# Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs, Montana

Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs in Montana. 79°F (26°C). Roadside · Public Land. Powell County.

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

## Can you soak at Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 79°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,753 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 306 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Deer Lodge State Prison Ranch, OTHS |
| County | Powell County |
| Nearest town | Deer Lodge |
| Coordinates | 46.33400, -112.88600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | RACETRACK CABIN, 7.2 mi |

## About Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs

These springs sit on the Deer Lodge State Prison Ranch in Powell County, Montana, a bit over eight miles from the town of Deer Lodge. Access is restricted, and that is the headline. The land is listed as a state conservation area with the owner recorded as unknown. The water is warm, short of body temperature. No chemistry was ever taken.

Roadside, off a road the record leaves unnamed, a few hundred feet of ground between car and water. The ranch sits high in a cold valley where snow tops six feet most winters, and precipitation is moderate. Racetrack Cabin, seven miles out, is where you would camp. There is no fee in the record and no USGS site number, which means no chemistry and no flow figure.

Restricted access on prison ranch land means you should not plan a visit without permission from whoever runs the ranch. Winter is listed, which is moot here. The temperature is the only number anyone has taken, and it comes with no recorded date.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Deer Lodge](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/deer-lodge), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Warm Springs (State Hospital), MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/warm-springs-state-hospital): 172°F source, pH 7.0, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Deer Lodge County
- [Anaconda Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/anaconda-hot-springs): 72°F source, TDS 360 mg/L, Short Walk, near Anaconda, Deer Lodge 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
- [Gregson Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/gregson-hot-springs): 158°F source, pH 8.5, Roadside, near Warm Springs, Deer Lodge County
- [Avon Warm Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/avon-warm-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Deer Lodge, Powell County
- [Bearmouth Warm Spring 2, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bearmouth-warm-spring-2): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Philipsburg, Granite County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs?**
Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs located?**
Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs is located in Powell County, Montana at 5,753 feet elevation, near Deer Lodge. Coordinates: 46.3340°N, 112.8860°W.

**How do I get to Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs?**
Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs has Roadside road access (306 ft from the road).

**Is Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs free to visit?**
Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs has Restricted access. It is managed by UNK.

**Can I camp near Deerlodge Prison Ranch Springs?**
Yes, Racetrack Cabin is located nearby (7.2 miles away).

## Sources

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