Natural hot spring · Montana
Medicine (Sun River) Springs
Teton County, Montana · 34 miles west of Choteau, MT
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 86°F (30°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Choteau, MT (34 mi / 54 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Medicine (Sun River) Springs
Medicine (Sun River) Springs is a natural hot spring in Teton County, Montana, about 34 miles west of Choteau, MT. The nearest large city is Great Falls, MT, roughly 73 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 86°F (30°C). That puts it in the "warm" range. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
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.
Water temperature
Warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Medicine (Sun River) Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 47.63295, -112.85543.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Choteau, MT. The spring is about 34 miles (54 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Great Falls, MT, about 73 miles (117 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Great Falls, 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 Medicine (Sun River) Springs
- Nimrod Warm Springs 70°F
- Broadwater (helena) Hot Springs 151°F
- Camas Hot Springs 113°F
- Alhambra Hot Springs 138°F
- Lolo Hot Springs, Granite Springs 111°F
- Warm Springs (state Hospital) 172°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
How hot is Medicine (Sun River) Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 86°F (30°C), which is warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
Where is Medicine (Sun River) Springs?
Medicine (Sun River) Springs is in Teton County, Montana, about 34 miles west of Choteau, MT. The GPS coordinates are 47.6330, -112.8554.
Can you soak at Medicine (Sun River) 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 Medicine (Sun River) Springs?
The closest listed spring is Nimrod Warm Springs, about 70 miles southwest. Broadwater (helena) Hot Springs is about 80 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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.