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Montana Hot Springs: Historic Resorts and Mountain Soaks
Last updated October 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Montana’s hot springs are mostly developed, many of them historic resorts built in the late 1800s and early 1900s when soaking was promoted as a cure. Today they make a cozy base for winter skiing, Yellowstone trips and long drives across big country.
Near Bozeman and Yellowstone
Chico Hot Springs in Paradise Valley near Pray is one of the best-known resorts in the state, with outdoor pools, a historic lodge and a respected dining room. It is about 30 miles north of Yellowstone’s north entrance at Gardiner.
Norris Hot Springs is a small, rustic pool west of Bozeman with a wooden deck, valley views and live music on some evenings. Hours vary, so check before driving out.
Bozeman Hot Springs, on the edge of town, has many pools at different temperatures. Yellowstone Hot Springs near Gardiner opened in 2019 close to the park’s north entrance.
Southwest Montana
Boulder Hot Springs, between Butte and Helena, is a historic hotel and bathhouse that runs as a quiet retreat.
Elkhorn Hot Springs near Polaris sits in the Pioneer Mountains close to the small Maverick Mountain ski area, with rustic cabins and outdoor pools.
Fairmont Hot Springs near Anaconda is a family resort with large pools and a water slide.
Western Montana
Lolo Hot Springs on US 12 west of Missoula has been a stopping place since long before Lewis and Clark passed nearby in 1805. Sleeping Child Hot Springs is in the Bitterroot Valley. Quinn’s Hot Springs near Paradise and Symes Hot Springs in the town of Hot Springs are further north.
Winter tips
- Roads to resorts are generally plowed, but passes can close in storms.
- Wildlife is common on roads at dusk.
- Book lodging early for holiday weekends.
See hot springs near Missoula and the full Montana map.
Springs in this guide
- Chico Hot Springs113°F
- Norris Hot Springs127°F
- Boulder Hot Springs169°F
- Elkhorn Hot Springs118°F
- Lolo Hot Springs, Granite Springs111°F
- Sleeping Child Hot Springs122°F
Listed Montana hot springs
The 22 best-documented of 24 Montana springs in our directory. See all Montana hot springs on a map.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo Hot Springs, Granite Springs 1981 record | 111°F | Developed | Lolo, MT (22 mi) |
| Alhambra Hot Springs 1981 record | 138°F | Natural | Clancy, MT (1 mi) |
| Boulder Hot Springs 1981 record | 169°F | Natural | Boulder, MT (3 mi) |
| Broadwater (helena) Hot Springs 1981 record | 151°F | Natural | Helena West Side, MT |
| Camas Hot Springs 1981 record | 113°F | Natural | Plains, MT (14 mi) |
| Chico Hot Springs 1981 record | 113°F | Natural | Livingston, MT (23 mi) |
| Elkhorn Hot Springs 1981 record | 118°F | Natural | Dillon, MT (28 mi) |
| Ennis Hot Springs 1981 record | 181°F | Natural | Big Sky, MT (18 mi) |
| Gregson Hot Springs 1981 record | 158°F | Natural | Anaconda, MT (9 mi) |
| Hunters Hot Springs 1981 record | 140°F | Natural | Big Timber, MT (15 mi) |
| Jardine Hot Spring 1981 record | 140°F | Natural | Salmon, ID (27 mi) |
| Medicine (Sun River) Springs | 86°F | Natural | Choteau, MT (34 mi) |
| Medicine Hot Springs 1981 record | 117°F | Natural | Hamilton, MT (29 mi) |
| New Biltmore Hot Springs 1981 record | 127°F | Natural | Dillon, MT (19 mi) |
| Nimrod Warm Springs | 70°F | Natural | Clinton, MT (13 mi) |
| Norris Hot Springs 1981 record | 127°F | Natural | Three Forks, MT (23 mi) |
| Pipestone Hot Springs 1981 record | 135°F | Natural | Whitehall, MT (7 mi) |
| Puller Hot Springs 1981 record | 111°F | Natural | Dillon, MT (24 mi) |
| Renova Hotspring | 122°F | Natural | Whitehall, MT (6 mi) |
| Silver Star Hot Springs 1981 record | 163°F | Natural | Whitehall, MT (16 mi) |
| Sleeping Child Hot Springs 1981 record | 122°F | Natural | Hamilton, MT (12 mi) |
| Wolf Creek Hot Springs 1981 record | 154°F | Natural | Big Sky, MT (24 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best hot springs near Yellowstone in Montana?
Chico Hot Springs in Paradise Valley is the classic choice, about 30 miles north of the park's north entrance. Yellowstone Hot Springs near Gardiner is the closest developed pool to the park.
Are there hot springs near Bozeman?
Yes. Bozeman Hot Springs is on the edge of town, Norris Hot Springs is about 35 miles west and Chico is about an hour east.
Can you soak in hot springs inside Yellowstone National Park?
Soaking in thermal features is banned inside Yellowstone. The Boiling River swimming area near Mammoth was the exception, but it has been closed since the 2022 floods. Check the National Park Service for current status.