# Gallogly Spring, Montana

Gallogly Spring in Montana. 100°F (38°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Ravalli County.

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

## Can you soak at Gallogly Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 100°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 100°F (38°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,728 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Bitterroot National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Ravalli County |
| Nearest town | Hamilton |
| Coordinates | 45.75000, -113.93800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | INDIAN TREES CAMPGROUND, 0.9 mi |

## About Gallogly Spring

Gallogly Spring is a soaking-temperature source on Bitterroot National Forest land, Ravalli County, Montana, 36 miles from Hamilton. Access here is open, Forest Service ground. A campground sits less than a mile away, which makes it easy to combine with a night out. The water comes out a touch above body heat, tub temperature. No sample has been taken.

A short walk, around 350 yards, from the nearest road, which our data does not name. Elevation is high, and this part of the Bitterroot gets roughly nine feet of snow over a typical year. Indian Trees Campground is under a mile off. the designation on record says national forest. No fee appears in the record.

The listed months are winter. Snow that deep will bury the approach, so check the road. Camp at Indian Trees if you want to stay close. The temperature figure stands alone, with no chemistry behind it, so it may vary from what is on file; carry a thermometer.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Hamilton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/hamilton), 22 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Medicine Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/medicine-hot-springs): 117°F source, pH 8.6, Short Walk, near Hamilton, Ravalli County
- [Blue Joint Hot Springs 2, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/blue-joint-hot-springs-2): 84°F source, Roadside, near Hamilton, Ravalli County
- [Blue Joint Hot Spring 1, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/blue-joint-hot-spring-1): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Hamilton, Ravalli County
- [Sleeping Child Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/sleeping-child-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 8.1, Short Walk, near Hamilton, Ravalli County
- [Horse Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/horse-creek-hot-springs): 109°F source, pH 6.4, Roadside, near Salmon, Lemhi County, primitive pools
- [Big Creek Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/big-creek-hot-springs): 199°F source, pH 7.6, Short Walk, near Salmon, Lemhi County, primitive pools, free, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Gallogly Spring?**
Gallogly Spring has a water temperature of 100°F (38°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Gallogly Spring located?**
Gallogly Spring is located in Ravalli County, Montana at 5,728 feet elevation, near Hamilton. Coordinates: 45.7500°N, 113.9380°W.

**How do I get to Gallogly Spring?**
Gallogly Spring has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Gallogly Spring free to visit?**
Gallogly Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Gallogly Spring?**
Yes, Indian Trees Campground is located nearby (0.9 miles away).

## Sources

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