# Pipestone Hot Springs, Montana

Pipestone Hot Springs in Montana. 135°F (57°C). Roadside. Jefferson County.

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

## Can you soak at Pipestone Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 135°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 135°F (57°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.1 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,537 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 118 ft from the nearest road (Hot Springs Road) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Nearest town | Whitehall |
| Coordinates | 45.89600, -112.23300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Toll Mountain Campground, 7.3 mi |

## About Pipestone Hot Springs

Pipestone Hot Springs sits under seven miles from Whitehall in Jefferson County, Montana, on Hot Springs Road. It runs hot, at the top of the range where people still manage to soak, and only a little short of scalding. The water is alkaline per a 1977 sample, the one chemistry reading on file. Owner and access are not recorded. No photograph exists.

Roadside, about a hundred feet from Hot Springs Road, low in a dry valley. Moderate snow in winter. The record names no land unit and no designation, which leaves ownership an open question.

Be careful with the water; at this temperature a few seconds is enough to burn. Toll Mountain Campground is seven miles or so out. The cold months carry the best rating, and snowfall is moderate. No fee is recorded either. The temperature dates from 1977. Confirm access before you go, since nothing on file says the public is allowed.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-06-21 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 |
| Calcium | 3.1 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 100 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 95 mg/L |
| Chloride | 22 mg/L |
| Iron | 70 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Butte](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/butte), 20 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Renova Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/renova-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 7.5, Roadside, near Whitehall, Jefferson County
- [Silver Star Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/silver-star-hot-springs): 163°F source, pH 7.6, Short Walk, near Whitehall, Jefferson County
- [Boulder Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/boulder-hot-springs): 169°F source, pH 8.8, Short Walk, near Boulder, Jefferson County
- [Potosi Warm Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/potosi-warm-springs): 124°F source, pH 8.3, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [Potosi Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/potosi-hot-springs): 122°F source, pH 8.3, Roadside, near Virginia City, Madison 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Pipestone Hot Springs?**
Pipestone Hot Springs has a water temperature of 135°F (57°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Pipestone Hot Springs located?**
Pipestone Hot Springs is located in Jefferson County, Montana at 4,537 feet elevation, near Whitehall. Coordinates: 45.8960°N, 112.2330°W.

**How do I get to Pipestone Hot Springs?**
Pipestone Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Hot Springs Road (118 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Pipestone Hot Springs?**
Yes, Toll Mountain Campground is located nearby (7.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Pipestone Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Pipestone Hot Springs?**
With care. At 135°F Pipestone Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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