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Developed hot spring pool · Alaska

Tolovana Hot Springs

Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska · 38 miles northwest of Ester, AK

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Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
140°F (60°C) at the source
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Ester, AK (38 mi / 61 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
4
Safety notes
  • Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.

About Tolovana Hot Springs

Tolovana Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska, about 38 miles northwest of Ester, AK. The nearest large city is Fairbanks, AK, roughly 45 miles away as the crow flies.

The temperature at the source has been recorded at 140°F (60°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. At developed sites the soaking pools are normally cooled to a comfortable level, so the pools you sit in will be cooler than this figure.

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.

The site has 4 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Lower Tub (Miso Cup), Middle Tub (Bento Box), Upper Tub (Udon Bowl).

Water temperature

140°F60°C temperature at the source
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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, 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 Tolovana Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 65.27400, -148.84700.

Location of Tolovana Hot Springs in Alaska

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Ester, AK. The spring is about 38 miles (61 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Fairbanks, AK, about 45 miles (72 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 Tolovana 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 Tolovana Hot Springs?

The temperature at the source has been recorded at 140°F (60°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 Tolovana Hot Springs?

Tolovana Hot Springs is in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska, about 38 miles northwest of Ester, AK. The GPS coordinates are 65.2740, -148.8470.

What hot springs are near Tolovana Hot Springs?

The closest listed spring is Hutlinana Hot Springs, about 33 miles west. Manley Hot Springs is about 55 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, OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4

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