Can you swim in the hot springs in Montana?

Take the plunge into our two open-air natural mineral hot springs pools. Guests soak, swim, play and relax in our chemical-free, geothermally heated pools every day of the year. Watch the sun rise over the Absaroka Mountains or gaze into the night sky while soaking in soothing waters.



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While commercial pools are generally safely maintained for visitors, primitive hot springs are subject to their natural environment. Therefore, while hot springs are usually considered safe to swim in, some concerns arise with their rustic settings.

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The Boiling River is one of only a few hot springs in Yellowstone National Park for swimming.

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The hot springs within Yellowstone are far too hot to enjoy. Even a dip of a tow could result in serious burns. Please pay attention to signage and do not touch the scalding waters of Yellowstone. There are a few places where hot waters flow into cool rivers, making a warm area to swim and soak.

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Yellowstone National Park strictly prohibits visitors from touching, swimming, or soaking in hot springs.

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With over 340 hot springs (140 soakable), Idaho is home to the most usable natural hot springs in the United States. High on the list of hot springs in Idaho is the picturesque Kirkham Hot Springs.

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Drinking the hot springs water is perfectly normal, even encouraged. Go ahead, quaff the elixir, as they used to say in the heyday of the spa. Thousands of visitors highly endorse the good quality of the hot springs water and fill bottles to take home. Below are the fountain locations for your enjoyment.

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We recommend getting out of the water for 5 minutes every 15 minutes or so. This largely depends on the temperature of the pool you're in. You might need to get out more often in a hotter pool and less in a mild pool. Listen to your body.

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Leave No Trace at the Hot Springs Treat it the same way you would while you were hiking or camping outdoors so it can stay clean, beautiful, and continue to be preserved for others to enjoy. What is this? Also, do not bathe or use soap in the hot springs.

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Hot Springs National Park is a fee-free park! There is no entrance free nor are there any additional charges for the park's brochure, junior ranger program, or ranger-led tours.

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Hot Springs National Park is a fee-free park! There is no entrance free nor are there any additional charges for the park's brochure, junior ranger program, or ranger-led tours. The park does have certain America the Beautiful Passes available at the Fordyce Bathhouse.

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If you do any hiking or camping in Yellowstone, you SHOULD bring bear spray. Generally, you don't need bear spray when visiting the popular and crowded geyser areas and villages, such as Old Faithful and Canyon Village.

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