Are you looking for the best hot springs near Billings, Montana? Then you’re in the right place.
While there are no hot springs within Billings’ city limits, several lay within a quick drive from town, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. The hot springs on this list range from natural, undeveloped hot springs with no infrastructure to hot spring resorts with full amenities.
Read on to discover the seven best hot springs near Billings, Montana.
7 hot springs near Billings, Montana
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Table of contents:
- Boiling River Hot Spring
- Yellowstone Hot Springs
- Chico Hot Springs
- Bozeman Hot Springs
- Norris Hot Springs
- Potosi Hot Springs
- Renova Warm Spring
1. Boiling River Hot Spring
*Due to 2022 flooding on the Gardner River, the Boiling River Hot Spring is indefinitely closed
Quick facts
- Fee: None
- Opening hours:
- Early Jul – Early Sep: 6 am – 8 pm
- Fall/Spring/Winter: 7 am – 6 pm
- Temperature: 140°F (60°C) at the source with year-round fluctuations in the soaking area
- Accommodation: None
- Location: About 3 hrs (177 mi) southwest of Billings on the north edge of Yellowstone National Park
- Access: Parking lots on both sides of the North Entrance Road
- Pets: Dogs must be leashed and shouldn’t go in the hot springs
Natural hot springs in a stunning atmosphere
The Boiling River hot springs is located in one of the most stunning regions of Montana – Yellowstone National Park. It’s the only hot springs in the park that is open to the public.
Guests can drive almost all the way to the hot springs and park in one of the parking lots on either side of the North Entrance Road. From there, it’s a short walk down a well-developed trail to a fence, which marks the soaking area.
A small retaining wall and steps lead down into the river where you can enjoy a perfect mixture of hot water from the boiling river flowing into the edge of the Gardner River. Guests have built small walls out of river rock to trap the hot water and create a pool of water at the perfect temperature.
Big temperature changes
The water coming from the Boiling River emerges at a piping hot 140°F (60°C) at its source. However, this water mixes with the cold water of the Gardner River, creating an ideal soaking temperature.
Check the Boiling River water temperature at waterdata.usgs.gov before you go.
Want to spend the night?
While there is no accommodation or camping at the Boiling River Hot Springs, you can find comfortable hotels and other options in the nearby historic town of Gardiner.
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2. Yellowstone Hot Springs (formerly Corwin Hot Springs)
Quick facts
- Fee:
- With lodging: Included
- Without lodging:
- Age 13+: $12
- Seniors/Veterans: $9
- Age 4 – 12: $8
- Age 0 – 3: Free
- YNP Employees: $9
- Opening hours:
- Wed – Sun: 9 am – 9 pm
- Mon & Tues: Closed
- Temperatures: 102°F (39°C)
- Accommodation:
- Cabins
- RV pitches
- Tent camping
- Location: About 2.5 hrs min (164 mi) southwest of Billings in Paradise Valley
- Access: On-site parking
- Pets: Not allowed
Modern, renovated facilities with perfect views
Yellowstone Hot Springs is one of the most historic hot springs near Billings Montana. It was recently renovated, making for a sharp, new, and fully equipped hot springs grounds.
Yellowstone Hot Springs is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the state, nearby Yellowstone National Park, just north of the historic town of Gardiner. Not only are the hot springs enjoyable, but the drive through Paradise Valley is equally impressive.
Yellowstone Hot Springs features all new facilities with one main pool surrounded by several smaller pools, all of which are flow-through 24/7 and sit at roughly 102°F (39°C). Guests also have access to onsite restrooms, showers, and a baby changing station.
Accommodation
Guests can pitch a tent, park an RV, or rent an onsite cabin for overnight stays.
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3. Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
Quick facts
- Fee:
- With lodging: Included
- Without lodging:
- Age 7+: $10.00
- Age 65+: $5.00
- Age 3 – 6: $5.00
- Opening hours:
- With lodging: 7 am – 11 pm, daily
- Without lodging: 8 am – 11 pm, daily
- Temperatures:
- Large pool: 106°F (41°C)
- Small pool: 96°F (36°C)
- Accommodation:
- Rooms in lodges
- Houses
- Cabins
- Caboose
- Covered wagons
- Location: About 2 hrs (142 mi) southwest of Billings in Paradise Valley
- Access: On-site parking
- Pets: Allowed
A timeless classic – guaranteed good times for singles, couples, or families
Ask anyone in Montana about Chico and they’ll have nothing but positive things to say. The first thing that comes to a Montanan’s mind when they hear the words ‘hot springs’ is Chico.
