What is Chena Hot Springs known for?
We are best known for our natural hot springs, awesome Ice museum, great aurora viewing and our geothermal powered facilities. We are the most accessible and developed hot spring resort in Alaska’s Interior.
Is Chena Hot Springs Resort closed?
Welcome. WE ARE OPEN FROM 7:00 AM TO 11:45 PM. Our hot springs lake is an amazing experience to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. It also makes for a romantic getaway.
Can you see northern lights from Chena Hot Springs?
Chena Hot Springs Resort is world renown for being one of the best places on Earth to see the northern lights. It is located under the most active band of northern lights, it is away from the light pollution of city lights, and the skies over Chena are clear more often than those over Fairbanks, 60 miles away.
Can you go to Chena Hot Springs for free?
Nothing is free at Chena Hot Springs. There is a fee for day use and bring quarters for the lockers – they are $0.50 after you pay to use the pool.
Is Chena Hot Springs safe?
Is Chena Hot Springs safe? The chena hot springs is very safe. The pools that are indoors are chlorinated geothermal water. This chlorinated geothermal water kills all the bacteria that might have been present.
When can you see the northern lights in Alaska?
The northern lights occur all four seasons of the year, although they are harder to see under the Midnight Sun. The best time to see the northern lights in Alaska is between August and April, when less daylight leads to darker night skies.
What do you wear to Chena Hot Springs?
As with any hot springs or pool, you will want to bring a bathing suit.
Is Chena Hot Springs clean?
The indoor pool and hot tubs at Chena have chlorinated geothermal water, which effectively kills all bacteria, just like in any other swimming pool in the U.S. The outdoor Rock Lake is completely natural and is regulated as a “flow through hot springs” under Alaska Statute 44.46.