Chico (Paradise Valley)
Yellowstone Hot Springs
(Gardiner)
Yellowstone Hot Springs is located just 10 minutes north of Yellowstone National Park and surrounded by wild Montana countryside in a picturesque setting, nestled along the banks of the Yellowstone River. They boast 4,000 square feet of mineral hot springs in an alcohol-free environment. RV and tent camping are available in addition to cabin rentals. Visit www.yellowstonehotsprings.com.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Located just
west of Butte)
Yellowstone National Park’s Boiling River and Firehole River Swim Area
Fairmont has two Olympicsized swimming pools and two mineral soaking pools (one indoors and one outdoors). There is a bar and restaurant on-site, ample poolside lounging and a 350-foot enclosed waterslide. If you have golfers in the family, the Fairmont Golf Course is one of Montana's most challenging. Visit www.fairmontmontana.com.
Please note: Both areas are closed until further notice. Visit www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/swimming for updates.
Boulder Hot Springs Inn and Spa (Between Butte and Helena)
The outdoor swimming pool features a deck for sunbathing and a heated sidewalk to the bathhouse. Indoors, there is a women’s hot plunge pool and a cool pool. A separate men’s side has a hot pool (no cool pool). Both the men’s and women’s sides offer steam rooms as well. The restaurant on-site specializes in healthy, home-cooked gourmet food featuring organic meats, fruits and vegetables whenever possible. Boulder Hot Springs Inn, Spa and Retreat Center has chosen to be an alcohol, drug and smoke-free environment. Visit www.boulderhotsprings.com.
Norris Hot Springs
(Norris)
Bozeman Hot Springs (Bozeman)
The Bozeman Hot Springs has 12 pools ranging from 57 to 106 degrees and dry and wet saunas. The four pools located outside feature amazing rock fixtures and colorful lights. For hours, please visit www.bozemanhotsprings.com.
Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness (Helena)
Chico has two open-air natural mineral hot springs pools in addition to the Saloon and Poolside Grille. Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Go for the day or choose to stay in one of their lodging options, from historic Victorian rooms to luxury cabins, from glamorous camping in an authentic Conestoga wagon to a family gathering place in a hillside chalet. Visit www.chicohotsprings.com.
Helena’s only natural hot springs, Broadwater has it all: a springs pool, hot tub and cold plunge, soaking pool, recreation pool, beautiful locker rooms, steam and sauna rooms, the Springs Taproom & Grill and a fitness center. COVID-19 guidelines require all attendees to be members. It’s only a $5 annual registration to become a member and then you can pay-as-you-go. Visit www.broadwatermt.com.
This is one of the smaller ones…but it’s really fun. With just one pool, Norris keeps people happy with local draft beer on tap and good eats from their 50 Mile Snack Bar where the offerings are made with organic, sustainable products mostly grown on-site. Bonus: Live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. No reservation is needed for public soaking. Private parties (up to 15 people) are by reservation only. Visit www.norrishotsprings.com.
Potosi Hot Springs
(Pony)
Potosi Hot Springs welcomes the public back for their second annual public day. Bring your friends and family to soak and sauna from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 21. Cabins will be available to rent and Potosi will be waiving their two-night minimum stay for this event. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for kids under 10. Bring your own food and drinks (NO GLASS) as food will not be provided. For more information call 406-595-0488.
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