Within 50 miles of Missoula
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo Hot Springs, Granite Springs 1981 record | 27 mi west | 111°F | Developed | Lolo, MT (22 mi) |
| Nimrod Warm Springs | 28 mi southeast | 70°F | Natural | Clinton, MT (13 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Johnson Hot Springs Big Pool | 50 mi southwest | 118°F | Developed | Hamilton, MT (37 mi) |
| Colgate Warm Springs 1981 record | 53 mi southwest | 106°F | Natural | Hamilton, MT (40 mi) |
| Sleeping Child Hot Springs 1981 record | 53 mi south | 122°F | Natural | Hamilton, MT (12 mi) |
| Weir Hot Spring Lower Pool | 57 mi southwest | Not recorded | Developed | Hamilton, MT (44 mi) |
| Camas Hot Springs 1981 record | 60 mi northwest | 113°F | Natural | Plains, MT (14 mi) |
| Stanley Hot Springs | 71 mi southwest | 120°F | Natural | Kamiah, ID (37 mi) |
| Medicine Hot Springs 1981 record | 71 mi south | 117°F | Natural | Hamilton, MT (29 mi) |
| Stuart Hot Springs | 73 mi southwest | Not recorded | Natural | Hamilton, MT (45 mi) |
| Warm Springs (state Hospital) 1981 record | 75 mi southeast | 172°F | Natural | Warm Springs, MT |
| Medicine (Sun River) Springs | 75 mi northeast | 86°F | Natural | Choteau, MT (34 mi) |
| Martin Hot Springs | 77 mi southwest | Not recorded | Natural | Hamilton, MT (45 mi) |
| Gregson Hot Springs 1981 record | 80 mi southeast | 158°F | Natural | Anaconda, MT (9 mi) |
| Blue Joint Hot Springs | 83 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Hamilton, MT (40 mi) |
| Running Warm Springs 1981 record | 84 mi southwest | 106°F | Natural | Hamilton, MT (46 mi) |
| Broadwater (helena) Hot Springs 1981 record | 91 mi east | 151°F | Natural | Helena West Side, MT |
| Red River Hot Springs 1981 record | 94 mi southwest | 131°F | Natural | Grangeville, ID (46 mi) |
| Horse Creek Hot Springs | 97 mi south | 109°F | Developed | Salmon, ID (36 mi) |
| Alhambra Hot Springs 1981 record | 100 mi east | 138°F | Natural | Clancy, MT (1 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Hot Springs 1981 record | 102 mi southeast | 169°F | Natural | Boulder, MT (3 mi) |
| Elkhorn Hot Springs 1981 record | 107 mi southeast | 118°F | Natural | Dillon, MT (28 mi) |
| Barth Hot Springs | 107 mi southwest | 140°F | Natural | Grangeville, ID (59 mi) |
| Pipestone Hot Springs 1981 record | 108 mi southeast | 135°F | Natural | Whitehall, MT (7 mi) |
| Jardine Hot Spring 1981 record | 108 mi south | 140°F | Natural | Salmon, ID (27 mi) |
| Owl Creek Hot Springs | 108 mi south | 122°F | Developed | Salmon, ID (30 mi) |
| Big Creek Hot Springs 1981 record | 109 mi south | 199°F | Natural | Salmon, ID (23 mi) |
| Silver Star Hot Springs 1981 record | 115 mi southeast | 163°F | Natural | Whitehall, MT (16 mi) |
| Renova Hotspring | 116 mi southeast | 122°F | Natural | Whitehall, MT (6 mi) |
| New Biltmore Hot Springs 1981 record | 122 mi southeast | 127°F | Natural | Dillon, MT (19 mi) |
| Salmon Hot Spring 1981 record | 123 mi south | 113°F | Natural | Salmon, ID (6 mi) |
| Sharkey Hot Spring | 130 mi south | 126°F | Developed | Salmon, ID (18 mi) |
| Snowshoe Johnsons Hot Spring 1981 record | 130 mi south | 108°F | Natural | Salmon, ID (36 mi) |
| Goldbug Hot Springs | 136 mi south | 113°F | Natural | Salmon, ID (19 mi) |
| Mormon Ranch Warm Spring | 137 mi south | 117°F | Natural | Challis, ID (39 mi) |
| Cow Flats Hot Spring 1981 record | 139 mi southwest | 138°F | Natural | Grangeville, ID (35 mi) |
| Norris Hot Springs 1981 record | 142 mi southeast | 127°F | Natural | Three Forks, MT (23 mi) |
| Burgdorf Hot Springs 1981 record | 144 mi southwest | 113°F | Natural | McCall, ID (27 mi) |
| Riggins Hot Springs 1981 record | 145 mi southwest | 106°F | Natural | McCall, ID (35 mi) |
| Hospital Hot Spring | 146 mi south | 115°F | Natural | Challis, ID (36 mi) |
Best bets for a comfortable soak
These springs near Missoula have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the classic hot-tub range.
- Colgate Warm Springs: 106°F, 53 miles southwest
- Running Warm Springs: 106°F, 84 miles southwest
- Horse Creek Hot Springs: 109°F, 97 miles south
- Snowshoe Johnsons Hot Spring: 108°F, 130 miles south
- Riggins Hot Springs: 106°F, 145 miles southwest
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Missoula, MT?
Lolo Hot Springs, Granite Springs is the closest listed hot spring, about 27 miles west of central Missoula in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Missoula, MT?
2 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 20 within 100 miles and 43 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Missoula, MT?
Yes. The closest developed options are Lolo Hot Springs, Granite Springs (27 mi), Jerry Johnson Hot Springs Big Pool (50 mi), Weir Hot Spring Lower Pool (57 mi).