Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay)
Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay) is a primitive thermal spring listed in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Hot Springs near Ketchikan. No soak temperature is on record — verify conditions before visiting. Access is listed as free, and clothing policy is listed as clothing-optional — always confirm before visiting. Explore nearby springs with our GPS Springs Near Me Finder.
Seasonal Soaking & Best Time to Visit
Remote Alaskan geothermal sites have a brief accessible season — snow, ice, and limited road access close most areas outside summer. Midnight-sun June through early September offers the only realistic visiting window for most locations.
Fact Sheet & Geothermal Specifications
| Reported Soak Temp | Not reported |
| Source Temp (Historical) | Not reported |
| Trail Access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access Fee | Reported Free — Verify Locally |
| Clothing Policy | Reported Clothing-Optional |
| Pet Policy | Reported No Pets |
| Geothermal Data Reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check Land Status | Alaska Land Manager (BLM) |
Verification & Sources
This record was verified against the following source(s):
Reviewed September 2026 · Treat all details as reported — verify before visiting · How we verify our data
Detailed Description
Completely undeveloped thermal springs at the inlet of Lake Shelokum on the Cleveland Peninsula, reached by the 2.3-mi Shelokum Lake Trail from Bailey Bay — CCC-built shelter nearby; a wild, rarely visited Tongass soak. Undeveloped — temps unknown, test water; Maude Creek ford impassable at high water.
Directions & Trailhead Access
Boat or floatplane to Bailey Bay (~48 mi N of Ketchikan); mooring buoy at the trailhead, hike 2.3 mi (ford Maude Creek).
Frequently Asked Questions: Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay)
Is Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay) free?+
Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay) is listed as free to access in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay)?+
No soak temperature is on record for Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay). Always test water temperature before entering.
Is Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay) clothing optional?+
Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay) is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay)?+
Shelokum Hot Springs (Bailey Bay) is a recorded location in Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Exact access, parking, and land status are not verified — check with the local land manager (BLM/USFS/NPS) before visiting.
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