Chico offers two very large pools, one of which is much hotter than the other. The larger pool sits at 96°F (36 °C), while the smaller pool sits at 106°F (41°C). The bigger, cooler pool is great for swimming around and playing, while the heat of the smaller pool sinks deep into the body, allowing ultimate relaxation.
When not soaking, guests can enjoy several onsite restaurants, a day spa, gardens, a disc golf course, and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation in the surrounding area, such as river rafting. Guests may also like to explore the nearby charming town of Pray.
Accommodation
If you’re planning to stay the night, then you’re in for a treat. Guests at Chico Hot Springs can choose between historic lodges, houses, and cabins as well as glam camping in the cowboy camp, where you can sleep in pure comfort inside a converted wagon.
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4. Bozeman Hot Springs
Quick facts
- Pools only
| Weekday | Weekends & Holidays |
| Age 14+: $17 | Age 14+: $12 |
| Age 60+: $12 | Age 60+: $15 |
| Age 5 – 13: $15 | Age 5 – 13: $17 |
| Age 0 – 4: $8 | Age 0 – 4: $10 |
| Military: $12 | Military: $12 |
- Pools & Fitness
| Weekday: $25 | Weekend: $30 |
- Opening hours*:
- Mon-Thur: 6 am – 11 pm
- Fri: 6 am – 12:30 am
- Sat: 1:30 am – 11:59 pm
- Sun: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
*depending on the season
- Temperatures: 59°F – 106°F (15°C – 41°C)
- Accommodation:
- Cabins
- RV pitches
- Tent camping
- Location: About 2.5 hrs (152 mi) west of Billings, just outside Bozeman on Highway 191
- Access: On-site parking
- Pets: Dogs are allowed on a leash only on the campgrounds
One of the best hot springs in the Gallatin Valley
Bozeman Hot Springs renovated their entire grounds in 2022, taking this hot springs from awesome to even better. This place is located just outside Bozeman, which makes it perfect for anyone looking for a day trip or weekend getaway from Billings.
Visitors here will enjoy a choice of 12 pools, all ranging from 59°F to 106°F (15°C – 41°C), making it the perfect place for solo travelers, couples, families, and even events, such as company retreats, or birthday parties. Just call in advance to book event space. Event space rental costs range from $25/hr to $100/hr, depending on the space you’re interested in.
In addition to the pools, guests enjoy access to wet and dry saunas, a gym, and childcare services, and you can even enroll in swimming lessons. Check their online event schedule for onsite musical performances at the poolside stage.
Accommodation
Guests looking to stay the night will be pleased to know there is the Bozeman Campground just down the road, where you can pitch a tent, park an RV, or rent a cozy cabin. However, this is a separate business, and guests of the campground pay standard rates for hot springs access.
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5. Norris Hot Springs
Quick facts
- Fee:
- Age 12+: $10
- Age 64+: $5
- Age 0 – 11: $3
- Music cover: $2
- Opening hours:
- Thurs – Sun: 10 am – 10 pm, daily
- Temperature:
- Winter: 106°F (41°C)
- Summer: 100°F (38°C)
- Accommodation:
- RV pitches
- Full hookups: $33/day
- No hookups: $22/day
- Tent camping
- RV pitches
*No fires, outdoor stoves, or generators
- Location: About 3 hrs (178 mi) west of Billings, on MT 84 in Norris, Montana
- Access: On-site parking lot
- Pets: Dogs are allowed on the campgrounds on a leash
Your perfect, quaint weekend getaway tucked away in the Madison River Valley
Norris Hot Springs is a local favorite. When you arrive at Norris, you’ll immediately feel the calm and tranquility of the pure natural environment in which this hot springs resort lies.
