Serpentine Hot Springs
- Soakable
- Yes
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Serpentine Hot Springs is a developed hot spring in Nome Census Area, Alaska, managed by the National Park Service (Bering Land Bridge National Preserve). Soak temps are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Remote preserve; brown bears, moose, and other wildlife use the area. Bring fuel, food, and survival gear; no cell service. As of September 30, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Pools | 1 |
| Soakable | Yes NPS-maintained bathhouse with hot springs piped into an enclosed tub |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road note | No road access; arrive by air taxi to the gravel airstrip, or by foot, bicycle, or snowmobile |
|---|---|
| Parking | Gravel airstrip at Serpentine Hot Springs; no road access. |
| Fee | No entrance fee; bathhouse and bunkhouse free, first-come first-served |
| Hours | Bathhouse and bunkhouse open year-round |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Bering Land Bridge National Preserve) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Enclosed bathhouse with geothermal tub; bunkhouse for up to 12; outhouse; bring fuel, food, toilet paper, and sleeping gear |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Serpentine Hot Springs open?
Remote preserve; brown bears, moose, and other wildlife use the area. Bring fuel, food, and survival gear; no cell service. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Bathhouse and bunkhouse open year-round.
How hot is Serpentine Hot Springs?
There is 1 pool.
Can you soak at Serpentine Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Serpentine Hot Springs. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Serpentine Hot Springs?
No road access; arrive by air taxi to the gravel airstrip, or by foot, bicycle, or snowmobile. Parking: Gravel airstrip at Serpentine Hot Springs; no road access.
Do you need a reservation for Serpentine Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Serpentine Hot Springs free?
The fee is No entrance fee; bathhouse and bunkhouse free, first-come first-served.
What facilities are at Serpentine Hot Springs?
Restrooms. Enclosed bathhouse with geothermal tub; bunkhouse for up to 12; outhouse; bring fuel, food, toilet paper, and sleeping gear.
Sources
3
- https://www.nps.gov/places/serpentine-hot-springs-an-overview.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, access.roadNote / amenities / hours, hotSpring.development / soakable / poolCount, rules.camping / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.parking, hazardNote)
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/serpentine-hot-springs-alaska (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee / permitRequired, access.amenities note)
- https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/visit.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs)
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