About Chena Hot Springs.
A geothermal resort in Alaska’s interior, featuring an outdoor hot-springs lake, indoor heated pool and hot tubs.
Bathing formats listed here
The outdoor hot-springs lake is restricted to guests aged 18 and over. Under-18s may use the indoor pool and hot tubs.
Reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the linked operator for changes.Admission and reservations.
Published admission rates
Operator’s Pool House all-day admission table.
USD 20 adult ages 18–59; USD 18 senior 60+; USD 17 child ages 6–17; ages five and under free. Day-pass access; towels USD 5 and lockers USD 0.50 extra.
Official admission source ↗ · Checked
Published prices and booking conditions can change. This is not a live quote.- Published hours are 7am–11:45pm, with last admission at 11:30pm.
What makes this visit different?
- Outdoor lake access is restricted to guests aged 18 and over.
- Younger visitors may use the indoor pool and hot tubs; lockers carry an additional charge.
Location and arrival.
Use the physical resort address: 17600 Chena Hot Springs Road, Fairbanks, Alaska. The North Pole mailing address is not the bathing venue.
Identity-matched public-map venue overview; entrance/pool access not independently surveyed. Use the operator’s arrival instructions for the final approach.
Photon/OpenStreetMap feature N150917919: Chena Hot Springs; Angel Rocks - Chena Hot Springs Trail, Alaska. Matched against the official venue identity and locality. Query/evidence: https://photon.komoot.io/api/?q=Chena+Hot+Springs+Alaska+United+States&limit=4
Location evidence ↗ · Checked
Compare mapped places within 50 miles /80km →Distance is measured in a straight line from this venue overview point, not a driving route.
Accessibility details.
The operator says the lake can be accessed with assistance and a wheelchair is available; discuss individual requirements before arrival.
Bathing rules to know.
- Outdoor hot-springs lake is 18+; younger guests can use the indoor pool and hot tubs with adult supervision.
- No lifeguards are on duty; children require continuous adult supervision.
Still to confirm with the venue
Reservation and session availability.
These details are not established by the sources reviewed here. Ask about the particular bath, ticket or room you plan to use.
Questions before you go.
Can children use Chena’s outdoor hot-springs lake?
No. The lake is 18+; under-18s may use the indoor pool and hot tubs.
Source: chenahotsprings.com ↗
Is the lake wheelchair accessible?
Chena describes access with assistance and an available wheelchair. Contact the resort to arrange suitable help.
Source: chenahotsprings.com ↗
Official sources for this guide.
We use operator, park authority and official tourism information. A source review is a dated information check; it does not mean we personally visited or that opening status is live.
- Chena Hot Springs — official visitor information ↗Reviewed
- Chena Hot Springs — official admission and visit conditions ↗Reviewed
- Location and map precision evidence ↗Reviewed
