# Renova Hot Springs, Montana

Renova Hot Springs in Montana. 122°F (50°C). Roadside · Public Land. Jefferson County.

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

## Can you soak at Renova Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 122°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,500 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 228 ft from the nearest road (Point of Rocks Road) |
| Land | Dillon Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Nearest town | Whitehall |
| Coordinates | 45.79200, -112.12600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Toll Mountain Campground, 12.2 mi |

## About Renova Hot Springs

Renova Hot Springs flows hot on BLM ground in Jefferson County, Montana, under six miles from Whitehall, and access is recorded as open. OpenStreetMap spells it Renova Hotspring. The water is beyond comfortable soaking at the source. The Dillon Field Office manages the land, which is designated public. The USGS tracks it as a site with a 1977 sample.

Point of Rocks Road passes a couple hundred feet away. Mid-elevation, dry country with under four feet of snow most winters and light annual precipitation. Toll Mountain Campground, the nearest listed, is about twelve miles out. The land is public and undesignated beyond that.

Open access on BLM land. Hot enough to need care; check the water first. Winter gets the nod in the record, and the light snow helps. Toll Mountain Campground is the place to camp per the record. No fee is recorded. The chemistry dates to June 1977 and includes iron; the temperature was taken that day too.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Calcium | 51 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 13 mg/L |
| Sodium | 150 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 200 mg/L |
| Chloride | 34 mg/L |
| Iron | 80 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Three Forks](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/three-forks), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Pipestone Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/pipestone-hot-springs): 135°F source, pH 8.1, 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
- [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
- [Norris Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/norris-hot-springs): 127°F source, pH 7.8, Roadside, near Three Forks, Gallatin 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Renova Hot Springs?**
Renova Hot Springs has a water temperature of 122°F (50°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Renova Hot Springs located?**
Renova Hot Springs is located in Jefferson County, Montana at 4,500 feet elevation, near Whitehall. Coordinates: 45.7920°N, 112.1260°W.

**How do I get to Renova Hot Springs?**
Renova Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Point of Rocks Road (228 ft from the road).

**Is Renova Hot Springs free to visit?**
Renova Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Renova Hot Springs?**
Yes, Toll Mountain Campground is located nearby (12.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Renova Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Renova Hot Springs?**
With care. At 122°F Renova 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