Hot springs near Missoula
59 hot springs within 200 miles of Missoula, MT, sorted by distance from downtown. Updated October 2026.
- Closest
- Lolo Hot Springs27 mi, ~45 min drive
- Closest free spring
- Nimrod Hot Springs28 mi away
- Hottest nearby
- Dash Creek Hot Springs (Moondipper and Pine Burl)Up to 118°FUp to 48°C, 194 mi away
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Distances are straight-line from downtown. Drive times are rough estimates; mountain roads take longer.
Within an hour or so
Under 50 miles in a straight line
70-82°F21-28°C
Wild & natural
97-106°F36-41°C
Resort or spa
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
Montana, United States
49 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
97-106°F36-41°C Paid Drive-up
Day trips
50 to 120 miles
95-104°F35-40°C
Resort or spa
105-107°F41-42°C
Public pool
Big Medicine Hot Springs
Montana, United States
60 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
105-107°F41-42°C Paid Drive-up
Near Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Symes Hot Springs Hotel and Mineral Baths
Montana, United States
60 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
95-110°F35-43°C Paid Drive-up
Near Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Sophia Springs Lodging and RV Park
Montana, United States
60 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Near Hot Springs
Public pool
86°F30°C
Resort or spa
K Bar L Ranch and Medicine Springs
Montana, United States
75 mi away, ~2 hr drive
86°F30°C Paid Boat access
Near Sula
Resort or spa
88-104°F31-40°C
Resort or spa
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Montana, United States
80 mi away, ~2 hr drive
88-104°F31-40°C Paid Drive-up
97-104°F36-40°C
Resort or spa
Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
Montana, United States
91 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
97-104°F36-40°C Paid Drive-up
Boulder Hot Springs Inn, Spa and Retreat Center
Montana, United States
102 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
96-106°F36-41°C Paid Drive-up
Wild & natural
92-106°F33-41°C
Resort or spa
100-106°F38-41°C
Resort or spa
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge
Montana, United States
108 mi away, ~3 hr drive
100-106°F38-41°C Paid Drive-up
Near Whitehall
Resort or spa
Pipestone Village and Hot Springs
Montana, United States
108 mi away, ~3 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Near Shoup
Wild & natural
Weekend trips
120 to 200 miles
Near Pony
Wild & natural
106°F41°C
Resort or spa
Temporarily closed
Near McCall
Wild & natural
98-105°F37-41°C
Resort or spa
Wild & natural
Loon Creek Hot Springs (Lower Loon Creek)
Idaho, United States
148 mi away, ~4 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Boat access
Near Challis
Wild & natural
106°F41°C
Resort or spa
96-105°F36-41°C
Public pool
Wild & natural
90-105°F32-41°C
Resort or spa
Near Cascade
Wild & natural
Trail Creek Hot Springs
Idaho, United States
177 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
100-110°F38-43°C Free Short walk
Near Stanley
Wild & natural
85-110°F29-43°C
Resort or spa
Near Council
Resort or spa
95-104°F35-40°C
Wild & natural
Near Stanley
Wild & natural
Cove Creek Hot Springs (Kem Hot Springs)
Idaho, United States
184 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Free Short walk
110°F43°C
Wild & natural
Mountain Village Resort Hot Springs
Idaho, United States
189 mi away, ~5 hr drive
98-104°F37-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Clayton
Wild & natural
Slate Creek Hot Spring (Hoodoo Hot Springs)
Idaho, United States
189 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Free Short walk
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
Montana, United States
190 mi away, ~5 hr drive
96-103°F36-39°C Paid Drive-up
Near Crouch
Wild & natural
100-118°F38-48°C
Wild & natural
Dash Creek Hot Springs (Moondipper and Pine Burl)
Idaho, United States
194 mi away, ~5 hr drive
100-118°F38-48°C Free Hike in
99-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
100-101°F38-38°C
Resort or spa
Sawtooth Lodge Hot Springs
Idaho, United States
196 mi away, ~5 hr drive
100-101°F38-38°C Paid Drive-up
98-105°F37-41°C
Resort or spa
Hot springs near Missoula: common questions
What is the closest hot spring to Missoula?
Lolo Hot Springs is the closest open spring we list, about 27 mi from downtown Missoula in a straight line (~45 min by road, depending on route).
How many hot springs are within 100 miles of Missoula?
17 of the springs we list are within 100 miles, and 59 are within 200 miles. Distances are measured in a straight line from the city center, so driving distances are longer.
Are there free hot springs near Missoula?
Yes. The closest free one is Nimrod Hot Springs, about 28 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Which hot springs near Missoula are good for families?
Lolo Hot Springs, Nimrod Hot Springs, Quinn's Hot Springs Resort, Symes Hot Springs Hotel and Mineral Baths are the most family-friendly options within 200 miles.