Onseya guideNear Bozeman, Montana · 10 destinations

Hot springs near Bozeman

Every open spring within a three-hour drive, ordered by how long it actually takes to get there. From the pools at the edge of town and the Paradise Valley to historic plunges toward Helena and Yellowstone’s north entrance — real road times, so you can see what fits a day and what’s worth an overnight.

Within reach10

Under 2 hours9

Closest14m

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Bozeman has a hot spring at the edge of town and nine more within three hours, almost all of them developed: resort pools, historic plunges and lodges built around natural hot water. Under an hour away are Norris and Chico; an hour or two out are Yellowstone Hot Springs near Gardiner, Boulder, Broadwater in Helena, Fairmont and White Sulphur Springs. Below, every open spring grouped by drive time. For the whole state, see thecomplete Montana guide.

Drive time 01

Under an hour

The quick ones: Bozeman Hot Springs at the edge of town, the fir-floored pool at Norris, Chico in the Paradise Valley and the private-tub cabins at Pipestone near Whitehall.

Bozeman

Bozeman Hot Springs

Bozeman14m from Bozeman

Bozeman Hot Springs

A short drive west of downtown Bozeman, this soaking and fitness complex has 12 indoor and outdoor pools fed by natural hot spring water, the hottest at about 106°F. The indoor pools are unchlorinated and drained nightly, and there is a steam room, dry sauna and restaurant. Day passes are sold, with lower rates for Montana residents.

Drive: 14m from Bozeman
Water: 106 °F
Price: Adults $28/$34, seniors 60+ and military $23/$27, ages 5-13 $25/$28, ages 0-4 $15 (weekday/weekend and holidays); with Montana ID: adults $21/$28, seniors and military $17/$21, ages 5-13 $20/$25, ages 0-4 $15
Lodging: Campground only (Bozeman Hot Springs Campground, site types not listed on official page)
Clothing: Required

PoolsSaunaRestaurantCampingKids Ok

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Norris

Norris Hot Springs

Norris48m from Bozeman

Norris Hot Springs

Built by early miners, this single 40-by-40-foot pool near Norris has a fir-plank floor laid directly over the natural hot spring, drained every night and refilled with no chemicals. Water stays below 100°F in summer and reaches up to 106°F in winter. Day admission is sold, and a seasonal campground sits beside the pool.

Drive: 48m from Bozeman
Water: 106 °F
Price: Adults $12, seniors $5, children 12 and under $5, babies in swim diapers free; towel rental $5; campground guests $3 per day
Lodging: Campground only (RV full-hookup and tent sites, summer season)
Clothing: Required

PoolsCampingRestaurantPets OkKids Ok

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Pray

Chico Hot Springs Resort

Pray56m from Bozeman

Chico Hot Springs Resort

In the Paradise Valley near Pray, two open-air pools of natural hot spring water run about 96 and 103°F with no added chemicals. The resort's three-story Victorian main lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, alongside cabins, chalets and Conestoga wagon glamping. Day passes are sold, and there is a restaurant and spa.

Drive: 56m from Bozeman
Water: 96–103 °F
Price: Ages 7+ $14, ages 3-6 $8, seniors 65+ $8; towel rental $2.50
Lodging: Historic lodge rooms + cabins, chalets and houses, Conestoga wagon glamping
Clothing: Required

PoolsCabinsRestaurantSpaPets Ok

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Whitehall

Pipestone Village & Hotsprings

Whitehall1h 00m from Bozeman

Pipestone Village & Hotsprings

Near Whitehall, five cabins and five glamping domes each come with a private outdoor tub of natural hot spring water, which leaves the ground at about 130°F and is cooled by sprayers; one dome has two clawfoot tubs side by side. The tubs are for overnight guests only, with no day use, and guests share outhouses.

Drive: 1h 00m from Bozeman
Water: —
Price: —
Lodging: 5 cabins + 5 glamping domes, each with a private outdoor hot spring tub
Clothing: —

CabinsPets OkKids Ok

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Drive time 02

One to two hours

Comfortable day trips: south to Gardiner at Yellowstone’s north entrance, north and west to Boulder, Helena and Fairmont near Anaconda, and northeast to the pools in White Sulphur Springs.

Gardiner

Yellowstone Hot Springs

Gardiner1h 20m from Bozeman

Yellowstone Hot Springs

Just north of Gardiner and the Yellowstone entrance, flow-through pools built from 2018 use natural hot spring water piped from LaDuke Hot Springs. The main pool runs about 98 to 100°F and the hot pool 103 to 105°F, with a cold plunge. Day passes are sold, and suites, cabins, RV and tent sites are nearby.

Drive: 1h 20m from Bozeman
Water: 98–105 °F
Price: Adults 13+ $18, seniors 62+ and veterans $15, ages 4-12 $10, ages 0-3 free; 12-visit pass $125; towel rental $4
Lodging: Suites, 4 cabins across the street, house rentals, RV and tent sites
Clothing: Required

PoolsCabinsCampingRestaurantRiver

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Boulder

Boulder Hot Springs

Boulder1h 25m from Bozeman

Boulder Hot Springs

Run as an alcohol-, drug- and smoke-free retreat, this historic inn outside Boulder has an outdoor pool at 96 to 100°F and indoor plunges at 103 to 106°F. The plunges are flow-through with no chemicals, and steam rooms are heated by the natural hot spring water. Day passes are sold, and rooms range from B&B suites to budget rooms.

