In our experience many hot springs can be a rather disappointing, smelly experience. Baranof Hot Springs is not such a place and is a not to be missed experience if cruising this stretch of coast.

There is a very modern, substantial well kept pontoon system at the head of the Bay with sufficient space for 3-4 yachts on either side of it and rafting up to 2 deep allowed. No facilities on the pontoon.

Ashore you have 2 options - a half mile walk up a boardwalk takes you to a series of natural hot pools in which you can bathe whilst overlooking a spectacular waterfall flowing from the lake above - there can be no better setting in which to indulge yourself.

Alternatively for those seeking a little more privacy there are a number of extremely clean spring filled bath tubs set in individual cubicles at the head of the pontoon system. These have windows looking out towards the waterfall and the pontoon together with a perfectly placed shelf on which to rest a can of beer or glass of wine whilst luxuriating in the bath and enjoying the views!!

The small settlement of Baranof Hot springs is enjoying a resurgence with a number of new very modern and tasteful summer houses having been constructed. It is understood that there are about 20 residents living there in the summer period with a single caretaker in the winter. Apart from the baths and a barbecue pit there are no other facilities and the settlement doesn't have a shop.