British Columbia · Remote access
Eucott Bay Hot Springs
A coastal hot-spring location on Dean Channel, recorded under Eucott Bay in the national compilation. The remote shoreline setting connects the spring to the waterways of the Central Coast.
Historical source coordinate; not a trailhead. Accuracy and datum have not been independently verified. Historical water readings describe source samples, not safe soaking temperatures.
Three hours by boat from Bella Coola
Eucott Bay lies on the north side of Dean Channel near the north end of King Island, about 40 km northwest of Bella Coola — roughly three hours by boat. Access is by boat or float plane only.
What makes it a favourite among coastal cruisers is that the spring is essentially at the anchorage. The bay is shallow with firm holding for several boats in four to five metres, offering good shelter for small craft, and the spring sits right along the shore.
Clear water, no sulphur
Eucott is among the largest and best known springs on the central coast, and unusually it carries no sulphur smell — just clear hot water. That alone sets it apart from most of the coastal springs, several of which announce themselves well before you see them.
A secondary spring sits on the southwest side of the bay, about 150 metres in from the entrance near some rotting pilings. It reaches around 41 °C and is fed by several hot seeps near the high-tide mark, which means the tide is part of the equation for both temperature and depth.
You are not the only one using the bay
Grizzly bears and seals both frequent Eucott Bay, and bears forage along the shoreline where the springs are. That is part of the appeal and also a genuine consideration — keep food secured on the boat, stay aware while soaking, and do not leave anything edible ashore.
The springs are marked by pilings and easy to spot once you are in the bay.
Opening hours & season
No verified visitor timetable
Access depends on land-manager permission, closures and local conditions. No published timetable should be interpreted as 24-hour access.
All times are local to the spring. Checked 2026-10-01; this is not a live opening-status display. Closure notices override regular hours.
Our take
Best considered in the context of an experienced coastal journey. Confirm both the specific landing location and current permission to use any facilities.
Editorial assessment based on published information. No firsthand visit or customer score is implied.
Before you go
Sources & record notes
Geoscience BC’s 2016 compilation · 2 historical sampling records · Source name: Eucott Bay. References recorded in the dataset: Souther 1976.
Source notes: 44a. Coordinates from Woodsworth (2004, unpub); 44b
Sources used for this guide
- BC Parks — marine hot springs information guide (PDF)
- AHOY BC — Dean Channel
- John Harvey Photo — Cascade Inlet to Eucott Hot Spring
- Hot Springs of BC — Eucott Bay Hot Springs
Written from the published sources above. Operator hours, access rules and closures change; the official link is authoritative.