Ranking ·
2026 Best Hot Springs in Montana
We prioritized water quality, booking experience, and crowd management. Every pick links to a full schema-ready soaking guide.
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#1
96°–103°F2 pools · drive upResortDay passChico Hot Springs
Pray, MT
A 1900 lodge anchors this Paradise Valley resort with two outdoor mineral pools, geothermally heated greenhouses, and a James Beard–nominated dining room 30 miles north of Yellowstone.
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100°–106°F6 pools · drive upResortDay passQuinn's Hot Springs Resort
Paradise, MT
Six terraced pools hug the Clark Fork River, pairing adults-only soaking decks with a riverside tavern, casino, and modern mountain cabins.
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88°–104°F4 pools · drive upResortDay passFairmont Hot Springs Resort (MT)
Fairmont, MT
Family-friendly mega resort outside Anaconda with giant slides, indoor/outdoor pools, an 18-hole golf course, and RV park fed by a 155°F artesian well cooled to safe soaking temps.
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100°–106°F1 pools · drive upCommercial PoolsDay passNorris Hot Springs
Norris, MT
A cedar-planked pool dubbed “The Water of the Gods” draws Bozeman locals with farm-to-table fare, craft beer, and geothermal greenhouses at the edge of the Madison River Valley.
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100°–104°F2 pools · drive upResortDay passLolo Hot Springs Resort
Lolo, MT
Indoor and outdoor pools sit along US-12 at the crest of Lolo Pass, doubling as a base for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and Bitterroot National Forest hikes.
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99°–107°F3 pools · drive upCommercial PoolsDay passSymes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
Hot Springs, MT
Art Deco-era bathhouse anchoring the town of Hot Springs with a kidney-shaped soaking pool, private clawfoot tubs, and mineral-rich waters along the Flathead Reservation.
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