Natural hot spring · Idaho
Stuart Hot Springs
Idaho County, Idaho · 45 miles west 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 (45 mi / 73 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Stuart Hot Springs
Stuart Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Idaho County, Idaho, about 45 miles west of Hamilton, MT. The nearest large city is Missoula, MT, roughly 73 miles away as the crow flies.
No measured temperature is on record, but it is described as hot.
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 Stuart Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 46.13804, -115.09066.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Hamilton, MT. The spring is about 45 miles (73 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Missoula, MT, about 73 miles (117 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 Stuart Hot Springs
- Martin Hot Springs Not recorded
- Stanley Hot Springs 120°F
- Running Warm Springs 106°F
- Weir Hot Spring Lower Pool Not recorded
- Colgate Warm Springs 106°F
- Jerry Johnson Hot Springs Big Pool 118°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Stuart Hot Springs?
Stuart Hot Springs is in Idaho County, Idaho, about 45 miles west of Hamilton, MT. The GPS coordinates are 46.1380, -115.0907.
Can you soak at Stuart 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 Stuart Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Martin Hot Springs, about 9.7 miles south. Stanley Hot Springs is about 15 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
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