Goddard Hot Springs

Worth a detour

Is it plungeworthy?

153°F

153°F — scalding — look, don't touch.

Scale26/60

Documentation20/20

Character16/20

The details

Soak: Scalding — look, don't touch
Area: Port Alexander
Coordinates: 56.8465, -135.3798

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About Goddard Hot Springs

Goddard Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Alaska, reaching about 153°F (67°C).

At that temperature it's scalding — look, don't touch — check current conditions and always test the water before getting in.

Plungeworthy rates Goddard Hot Springs 6.2/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.

What you'll find

Sitka's boat-day classic: two cedar bathhouses with stainless tubs on Hot Springs Bay, city-maintained and free, sixteen ocean miles south of town. Anchor out, skiff in, soak looking back at the boat.

Getting there

Road: None — boat only; Sitka water taxis and charters make the run
Hike: 0 mi round trip (moderate)
Heads up: Open coastal water — weather calls the schedule.

When to go

Year-round in theory; sane in the May–September weather window.

Rules & fees

Fee / pass: Free, first-come
Camping: Primitive camping on high ground nearby
Warnings: The crossing is the commitment — respect the forecast.

Researched from Alaska.org — Goddard. Conditions change — verify before you drive. Been to Goddard Hot Springs recently? Post a conditions report below.

Where it is

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Before you go

The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.