Circle Hot Springs destroyed

Warning: Site Condemned

This site has been officially condemned. Do not enter or stay in any buildings. The soaking pool may still be accessible but enter at your own risk. No services are available.

Details

Elevation

925 ft

Coordinates

65.4833, -144.6342

Access

Drive-up

Development

Community

Season

Year-round

Fee

Free

Last Verified

Aug 8, 2026

About

Historic hot spring and former resort in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, 131 miles from Fairbanks via the Steese Highway. The resort is closed but the hot spring pool remains in usable condition. Rich in gold rush history and aurora viewing folklore.

USGS Water Quality

Nearest site: FA00801534BACA1S (0.2 mi)

Alkalinity 144 mg/l CaCO3
Temperature, water 56.5 deg C
Total dissolved solids 819 mg/l
Specific conductance 1180 uS/cm @25C
pH 7.2 std units
USGS Site 652857144381801 →

Location