# Silver Star Hot Springs, Montana

Silver Star Hot Springs in Montana. 163°F (73°C). Short Walk. Jefferson County.

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

## Can you soak at Silver Star Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 163°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 163°F (73°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.6 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,667 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.3 mi from the nearest road (Ridge Road) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Nearest town | Whitehall |
| Coordinates | 45.68500, -112.29500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HELLS CANYON GUARD STATION, 6.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 163°F, the source water at Silver Star Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Silver Star Hot Springs

Silver Star Hot Springs in Jefferson County, Montana, sixteen miles from Whitehall, produces water hotter than you could put a hand in. It is scalding at the source. The record gives no owner and no access status. A USGS site is linked with chemistry from 1977. Nothing says what, if anything, has been built around it.

Ridge Road is the nearest named road, about a third of a mile away. Call it a short walk. Modest elevation. Snow stays under five feet and rain is light. Hells Canyon Guard Station is the closest camping given, about six miles off. Land unit and designation are blank in the row.

Scalding at the source; do not touch it. December to February is the window listed. Hells Canyon Guard Station is the nearest camping. Access is unrecorded and no owner is named, so find out who owns it before going. The 1977 sample was mildly alkaline, and the temperature figure is from that survey.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.6 |
| Calcium | 9.5 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 170 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 190 mg/L |
| Chloride | 32 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Butte](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/butte), 23 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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Beaverhead Rock Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/beaverhead-rock-spring): 81°F source, Roadside, near Dillon, Beaverhead County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Silver Star Hot Springs?**
Silver Star Hot Springs has a water temperature of 163°F (73°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Silver Star Hot Springs located?**
Silver Star Hot Springs is located in Jefferson County, Montana at 4,667 feet elevation, near Whitehall. Coordinates: 45.6850°N, 112.2950°W.

**How do I get to Silver Star Hot Springs?**
Silver Star Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Ridge Road (0.3 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Silver Star Hot Springs?**
Yes, Hells Canyon Guard Station is located nearby (6.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Silver Star Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.6 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Silver Star Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Silver Star Hot Springs reaches 163°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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