Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Liard River Hot Springs is one of the most famous stops along the entire Alaska Highway, located at Mile 496 (Km 765).
The campground features 53 unserviced sites set in a boreal forest enclosed by an electric bear fence for wildlife safety.
A scenic 300-meter wooden boardwalk leads campers through a warm thermal swamp to Alpha Pool, where natural waters range from 42°C to 52°C year-round.
What makes it worth the drive
- Natural 42°C-52°C hot springs
- Warm swamp boardwalk trail
- Alaska Highway bucket-list stop
- Bison viewing corridor
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$26.00 CAD
Season
Year-round
Elevation
460 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
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Playground
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Hand pump water
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Bear-proof fence
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Fire pits
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Community reviews
Aug 2025
Soaking in Alpha Pool after driving 600 km on the Alaska Highway was sheer perfection. Must stop for any northern road tripper.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park Campground is unreliable.
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