Bozeman Hot Springs
Bozeman Hot Springs delivers 131°F water confirmed by USGS at 54.4°C, with highly alkaline chemistry (pH 9.5) and total dissolved solids of 464 mg/L. The sodium-sulfate water (130 mg/L each) contains virtually no iron. Located just 12 meters from Gallatin Road at 4,740 feet elevation, it is a fully roadside thermal feature.
The spring surfaces in the Gallatin Valley floor near Four Corners, where the Gallatin River exits its canyon and enters the broad agricultural basin south of Bozeman. The valley is framed by the Gallatin Range to the south, the Bridger Mountains to the northeast, and the Tobacco Root Mountains to the west. Irrigated fields and rural residential development surround the spring site. Annual precipitation is about 20 inches with 55 inches of snow. At this latitude and elevation, clear winter nights regularly drop below minus 20°F.
Bozeman Hot Springs has been developed as a commercial bathing facility for well over a century, taking advantage of Gallatin Valley's proximity to early Montana settlements. The property operates as a commercial pool complex today, with multiple pools at varying temperatures. The spring's high pH and sodium content distinguish it chemically from other Gallatin County thermal features. Bozeman, four miles east, grew from a farming town into a university city anchored by Montana State University.
Bozeman Hot Springs operates as a commercial facility -- check current hours, admission fees, and any reservation policies before visiting. The pools are open year-round and are especially popular on cold winter evenings. Gallatin Road (US 191) provides direct access. Lower Hyalite Group campground in Hyalite Canyon, 16.5 km south, is reservable and offers forest camping near waterfalls and alpine lakes. Bozeman provides comprehensive services including gear shops, restaurants, and lodging.
Is Bozeman Hot Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Hot spring soaking
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Bozeman Hot Springs is alkaline (pH 9.5) with 464 mg/L total dissolved solids.
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Overview Lower Hyalite Group Site is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is just nine miles south of Bozeman, MT. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing. Recreation Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.Facilities The campground offers group site that can...