Lovells Hot Spring

Beaverhead County, Montana · Near Dillon
45.1110°N, 112.7140°W · 5,506 ft
72°F 68°F air · Good soaking weather 5,506 ft Roadside Camping nearby (4.4 mi)

Lovells Hot Spring is a hot spring in name only. The water in Beaverhead County, eight miles or so from Dillon, comes out tepid, warm to the hand and useless for soaking. The record carries no owner and no chemistry. It is a point on the map beside a road, with a temperature attached and little else.

Location

Roadside, a couple hundred feet from a road that goes unnamed. The spring sits at middling elevation in dry country, little more than a foot of precipitation a year and a light snow season. Henneberry House, a bit over four miles away, is the camping the row names. No land unit and designation is on record.

Winter months are listed as best, which for tepid water mostly means the roads are clear enough in a dry valley. Henneberry House is it for camping. Confirm who owns the land; the row does not say. There is no fee given and no sample date, so the temperature is an unverified figure.

Monthly Climate
18°
Jan
20°
Feb
29°
Mar
38°
Apr
49°
May
59°
Jun
69°
Jul
67°
Aug
57°
Sep
42°
Oct
28°
Nov
17°
Dec
Annual Precip: 13.9 in Annual Snow: 41.8 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 18°F · Water 72°F · +55° contrast
December Air 17°F · Water 72°F · +55° contrast
February Air 20°F · Water 72°F · +52° contrast
January offers 52°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
68°F
Clear NW 16.6 mph 35% Good soaking weather
This Afternoon 71° Low 42° Partly Sunny 2% precip
Spring is +1° warmer
Saturday 73° Low 45° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
Sunday 70° Low 40° Mostly Sunny 8% precip
Spring is +2° warmer
Monday 61° Low 38° Sunny
Spring is +11° warmer
Tuesday 67° Low 41° Sunny
Spring is +5° warmer
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Henneberry House 4.4 mi away

Overview The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. This historic cabin, built in 1905, is located approximately 14 miles south of Dillon, Montana, on the banks of the Beaverhead River. The cabin provides access to a variety of outdoor recreational activities on adjacent public lands. The cabin and surrounding lands are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Recreation Recreation opportu...

Reservable Yes
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Mile-High Advisory 5,506 ft

Lovells Hot Spring sits at 5,506 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 22% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
72°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 72°F (22°C)
Avg Air Temp 41°F
Above Ambient +31°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 238 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Lovells Hot Spring?
Lovells Hot Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Lovells Hot Spring located?
Lovells Hot Spring is located in Beaverhead County, Montana at 5,506 feet elevation, near Dillon. Coordinates: 45.1110°N, 112.7140°W.
How do I get to Lovells Hot Spring?
Lovells Hot Spring has Roadside road access (238 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Lovells Hot Spring?
Yes, Henneberry House is located nearby (4.4 miles away).