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Review & FAQ:

  • What is Manley Hot Springs?
    • Known best for its privately owned hot springs pools, Interior Alaska’s Manley Hot Springs offers a surprise oasis near the end of Elliott Highway.
  • What is the history of Manley Hot Springs?
    • The community dates back to 1902 when John Karshner, a miner, claimed a number of the hot springs as part of his 275-acre homestead and vegetable farm.
  • What role did the U.S. Army play in the area?
    • Around the same time, the U.S. Army arrived in the area to establish a telegraph station, and a trading post for miners was soon set up to support the nearby Tofty and Eureka mining districts.
  • What is Manley Hot Springs like today?
    • Manley Hot Springs remains a small settlement today, retaining its historical charm and natural beauty.
  • Where is Manley Hot Springs located?
    • Elliott Highway, Manley Hot Springs, AK 99756.

Driving time from Fairbanks is 3 hours and 40 minutes.


Manley Hot Springs
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