# Green Springs, Montana

Green Springs in Montana. 79°F (26°C). Roadside · Public Land. Sanders County.

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

## Can you soak at Green Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 79°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 2,813 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 127 ft from the nearest road (Cottonwood Creek Road) |
| Land | Flathead Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Sanders County |
| Nearest town | Plains |
| Coordinates | 47.45100, -114.64800 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Cascade Campground, 13.0 mi |

## About Green Springs

Eleven miles from Plains, on Flathead Reservation ground in Sanders County, Green Springs runs warm to the touch and not hot, cooler than a bath. Cottonwood Creek Road runs right past. The land is tribal, access is unrecorded, and there is no photograph or chemistry on file, so the record is slim.

Low elevation for Montana, down in a valley where snow falls in moderate amounts and rainfall is on the wetter side for the state. The spring is a roadside one, barely past the shoulder of Cottonwood Creek Road. Tribal ownership means this is not open public ground by default.

Ask the reservation before you visit; access is unknown. Cascade Campground is about thirteen miles away. December through February are listed as best, and a winter visit is workable given moderate snow. No fee on record. The temperature on file has no survey date attached, so treat it as approximate.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Plains](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/plains), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Quinns Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/quinns-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Plains, Sanders County
- [Camas Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/camas-hot-springs): 113°F source, pH 9.1, Roadside, near Plains, Sanders County
- [Wild Horse Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/wild-horse-hot-springs-1): Roadside, near Plains, Sanders County
- [Lolo Hot Springs, Granite Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/lolo-hot-springs-granite-springs): 111°F source, pH 9.3, Short Walk, near Frenchtown, Missoula County
- [Jerry Johnson Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/jerry-johnson-hot-springs): 118°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Superior, Mineral County, primitive pools, pools 95–115°F, free, year-round
- [Colgate Warm Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/colgate-warm-springs): 106°F source, pH 9.5, Short Walk, near Superior, Mineral County

## Questions

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

**Where is Green Springs located?**
Green Springs is located in Sanders County, Montana at 2,813 feet elevation, near Plains. Coordinates: 47.4510°N, 114.6480°W.

**How do I get to Green Springs?**
Green Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Cottonwood Creek Road (127 ft from the road).

**Is Green Springs free to visit?**
Green Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Green Springs?**
Yes, Cascade Campground is located nearby (13.0 miles away).

## Sources

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