# Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs, Montana

Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs in Montana. 151°F (66°C). Roadside. Lewis and Clark County.

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

## Can you soak at Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 151°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 151°F (66°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,033 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 21 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Nearest town | Helena West Side |
| Coordinates | 46.59600, -112.10800 |
| Best months to soak | February, January, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MOOSE CREEK CABIN, 8.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 151°F, the source water at Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs

Broadwater, also called Helena Hot Springs, is a scalding source on the west side of Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, a third of a mile from Helena West Side. The water comes out hot enough to cause burns on contact. It is alkaline, with iron in the water. A 1976 USGS sample is the chemistry on file. Nobody is listed as owner, and access status is blank. A photo exists.

Twenty-one feet from the nearest road, a roadside point at the edge of town, in the valley at Helena's elevation. Snow comes in at under four feet most years and the area is on the dry side. Moose Creek Cabin is the camping we list, eight and a half miles off. The land unit is blank.

Do not touch the source water; it will burn in seconds. Whether any of it is cooled for use is not in the record, and neither is who owns the site. Winter months are listed. Half a century has passed since the chemistry was taken.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-04-27 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.3 |
| Calcium | 12 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 170 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 170 mg/L |
| Chloride | 33 mg/L |
| Iron | 30 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Helena West Side](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/helena-west-side), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Alhambra Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/alhambra-hot-springs): 138°F source, TDS 651 mg/L, Roadside, near Clancy, Jefferson County
- [Avon Warm Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/avon-warm-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Deer Lodge, Powell County
- [Boulder Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/boulder-hot-springs): 169°F source, pH 8.8, Short Walk, near Boulder, Jefferson County
- [Bedford Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bedford-hot-springs): 74°F source, pH 8.2, Roadside, near Townsend, Broadwater County
- [Garrison Warm Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/garrison-warm-springs): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Deer Lodge, Powell County
- [Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/deerlodge-prison-ranch-springs): 79°F source, Roadside, near Deer Lodge, Powell County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs?**
Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs has a water temperature of 151°F (66°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs located?**
Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana at 4,033 feet elevation, near Helena West Side. Coordinates: 46.5960°N, 112.1080°W.

**How do I get to Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs?**
Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs has Roadside road access (21 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs?**
Yes, Moose Creek Cabin is located nearby (8.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.3 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs reaches 151°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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