Hot Springs in Montana

Are there hot springs in Montana?

Yes. Montana has dozens of hot springs, mostly developed, including Chico and Yellowstone Hot Springs near Yellowstone, Bozeman Hot Springs, Norris, Fairmont, Boulder and the small spa town of Hot Springs in the north-west.

Free natural soaks are rare: Renova on the Jefferson River and Nimrod off I-90 are the main ones. The rest charge entry, and several, like Potosi, Pipestone and Sophia Springs, are for overnight guests only.

Hot springs in Montana map

The map shows all 31 hot springs we cover in Montana. Zoom in on the larger map for more detail.

Best hot springs in Montana

The Montana hot springs most visitors plan a trip around.

• Resort

  Chico Hot Springs

  Pray, near Livingston

  A historic Paradise Valley resort with two geothermal pools.

• Resort

  Yellowstone Hot Springs

  Near Gardiner

  Pools by the Yellowstone River, minutes from the park's north entrance.

• Public pool

  Norris Hot Springs

  Norris, near Bozeman

  A wood-lined pool with a cafe and live music.

• Public pool

  Bozeman Hot Springs

  Bozeman

  Twelve pools and saunas just west of town.

• Historic inn

  Boulder Hot Springs

  Boulder

  An alcohol-free 1910 spa inn with geothermal pools.

• Resort

  Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

  Near Missoula

  Seven pools on the Clark Fork River.

• Resort

  Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

  Near Anaconda

  Mineral pools, a big waterslide and golf.

Famous hot springs in Montana

All 31 hot springs we list in Montana, A to Z.

• Spa motel

  Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat, Montana

  1930s spa motel with private in-room tubs and four outdoor tubs; day use April to October.

• Honor box

  Big Medicine Hot Springs, Montana

  Mineral pool with $5 cash honor-system entry, open year-round from 9am to sundown; swimsuit required.

• Historic inn

  Boulder Hot Springs, Montana

  Alcohol-free 1910 spa inn with four geothermal pools, about 30 miles from Helena.

• Public pool

  Bozeman Hot Springs, Montana

  Twelve pools from 59°F to 106°F plus dry and wet saunas, 8 miles west of Bozeman; open all year.

• Public pool

  Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness, Montana

  Seven outdoor pools, a fitness centre, sauna and poolside bar in Helena; open all year.

• Public pool

  Camas Hot Springs, Montana

  Tribal public park with a 105–107°F cement pool for about $5, plus camping; open all year.

• Plunges

  Camp Aqua Hot Springs, Montana

  Six chemical-free outdoor plunges with camping, cabins and tepees, about 80 miles from Missoula.

• Resort

  Chico Hot Springs, Montana

  Historic resort in Paradise Valley with two geothermal pools, lodging, dining and a day spa.

• Closed

  Corwin Hot Springs, Montana

  Site of a historic resort at Corwin Springs that is long gone; soak nearby at Yellowstone Hot Springs instead.

• Resort

  Elkhorn Hot Springs, Montana

  Family-owned mountain resort since 1918, with two mineral pools, a Grecian sauna and cabins.

• Resort

  Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Montana

  Big resort with four mineral pools, a 350-foot waterslide, golf and 153 rooms.

• Swimming area

  Gigantic Warm Spring, Montana

  Huge warm spring feeding a summer swimming area with a lifeguard, wading pool and picnic tables.

• Lodge

  Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, Montana

  Rustic lodge in the Big Hole Valley with a mineral pool, restaurant and rooms; open Thursday to Sunday.

• Guest ranch

  K Bar L Ranch & Medicine Springs, Montana

  Wilderness guest ranch reached by jet boat or horseback, with a warm pool of about 86°F.

• Resort

  Lolo Hot Springs, Montana

  Year-round resort on US-12 with indoor and outdoor mineral pools, a restaurant, bar and cabins.

• Resort

  Lost Trail Hot Springs, Montana

  Rustic resort near Lost Trail Pass with a mineral pool, sauna, hot tub and lodging.

• Historic estate

  Medicine Hot Springs, Montana

  Historic estate with an outdoor pool and bathhouse that was sold in 2026; check access first.

• Natural

  Nimrod Hot Springs, Montana

  Free undeveloped pool of about 70°F off I-90, a short walk from the road.

• Public pool

  Norris Hot Springs, Montana

  Wood-lined artesian pool on Highway 84 with a poolside cafe, bar and live music.

• Glamping

  Pipestone Hot Springs, Montana

  Glamping cabins with private outdoor tubs, for overnight guests only.

• Private cabins

  Potosi Hot Springs, Montana

  Cabin retreat in the Tobacco Root Mountains with a mineral pool and sauna for cabin guests only.

• Resort

  Quinn's Hot Springs Resort, Montana

  Seven pools from 90°F to 106°F on the Clark Fork River; day use by reservation.

• Natural

  Renova Hot Springs, Montana

  Free rock pools on the Jefferson River, a short walk from a dirt-road pullout; clothing optional.

• Public pool

  Rose's Plunge, Montana

  Outdoor concrete mineral pool with honor-box entry; swimsuit required.

• Resort

  Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, Montana

  Three indoor mineral pools, a sauna, cabins and a campground on the Hi-Line; day use available.

• Private rental

  Sleeping Child Hot Springs, Montana

  Nine-bedroom lodge rented to private groups; book well in advance.

• Private plunge

  Sophia Springs, Montana

  Private artesian plunge for overnight guests only.

• Motel

  Spa Hot Springs Motel and Clinic, Montana

  Year-round motel with three untreated pools open for day use.

• Historic hotel

  Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths, Montana

  1928 hotel with outdoor mineral pools and indoor clawfoot tubs; day use and rooms.

• Private plunges

  Wild Horse Hot Springs, Montana

  Private plunge pools for day use or overnight stays; clothing optional after dark.

• Resort

  Yellowstone Hot Springs, Montana

  Flow-through pools by the Yellowstone River north of Gardiner, with day use, cabins and camping.

When to go and how to reach hot springs in Montana

When to go

All year. Winter soaks under snow are a Montana favourite, and most resorts stay open, though remote roads like the one to K Bar L Ranch can be closed.

What it costs

Most hot springs charge admission, and some, like Quinn's, ask day visitors to reserve. Renova and Nimrod are free. In the town of Hot Springs, Big Medicine and Rose's Plunge use honor-box payment.

Getting there

Bozeman Hot Springs is 8 miles west of Bozeman, Norris about 35 miles south-west, and Chico about 30 miles south of Livingston on the way to Yellowstone. The town of Hot Springs is about 80 miles north-west of Missoula.

Before you soak in Montana

A few habits for Montana hot springs.

• Check guest-only rulesPotosi, Pipestone and Sophia Springs are for overnight guests only.
• Bring cash for honor boxesSmall pools in the town of Hot Springs rely on honor-box payment.
• Keep your head above waterThe CDC advises keeping your head above water in natural hot springs.
• Wear a swimsuitMost Montana pools require swimwear; Wild Horse is clothing optional after dark.

Your questions about Montana hot springs

Pictures of hot springs in Montana

Photos of Chico Hot Springs, Norris Hot Springs and Boulder Hot Springs, all hot springs in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.

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