Natural hot spring · Alaska
Little Melozitna Hot Springs
Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska · 251 miles northwest of Susitna North, AK
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 176°F (80°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Susitna North, AK (251 mi / 404 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
- Historical record only: this spring has not been confirmed on the ground since 1981 and may be on private land.
About Little Melozitna Hot Springs
Little Melozitna Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska, about 251 miles northwest of Susitna North, AK. The nearest large city is Fairbanks, AK, roughly 168 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 176°F (80°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.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
This spring comes from the US federal Thermal Springs List compiled in 1981. Nobody has confirmed it on the ground for this directory since, so treat the details as historical. Many springs on that list sit on private ranch land, so never visit without permission.
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 the NOAA thermal springs list, 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 Little Melozitna Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.45900, -153.31200.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Susitna North, AK. The spring is about 251 miles (404 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Fairbanks, AK, about 168 miles (270 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.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Little Melozitna Hot Springs
- Horner Hot Springs 117°F
- Ray River Hot Spring 117°F
- Manley Hot Springs 133°F
- Hutlinana Hot Springs 109°F
- Hot Springs near Division Bm 140°F
- Dall Hot Springs 129°F
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.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Little Melozitna Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 176°F (80°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 Little Melozitna Hot Springs?
Little Melozitna Hot Springs is in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska, about 251 miles northwest of Susitna North, AK. The GPS coordinates are 65.4590, -153.3120.
Can you soak at Little Melozitna Hot Springs?
The source is too hot to enter safely. Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Little Melozitna Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Horner Hot Springs, about 58 miles southwest. Ray River Hot Spring is about 76 miles away.
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 the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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