# Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs, Montana

Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs in Montana. 79°F (26°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Blaine County.

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

## Can you soak at Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 79°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. 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) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,670 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,360 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Fort Belknap Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Blaine County |
| Nearest town | Fort Belknap Agency |
| Coordinates | 47.99400, -108.44500 |
| Best months to soak | February, January, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Camp Creek Campground, 5.7 mi |

## About Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs

Lodgepole Springs, listed under the second name Big Warm, sits on Fort Belknap Reservation land in Blaine County, Montana, about thirty-two miles out from Fort Belknap Agency. Despite the Big Warm name the water is only tepid. It is heavily mineralized, though; a 1973 reading put the dissolved solids high, with calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride in the mix. The land is tribal. No photo on record.

A short walk, roughly a fifth of a mile, from an unnamed road at low elevation in the north of the state. Moderate snow, a fairly dry year otherwise. Fort Belknap holds the land.

Access is unknown and this is reservation ground, so get permission first. Camp Creek Campground is under six miles off. December through February are marked as best and the snow is not deep, so that fits. The temperature dates from 1973 and is not a current reading; no pH is recorded.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1973-08-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 1,670 mg/L |
| Calcium | 270 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 96 mg/L |
| Sodium | 75 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,100 mg/L |
| Chloride | 57 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Lewistown](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/lewistown), 72 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Little Warm Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/little-warm-springs): 73°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 1,550 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fort Belknap Agency, Blaine County
- [The (Landusky) Plunge, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/the-landusky-plunge): 77°F source, TDS 954 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fort Belknap Agency, Blaine County
- [Landusky Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/landusky-springs): 70°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 1,680 mg/L, Roadside, near Fort Belknap Agency, Blaine County
- [Brooks Warm Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/brooks-warm-spring): 68°F source, pH 7.4, TDS 659 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lewistown, Fergus County
- [Durfee Creek Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/durfee-creek-springs): 70°F source, TDS 2,670 mg/L, Hike, near Roundup, Musselshell County
- [White Sulphur Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/white-sulphur-springs): 136°F source, pH 6.9, Roadside, near White Sulphur Springs, Meagher County

## Questions

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

**Where is Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs located?**
Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs is located in Blaine County, Montana at 3,360 feet elevation, near Fort Belknap Agency. Coordinates: 47.9940°N, 108.4450°W.

**How do I get to Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs?**
Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs free to visit?**
Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs?**
Yes, Camp Creek Campground is located nearby (5.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Lodgepole (Big Warm) Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. Total dissolved solids measure 1,670 mg/L.

## Sources

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