Drive: 1h 25m from Bozeman
Water: 96–106 °F
Price: Weekdays/weekends and holidays: adults $12/$14, seniors 60+ $10/$12, ages 3-12 $7/$8
Lodging: Historic inn: B&B rooms and suites + budget guest rooms with shared baths
Clothing: —

PoolsSpaKids Ok

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Anaconda

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Anaconda1h 28m from Bozeman

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

On the site of the 1869 Gregson Hot Springs near Anaconda, this resort cools 160°F well water into pools from 88 to 104°F, with a 350-foot enclosed waterslide. There are no day passes: the pools are open only to overnight hotel guests and members, while RV park and chalet guests pay a daily fee.

Drive: 1h 28m from Bozeman
Water: 88–104 °F
Price: No day passes: pools open only to overnight resort guests (included in $19 nightly resort fee) and pool members; memberships from $175 for 3 months (single), seniors 60+ $155, ages 3 and under free with a member; Fairmont RV Park and Chalets guests pay a daily fee
Lodging: Hotel rooms and suites
Clothing: Required

PoolsRestaurantSpaKids Ok

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White Sulphur Springs

Spa Hot Springs Motel

White Sulphur Springs1h 45m from Bozeman

Spa Hot Springs Motel

On Main Street in White Sulphur Springs, natural hot spring water first heats the motel, then fills three pools at about 98, 103 and 105°F that are drained and refilled nightly with no chemicals. Murals of the valley line the outdoor pools. Day admission is sold, and motel, cabin, RV and tent guests soak free.

Drive: 1h 45m from Bozeman
Water: 98–105 °F
Price: Adults 18+ $16, seniors 65+ $14, ages 13-17 $14, ages 6-12 $12, ages 3-5 $10, under 3 $8; free for motel and cabin guests
Lodging: Motel (41 rooms) + 12 Tenderfoot Cabins across the street; RV electric hookups and tent sites
Clothing: Required

PoolsCabinsCampingPets OkKids Ok

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Helena

Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness

Helena1h 50m from Bozeman

Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness

About ten minutes from downtown Helena, this facility pairs outdoor mineral pools with a fitness center, sauna and taproom. Soaking pools fed by natural hot spring water run about 97 to 102°F and are lightly chlorinated as the city requires. The site once held Charles Broadwater's 1889 hotel. Day passes are sold; there is no lodging.

Drive: 1h 50m from Bozeman
Water: —
Price: Mon-Thu/Fri-Sun and holidays: adults $17/$22, ages 5-13 $15/$20, ages 0-4 $8/$12, seniors 65+ and military $15/$17; 3% card processing fee
Lodging: —
Clothing: Required

PoolsSaunaRestaurantKids Ok

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Drive time 03

Two to three hours

Worth the drive: Jackson Hot Springs Lodge in the Big Hole Valley, a single open-air pool with a lodge and restaurant — better as an overnight.

Jackson

Jackson Hot Springs Lodge

Jackson2h 59m from Bozeman

Jackson Hot Springs Lodge

In the small town of Jackson in the Big Hole Valley, a single open-air pool of natural hot spring water runs about 100 to 106°F, with no chemicals added per the operator. The lodge has rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, sleeper cabins, houses, tent sites and a restaurant and bar. Day visitors pay a small admission fee.

Drive: 2h 59m from Bozeman
Water: 100–106 °F
Price: Adults $12, kids $9; included with room stays
Lodging: Lodge rooms, sleeper cabins and three houses + tent sites
Clothing: Required

PoolsCabinsCampingRestaurantPets Ok

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Reference

Frequently asked

Quick answers on getting from Bozeman to a soak — the closest options, day-trip range, Yellowstone, lodging and swimsuit rules.

What is the closest hot spring to Bozeman?

Bozeman Hot Springs is the closest, about 14m by car from downtown, with indoor and outdoor pools and day passes.

Can you visit a hot spring near Bozeman as a day trip?

Yes. 9 of the 10 springs on this page are within a two-hour drive, and most sell day passes. The exceptions are Pipestone Village & Hotsprings and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, where the pools are for overnight guests only.

Can you soak in hot springs inside Yellowstone?

Not at the Boiling River. The National Park Service says swimming there has not been possible since the 2022 floods, and the Firehole swim area is a seasonal river swim rather than a hot spring. The nearest soaking pools are just outside the park: Yellowstone Hot Springs north of Gardiner and Chico in the Paradise Valley.

Which hot springs near Bozeman have lodging?

Chico has its historic lodge, cabins and wagon glamping; Yellowstone Hot Springs has suites, cabins and campsites; Boulder Hot Springs is a historic inn; Spa Hot Springs in White Sulphur Springs has a motel and cabins; and Jackson Hot Springs Lodge has rooms and cabins. Fairmont is a full hotel, and Norris and Bozeman Hot Springs have campgrounds.

Do the hot springs near Bozeman require swimsuits?

Mostly yes. Where a rule is published, the pools on this page require swimwear. Boulder Hot Springs publishes no rule and outside sources disagree, and the tubs at Pipestone are private to each cabin. Each listing notes the clothing policy where we have it.