Hot Springs Near Helena, Montana

Broadwater Hot Springs and Fitness, just 5 miles from downtown Helena, is the closest of 12 hot springs near Helena, with mineral pools, hot tubs, cold plunges, and saunas in a modern facility open year-round. Boulder Hot Springs, about 30 miles south on I-15, is a restored 1880s hotel with an indoor plunge pool and outdoor soaking area in a quieter valley setting. The I-90 corridor west of Helena reaches Fairmont Hot Springs Resort between Butte and Anaconda at about 60 miles, with 158-degree source water feeding an Olympic-size pool and a 350-foot waterslide. East on US-12, Spa Hot Springs Motel in White Sulphur Springs is roughly 65 miles through the Big Belt Mountains. South toward the Madison Valley, Norris Hot Springs near Ennis is about 80 miles with live music weekends and a single wooden-decked pool at 104 degrees, and Bozeman Hot Springs is roughly 85 miles southeast with 12 pools from 57 to 106 degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Helena?

Broadwater Hot Springs and Fitness is about 5 miles from downtown Helena, a modern mineral pool facility with hot tubs, cold plunges, saunas, and a fitness center. It is open year-round with day passes available. Boulder Hot Springs, roughly 30 miles south on I-15, offers a quieter historic hotel setting.

Are there free hot springs near Helena?

Two of the 12 hot springs within 100 miles of Helena are free. Renova Hot Springs on the Jefferson River is about 60 miles south via I-90, a primitive spring with source water at 110 to 122 degrees. Nimrod Hot Springs, roughly 70 miles west off I-90, is a warm spring at about 70 degrees with no facilities.

How far is Helena from Fairmont Hot Springs?

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is about 60 miles west of Helena via I-90 and MT-1 between Butte and Anaconda, roughly one hour by car. The resort has an Olympic-size pool, a 350-foot waterslide, and soaking pools fed by 158-degree source water. Day passes and overnight stays are both available.

Which hot springs near Helena are good for families?

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, about 60 miles west, has a waterslide, Olympic pool, and supervised areas suitable for children. Broadwater Hot Springs in Helena has multiple pool temperatures and a modern facility. Bozeman Hot Springs, 85 miles southeast, offers 12 pools with a range from wading to hot soaking.

Can I day trip to Norris Hot Springs from Helena?

Norris Hot Springs near Ennis is about 80 miles south of Helena via US-287 and MT-84, roughly 90 minutes each way. The single wooden-decked pool is fed by 120-degree source water cooled to 104 degrees. Live music plays on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings in a casual outdoor setting.