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