Quick FactsOverview
About Jackson Hot Springs Lodge
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, Montana is a rustic western lodge at 108 Jardine Ave in Jackson, in the Big Hole Valley of Beaverhead County, approximately 47 miles northwest of Dillon on Montana Highway 278. The property features a single outdoor flow-through mineral pool measuring 30 by 75 feet, fed by a geothermal source at 138 degrees Fahrenheit and maintained between 100 and 106 degrees in the pool. No chemicals are added and no sulfur odor is present. The pool operates Thursday through Sunday and is closed Monday through Wednesday. Children under the age of five are not permitted in the pool under state law.
The lodge includes a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thursday through Sunday, a western bar and lounge with a fireplace, overnight rooms with fireplaces and kitchenette appliances, RV and tent camping, and a shuffleboard and pool table area. Pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional fee. The lodge sits at approximately 6,400 feet elevation in the Big Hole Valley, a wide open ranching basin ringed by the Bitterroot and Anaconda ranges.
For those seeking family hot springs near Dillon Montana in a genuine western lodging context, Jackson is the most characterful and remote resort in the southern Pioneer Mountains and Big Hole Basin corridor, at 31 miles from Elkhorn Hot Springs.
Location & Access
Getting to Jackson Hot Springs Lodge
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge is at 108 Jardine Avenue in the town of Jackson, reached via Montana Highway 278. From Dillon, take Highway 278 west and northwest for approximately 47 miles through the Big Hole Valley. The lodge is on the main road through Jackson on the right. The drive from Dillon takes approximately 50 to 60 minutes. From Butte, take I-15 south to exit 59, then head west on Highway 278; the drive from Butte is approximately 110 miles and takes about one hour and 40 minutes. Any standard vehicle can reach the lodge on paved road year-round.
Jackson is a very small community with no fuel, grocery, or other services. Plan all supplies before departing Dillon or Wisdom. Cell service can be limited along Highway 278. For those seeking hot springs near Dillon Montana, Jackson is 47 miles northwest and Elkhorn Hot Springs is approximately 40 miles northwest via the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway; both are in the same Big Hole region and can be combined on a longer loop.
The lodge is open Thursday through Sunday and closed Monday through Wednesday. Pool hours are Thursday 10am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 8am to 11pm, and Sunday from 8am. Confirm current hours at jacksonhotspringslodge.com or by calling (406) 834-3151 before making the drive, as hours are subject to change.
Suitability & Accessibility
Who Can Visit Jackson Hot Springs Lodge
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge suits adults, couples, and families with children aged five and older seeking an authentic western lodging experience in a remote Montana valley. The outdoor pool at 100 to 106 degrees is comfortable for most adults and older children. Children under five are not permitted in the pool under state law; parents should be aware of this restriction before visiting with young children.
Day use is available for the pool with a fee charged at the lodge. Overnight rooms come with pool access included. RV and tent camping is available on the property. Pet-friendly rooms are offered for an additional fee. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Thursday through Sunday; the bar and lounge are open the same days with a local western atmosphere.
For those seeking family hot springs near Dillon Montana in a lodge setting, Jackson combines soaking, overnight accommodation, and dining in one remote Big Hole Valley property. The valley offers outstanding fishing in the Big Hole River, snowmobiling, skiing at nearby Lost Trail and Maverick Mountain, and access to Bannack State Park ghost town.
The lodge is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors need to be self-sufficient in terms of supplies; there are no other dining or shopping options in Jackson. The remote location at 6,400 feet elevation on a two-lane highway is part of the appeal.
Safety & Etiquette
Safety at Jackson Hot Springs Lodge
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge is generally safe as a staffed lodging property with a managed outdoor mineral pool. The pool source temperature of 138 degrees Fahrenheit is cooled before entering the pool, which maintains between 100 and 106 degrees. These temperatures are on the warmer end of comfortable soaking. Limit session time if you feel overheated, lightheaded, or fatigued, and exit to cool down before returning to the pool. No chemicals are added to the water and there is no sulfur odor.
Children under five are strictly prohibited from the pool by Montana state law. This rule is posted on the property and is enforced. Families with young children should plan accordingly. Visitors of all ages should test pool temperature before entering, as water temperature can vary by location within the pool relative to the inflow point.
The lodge is in a remote location in the Big Hole Valley at approximately 6,400 feet elevation. The drive on Highway 278 between Dillon and Jackson passes through open ranch land with limited services. Carry adequate fuel before leaving Dillon; there is no fuel available in Jackson. Cell service can be limited along Highway 278. The nearest hospital services are in Dillon, approximately 47 miles southeast, and in Butte approximately 110 miles east. Carry a first aid kit and any necessary medications before departing for remote Big Hole Valley.
The lodge is open Thursday through Sunday only; arriving Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday means closed pool, restaurant, and lodge. The bar and lounge can be lively on weekend evenings; guests seeking quiet should request rooms away from the main lodge area.
