NPS / L. Zaragoza Serpentine Hot Springs is the most visited site in Bering Land Bridge, but it can still be a challenging place to visit. Backcountry permits are not issued; people are able to visit on their own accord. There are no roads that lead into or within the preserve, and visitors may arrive by foot, boat, bike, small airplane, or snowmobile. Modes of TransportationAircraftVisitors usually reach Serpentine Hot Springs by air taxi or small private planes. Small aircrafts can land on an unmaintained gravel airstrip, which is a short walk from the bunkhouse, outhouse, and hot springs bathhouse. Commercial use operations (air taxis) provide transportation services to Serpentine Hot Springs. SnowmobileOnce there is adequate snow cover, access can be made via snowmobile. Trip planning, navigation, and safety must be coordinated on your own. There are two staked winter trails to Serpentine Hot Springs that start in Nome and Shishmaref. Stakes should not be the sole means of navigation. GPS is highly recommended. Be prepared for camping outside in extreme weather. ProhibitionsHelicopters, ATVs, and other off-road vehicles are prohibited in the preserve.
Additional Information:Preserving our PastAncient artifacts are windows to the past, and allow us to piece together the history of Serpentine Hot Springs. Taking or disturbing artifacts from federal public lands is a felony. Please enjoy the hot springs responsibly, leave any artifacts as you find them, and report them to the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve office in Nome.
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Last updated: October 12, 2023