Updated September 29, 2026

Hot Springs Near West Yellowstone, Montana

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Hot springs near West Yellowstone include 15 options within 75 miles across three states, from the Firehole River inside the park to Chico in Paradise Valley.
People soaking at a geothermal natural river at firehole river swimming area wyoming
Closest Hot Spring
Firehole River Swimming Area, Wyoming
15 miles from West Yellowstone
Hottest Hot Spring
Green Canyon Hot Springs, Idaho
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Hot Springs Near West Yellowstone, Montana

West Yellowstone sits at the western gateway to Yellowstone National Park, placing 15 hot springs within 75 miles across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. The closest is the Firehole River Swimming Area, about 15 miles east inside the park, the only approved warm swim in Yellowstone. The river is heated by geothermal runoff from nearby thermal features. North through the park toward Gardiner, Yellowstone Hot Springs in Corwin Springs is about 40 miles from town. Chico Hot Springs in Paradise Valley is roughly 55 miles north with 113-degree source water and a full-service lodge. South toward the Teton Valley, Green Canyon Hot Springs in Idaho is about 65 miles with pools up to 115 degrees, the hottest in the radius. Bozeman Hot Springs and Norris Hot Springs near Ennis are both about 70 miles north in the Gallatin Valley.

Closest Hot Springs to West Yellowstone, Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the closest hot spring to West Yellowstone?
The Firehole River Swimming Area is about 15 miles east of West Yellowstone inside Yellowstone National Park on US-191, roughly 20 minutes by car. The warm river is heated by geothermal runoff and is the only approved swimming area in the park. A Yellowstone park entrance fee is required.
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Are there free hot springs near West Yellowstone?
None of the 15 hot springs within 75 miles of West Yellowstone are free. The Firehole River Swimming Area requires a Yellowstone park entrance fee. All other options in the radius are paid facilities or resorts. The closest free spring is Renova Hot Springs in Montana, about 100 miles northwest.
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How far is West Yellowstone from Chico Hot Springs?
Chico Hot Springs in Paradise Valley, Montana, is about 55 miles north of West Yellowstone via US-191 and US-89 through the park, roughly 90 minutes by car. The full-service lodge has an outdoor pool fed by 113-degree source water and an indoor pool. Day visitors are welcome year-round.
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Which hot springs near West Yellowstone are good for families?
The Firehole River Swimming Area, 15 miles inside the park, is a warm river stretch popular with families during summer. Bozeman Hot Springs, about 70 miles north, has 12 pools from 57 to 106 degrees with a fitness center. Green Canyon Hot Springs in Idaho, 65 miles south, has a large pool in a rural setting.
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Is Boiling River in Yellowstone still open near West Yellowstone?
Boiling River inside Yellowstone National Park was permanently closed after the June 2022 flood destroyed the soaking area and altered the Gardner River channel. The National Park Service has no reopening timeline. Yellowstone Hot Springs in Corwin Springs, about 40 miles north, is the closest alternative.

North on US-191, hot springs near Bozeman overlap with the Paradise Valley corridor and add the I-90 springs toward Butte and Helena about 90 miles from West Yellowstone. South on US-20 and US-26, hot springs near Jackson add Astoria, Granite, and the Teton Valley springs roughly 100 miles away.

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