Tenakee Springs is located on the north shore of Tenakee Inlet on Chichagof Island about 45 miles southwest of Juneau and 50 miles northeast of Sitka. Besides the picturesque building in Tenakee Springs, the Snyder Mercantile Store, the main attractions are the rain forests, the land, marine mammals and bird populations. Mink and beaver live in or near the water. Marten and red squirrels live among the trees. Ermine and deer mice prefer forested or brushy areas in broken terrain.
Open areas attract meadow voles, red-backed voles and meadow jumping mice.
Marine Mammals - Harbor seals are found throughout Tenakee Inlet and Chatham Strait. Stellar sea lions have established a winter rookery at Cannery Point near the town's eastern boundary. Minke whales are seen only occasionally. Silver salmon are present in smaller numbers. King salmon are present in the area's waters, but do not spawn on Chichagof Island.