Developed hot spring pool · Canada
Liard River Hot Springs
Yukon, Canada · 101 miles southeast of Watson Lake, YT
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 126°F (52°C) at the pool
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Watson Lake, YT (101 mi / 162 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Liard River Hot Springs
Editor's note. Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park sits on the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia. A boardwalk crosses a warm-water marsh to natural pools surrounded by boreal forest. It is a classic stop on the drive to Alaska. Bears visit the area, so follow the posted rules.
Liard River Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Yukon, Canada, about 101 miles southeast of Watson Lake, YT. The nearest large city is Grande Prairie, AB, roughly 401 miles away as the crow flies.
The pool temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Liard River Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 59.43129, -126.10049.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Watson Lake, YT. The spring is about 101 miles (162 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Grande Prairie, AB, about 401 miles (645 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Liard River Hot Springs
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Liard River Hot Springs?
The pool temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Liard River Hot Springs?
Liard River Hot Springs is in Yukon, Canada, about 101 miles southeast of Watson Lake, YT. The GPS coordinates are 59.4313, -126.1005.
What hot springs are near Liard River Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Deer River Hot Springs, about 7.1 miles northeast.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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