# Bridger Canyon Warm Spring, Montana

Bridger Canyon Warm Spring in Montana. 70°F (21°C). Roadside · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Bridger Canyon Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. You can drive right up to it. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 230 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,891 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 84 ft from the nearest road (Bridger Canyon Road) |
| Land | Bozeman Fish Technology Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | Bozeman |
| Coordinates | 45.70800, -110.97600 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | TRAIL CREEK CABIN, 11.7 mi |

## About Bridger Canyon Warm Spring

Bridger Canyon Warm Spring is on the grounds of the Bozeman Fish Technology Center, a US Fish and Wildlife Service facility four miles from Bozeman in Gallatin County, Montana. Access is restricted. The water is tepid, a few degrees warmer than a cool bath, and it carries iron and a moderate mineral load. There is a photo on file.

Bridger Canyon Road passes within about eighty feet. The elevation is that of the Bozeman valley, with snowfall around six feet over the cold months and moderate moisture. The nearest listed camping is Trail Creek Cabin, which is not close. The property is a federal research station, and the access on record says restricted.

The spring is on federal fish-research property with restricted access, which settles most questions: do not plan a soak. the best months on record says winter, for what that is worth. The chemistry dates to 1977. If you want to see it, contact the Fish Technology Center first.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-06-25 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 230 mg/L |
| Calcium | 50 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 17 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 23 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1.1 mg/L |
| Iron | 100 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bozeman](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/bozeman), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Bozeman Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bozeman-hot-springs): 131°F source, pH 9.5, TDS 464 mg/L, Roadside, near Four Corners, Gallatin 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
- [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
- [Norris Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/norris-hot-springs): 127°F source, pH 7.8, Roadside, near Three Forks, Gallatin County
- [Anderson Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/anderson-springs-2): 77°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Big Timber, Sweet Grass County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bridger Canyon Warm Spring?**
Bridger Canyon Warm Spring has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bridger Canyon Warm Spring located?**
Bridger Canyon Warm Spring is located in Gallatin County, Montana at 4,891 feet elevation, near Bozeman. Coordinates: 45.7080°N, 110.9760°W.

**How do I get to Bridger Canyon Warm Spring?**
Bridger Canyon Warm Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Bridger Canyon Road (84 ft from the road).

**Is Bridger Canyon Warm Spring free to visit?**
Bridger Canyon Warm Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**Can I camp near Bridger Canyon Warm Spring?**
Yes, Trail Creek Cabin is located nearby (11.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Bridger Canyon Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 230 mg/L.

## Sources

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