Natural hot spring · Montana
Blue Joint Hot Springs
Ravalli County, Montana · 40 miles south of Hamilton, MT
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Hamilton, MT (40 mi / 64 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Blue Joint Hot Springs
Blue Joint Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Ravalli County, Montana, about 40 miles south of Hamilton, MT. The nearest large city is Missoula, MT, roughly 83 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Blue Joint Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 45.69693, -114.38177.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Hamilton, MT. The spring is about 40 miles (64 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Missoula, MT, about 83 miles (134 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Missoula, MT.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Blue Joint Hot Springs
- Horse Creek Hot Springs 109°F
- Medicine Hot Springs 117°F
- Owl Creek Hot Springs 122°F
- Big Creek Hot Springs 199°F
- Running Warm Springs 106°F
- Sleeping Child Hot Springs 122°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blue Joint Hot Springs?
Blue Joint Hot Springs is in Ravalli County, Montana, about 40 miles south of Hamilton, MT. The GPS coordinates are 45.6969, -114.3818.
Can you soak at Blue Joint Hot Springs?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Blue Joint Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Horse Creek Hot Springs, about 14 miles south. Medicine Hot Springs is about 19 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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