While it’s not a big resort with multiple facilities, it has everything you need, including an onsite restaurant that cooks with local ingredients from their garden. In the center of the grounds lies the large hot spring pool, with water heated to a perfect 100°F (38°C) in the summer and 106°F (41°C) in the winter.
Kick back, relax, order some food, and catch live music from the poolside stage. This quaint, calm, well-equipped hot springs in the middle of the Madison River Valley is surely not to be missed. While it’s not the closest hot spring to Billings, it’s still within a 3-hour drive, making it suitable for a weekend getaway.
Accommodation
Guests who want to stay overnight can park their RV or pitch a tent in a designated camping space.
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6. Potosi Hot Springs
Quick facts
- Fee:
- With lodging: Included
- Without lodging: $200 base rate, includes 10 people, + $15 per extra person, max 40 people (unfortunately, small groups, singles, or couples can’t access the pool unless they’re willing to rent out the entire site)
- Opening hours:
- With lodging: 24/7 private access
- Without lodging: Wed-Sat, 12 pm – 2 pm
- Temperatures:
- Large pool: 93°F (34°C)
- Indoor tub: 102°F (39°C)
- Accommodation: Four six-person cabins with kitchens, balconies, and stone fireplaces
- Location: About 3.3 hrs (208 mi) west of Billings on Highway 12 in the Madison River Valley
- Access: On-site parking lot
- Pets: N/A
A cozy retreat in the Tobacco Root Mountains
Potosi Hot Springs is the perfect hot spring getaway for anyone looking to spend a night or two in a green, lush valley of Montana’s Rocky Mountains, surrounded by beautiful, towering peaks.
Generally, the site is only available to guests who stay in one of the four onsite cabins along South Willow Creek. However, the entire site can be rented for groups of up to 40 from Wednesday to Thursday, 12pm to 2pm. When overnight guests are here, they have the site to themselves.
Potosi Hot Springs offers one large outdoor pool built into the hillside with a beautiful rock outcropping towering above the waters. Guests also have access to an indoor tub and wood-burning sauna.
Potosi Hot Springs is not one of the closest hot springs to Billings. At 3.5 hours away, it’s not ideal for a day trip, but it’s perfect for a weekend getaway.
Accommodation
Potosi offers guests four cabins, all of which are lined up along South Willow Creek, with beautiful views of the lush greenery and hillsides of the Tobacco Root Mountains. Cabins hold up to six people. There is no WiFi or TV in the cabins.
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7. Renova Warm Spring
Quick facts
- Fee: None
- Opening hours: Year-round
- Temperature: 110 – 122°F (43°C – 50°C) at the source
- Accommodation: None
- Location: About 3.3 hrs (209 mi) west of Billings on Point of Rocks Rd
- Access: 4×4 needed
- Pets: Dogs must be leashed and shouldn’t go in the hot springs
A natural oasis
Renova Warm Spring is the perfect hot spring for anyone looking for a natural, undeveloped hot spring near Billings, Montana. Renova lies on an estuary of the Jefferson River, just south of Whitehall in a beautiful golden valley at the foot of the Tobacco Root Mountains.
Like the Boiling River, Renova consists of a smaller hot spring flowing into a larger river, where rock barriers trap the hot water, mixing it with cooler river water, and creating an ideal soaking temperature. Visitors can choose from various soaking pots, some of which are created from stacked river rocks, and one which is formed by a stone masonry retaining wall.
To reach Renova, you need a 4×4 vehicle. The spring is inaccessible in wet or snowy weather. And because it gets washed out in the spring runoff when the waters of the Jefferson River rise, the best time to visit is from July to October.
Drinking, DUIs, and drug-use: Unfortunately, Renova Hot Springs has a reputation for underage drinking, DUIs, and drug-use. I’ve left it here so you know about it, but it’s probably better to choose any of the other hot springs near Billings on this list, especially for families.
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While the hot springs on this list are well-known and sometimes visited by the public, they are not managed by anyone or any official entity, so we can’t guarantee that they are safe to spend time at or swim in.
Conditions change daily in the Montana backcountry. Speak with regional authorities and check local weather conditions, water temperatures, and other relevant safety information before traveling to the locations on this list or getting in their waters. Swim at your own risk.
