Manley Hot Springs Resort
133°F
Source water (NOAA)
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Manley Hot Springs Resort is a privately owned facility at the end of the Elliott Highway, about 160 miles from Fairbanks. Visitors who book ahead soak in one of three concrete tubs inside a geothermal greenhouse that grows tropical plants. Swimsuits are required and a small fee applies.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyMunicipal camping in Manley village in summer; cabins at the resort and rooms at the Manley Roadhouse.
- Parking & lodging
- Pools3 concrete soaking tubs inside a greenhouse
- Quiet
- Reservations required
- SeasonElliott Highway is maintained year-round but is partly gravel; winter travel needs appropriate tires and ice and packed snow preparation.
- Open in winterElliott Highway maintained year-round; ice and snow. Winter guide
- FeesDescribed as a nominal fee (one directory lists $5). Confirm current price by phone.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with the resort.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
Checked Oct 2026: Hot Springs Guides shows it operating year-round, last verified Sept 21, 2026. No closure or road notice found for the Elliott Highway.
Reservations are recommended because only three tubs are available. Water arrives very hot and must be mixed or adjusted. Long gravel Elliott Highway with limited services and ice in winter; carry spare tire and supplies. Private property, so visit only by arrangement.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Manley Hot Springs.
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From Fairbanks take the Elliott Highway about 156 to 160 miles northwest (about 3 hours, paved then gravel) to the end of the road at Manley Hot Springs village.
65.0060, −150.6330 · nearest town Manley Hot Springs, AK
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Manley Hot Springs, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 3 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- hotspringsguides.com (access, fee, reservations, clothing, status)
- alaska.org (fee, number_of_pools, directions)
- travelalaska.com (description)
