Updated September 29, 2026

Hot Springs Near Missoula, Montana - 15 Within 75 Miles

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Hot springs near Missoula include 15 soaking options within 75 miles, from Lolo Hot Springs on US-12 to the Hot Springs township and backcountry pools in Idaho.
People soaking in an outdoor hot spring pool with forested valley views in lolo hot springs montana
Closest Hot Spring
Big Medicine Hot Springs, Montana
35 miles from Missoula
Hottest Hot Spring
Wild Horse Hot Springs, Montana
128 °F
Closest Free Hot Spring
Nimrod Hot Springs, Montana
38 miles from Missoula
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Hot Springs Near Missoula, Montana

Three highways carry hot springs near Missoula into the surrounding mountains within an hour's drive. US-12 southwest reaches Lolo Hot Springs in about 33 miles, then crosses Lolo Pass into Idaho where Jerry Johnson Hot Springs and Weir Creek Hot Springs are free backcountry pools in the Clearwater National Forest, roughly 80 and 90 minutes from town respectively. Northwest on MT-200 and MT-382, the town of Hot Springs in the Little Bitterroot Valley clusters seven mineral spring facilities within a few square miles, including Wild Horse Hot Springs with 128-degree source water, Symes Hot Springs Hotel, and Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat. Quinn's Hot Springs Resort on the Clark Fork River near Paradise is about 65 miles and 70 minutes northwest on I-90 and MT-200, a full-service resort with lodging and riverside mineral pools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1
What is the closest hot spring to Missoula?
Lolo Hot Springs is about 33 miles southwest of Missoula on US-12, roughly 49 minutes by car, with soaking pools from 80 to 106 degrees and a full lodge. Nimrod Hot Springs, a free warm spring off I-90 about 38 miles east, is the closest option that requires no entry fee, though it is undeveloped.
2
Are there free hot springs near Missoula?
Four of the 15 hot springs within 75 miles of Missoula are free. Nimrod Hot Springs is 38 miles east off I-90, a warm spring at about 70 degrees. Jerry Johnson Hot Springs and Weir Creek Hot Springs, both across the Idaho border on US-12, offer hotter backcountry pools at no charge.
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How far is Missoula from Jerry Johnson Hot Springs?
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs is about 80 minutes from Missoula via US-12 west over Lolo Pass into Idaho. The trailhead sits between mile markers 152 and 153. From there, cross the Warm Springs Pack Bridge and follow Warm Springs Creek about 1.5 miles to three natural rock pools along the creek.
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What is the town of Hot Springs, Montana?
Hot Springs is a small town in the Little Bitterroot Valley about 70 miles northwest of Missoula on MT-200 and MT-382, with seven mineral spring facilities clustered within a few square miles. Wild Horse, Symes, Alameda's, Camas, Medicine, Rose's Plunge, and Sophia Springs all draw from the same geothermal system.
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Which hot springs near Missoula are good for families?
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort, about 65 miles northwest near Paradise on the Clark Fork River, has controlled-temperature mineral pools with lodging and a restaurant on site. Lolo Hot Springs, 33 miles southwest on US-12, offers a swimming pool and soaking pools open to day visitors year-round with a full lodge.

Southeast on I-90, hot springs near Bozeman pick up the Gallatin and Madison Valley corridor about 200 miles from Missoula, including Chico, Norris, and the Yellowstone gateway. South on US-93 and US-12, hot springs near Boise reach into the central Idaho backcountry roughly 500 miles from downtown.

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