# Andersons Pasture Springs, Montana

Andersons Pasture Springs in Montana. 82°F (28°C). Short Walk. Madison County.

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

## Can you soak at Andersons Pasture Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 82°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 | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 6,840 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.5 mi from the nearest road (Gravelly Range Road) |
| County | Madison County |
| Nearest town | Virginia City |
| Coordinates | 44.70400, -111.89200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WEST FORK CABIN (S OF ENNIS), 6.9 mi |

## About Andersons Pasture Springs

Out in the Gravelly Range country of Madison County, Montana, Andersons Pasture Springs is a warm spring a long way from anywhere. Virginia City is the closest town anyone lists, about forty miles off. The water comes up tepid, enough to register on your hand and nowhere near a soak. No owner appears, and access has never been settled. Until somebody learns more it stays a thermal point on a map.

The spring sits at high elevation, with Gravelly Range Road passing about half a mile away. Reaching it means a short walk off that road. Winters here are long and snowy, the kind that bury a place for months, and the year is reasonably wet by Montana standards. Average temperatures stay cold.

The months flagged as best on the record are December through February, which with this much snow means the road itself may be a problem. Most people would find summer easier. West Fork Cabin, around seven miles away, is the camp on file. The temperature comes from a 1977 survey, so it may have changed. Check land status before you go.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-10-03 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.4 |
| Calcium | 66.5 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 27.7 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 114 mg/L |
| Chloride | 9.7 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Virginia City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/virginia-city), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Staudenmeyer Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/staudenmeyer-springs): 82°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [Sloan Cow Camp Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/sloan-cow-camp-spring): 86°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [West Fork Swimming Hole, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/west-fork-swimming-hole): 79°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Vigilante Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/vigilante-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [Wolf Creek Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/wolf-creek-hot-springs): 154°F source, pH 8.6, Hike, near Big Sky, Gallatin County
- [Puller Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/puller-hot-springs): 111°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Madison County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Andersons Pasture Springs?**
Andersons Pasture Springs has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Andersons Pasture Springs located?**
Andersons Pasture Springs is located in Madison County, Montana at 6,840 feet elevation, near Virginia City. Coordinates: 44.7040°N, 111.8920°W.

**How do I get to Andersons Pasture Springs?**
Andersons Pasture Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Gravelly Range Road (0.5 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Andersons Pasture Springs?**
Yes, West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) is located nearby (6.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Andersons Pasture Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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