# Puller Hot Springs, Montana

Puller Hot Springs in Montana. 111°F (44°C). Short Walk. Madison County.

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

## Can you soak at Puller Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 111°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 111°F (44°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,464 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 357 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Madison County |
| Nearest town | Virginia City |
| Coordinates | 45.17100, -112.15300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | VIGILANTE CABIN, 14.1 mi |

## About Puller Hot Springs

Puller Hot Springs sits in Madison County, Montana, fourteen miles or so from Virginia City, and at the source it runs a little above the range people soak in comfortably, so it is close to soaking temperature. A 1976 USGS sample found near-neutral water with iron. Who owns it and if you may visit are both unknown, and there is no photo.

A short walk of three hundred-odd feet from the road, and the road itself goes without a name in the listing. Elevation runs middling, snowfall moderate. The year runs dry. No land unit or designation is on record. Virginia City is the closest town on file.

The nearest camp listed is Vigilante Cabin, fourteen miles or so away. The winter months are what the record flags, and moderate snow makes that workable on paper. Check the temperature by hand before you sit; it is at the edge of what most skin tolerates. No access status exists, so ask before you walk in. No fee or bathhouse is recorded.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1976-05-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Calcium | 64 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 20 mg/L |
| Sodium | 330 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 370 mg/L |
| Chloride | 91 mg/L |
| Iron | 60 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Virginia City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/virginia-city), 35 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Trudau Warm Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/trudau-warm-springs): 73°F source, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [Vigilante Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/vigilante-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [Beaverhead Rock Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/beaverhead-rock-spring): 81°F source, Roadside, near Dillon, Beaverhead County
- [Ennis Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/ennis-hot-springs): 181°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [New Biltmore Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/new-biltmore-hot-springs): 127°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Dillon, Beaverhead County
- [Lovells Hot Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/lovells-hot-spring): 72°F source, Roadside, near Dillon, Beaverhead County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Puller Hot Springs?**
Puller Hot Springs has a water temperature of 111°F (44°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Puller Hot Springs located?**
Puller Hot Springs is located in Madison County, Montana at 5,464 feet elevation, near Virginia City. Coordinates: 45.1710°N, 112.1530°W.

**How do I get to Puller Hot Springs?**
Puller Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (357 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Puller Hot Springs?**
Yes, Vigilante Cabin is located nearby (14.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Puller Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Puller Hot Springs?**
With care. At 111°F Puller 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