# Anderson Springs, Montana

Anderson Springs in Montana. 77°F (25°C). Short Walk. Sweet Grass County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/anderson-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Anderson Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 77°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 77°F (25°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,540 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (East Boulder Road) |
| County | Sweet Grass County |
| Nearest town | Big Timber |
| Coordinates | 45.55300, -110.14200 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WEST BOULDER CABIN, 8.0 mi |

## About Anderson Springs

Anderson Springs is a tepid source in Sweet Grass County, Montana, roughly 22 miles from Big Timber. Put a hand in the flow and you get gentle warmth, nothing anyone would call a soak. The USGS pulled a sample in 1981 and the pH came back close to neutral. Ownership and public access were never written down.

East Boulder Road comes within a few hundred yards, and the rest is on foot. This is high valley country where winters stack up close to ten feet of snow. Rain and snow together are generous. West Boulder Cabin, eight miles out, is where the record puts the closest camping. No land unit is attached to the point.

Winter months are listed, though heavy snowfall may make the walk from East Boulder Road a slog. Find out if the land is private before you go; nothing on file says. The 1981 chemistry is the only measurement besides temperature, and both are old enough that a fresh reading could differ.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1981-10-06 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 74 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 22 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1.4 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 130 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.1 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Big Timber](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/big-timber), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Hunters Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/hunters-hot-springs-1): 140°F source, pH 8.6, Short Walk, near Big Timber, Sweet Grass County
- [Carter Bridge Warm Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/carter-bridge-warm-springs): 82°F source, Short Walk, near Livingston, Park County
- [Chico Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/chico-hot-springs): 113°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Livingston, Park County
- [Bridger Canyon Warm Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bridger-canyon-warm-spring): 70°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 230 mg/L, Roadside, near Bozeman, Gallatin County
- [Bear Creek Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bear-creek-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Laduke (Corwin) Hot Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/laduke-corwin-hot-spring): 154°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Anderson Springs?**
Anderson Springs has a water temperature of 77°F (25°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Anderson Springs located?**
Anderson Springs is located in Sweet Grass County, Montana at 5,540 feet elevation, near Big Timber. Coordinates: 45.5530°N, 110.1420°W.

**How do I get to Anderson Springs?**
Anderson Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being East Boulder Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Anderson Springs?**
Yes, West Boulder Cabin is located nearby (8.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Anderson Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals