# Staudenmeyer Springs, Montana

Staudenmeyer Springs in Montana. 82°F (28°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Madison County.

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

## Can you soak at Staudenmeyer Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 82°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 6,840 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (North Valley Road) |
| Land | Sandhills Preserve, NGO |
| County | Madison County |
| Nearest town | Virginia City |
| Coordinates | 44.70100, -111.87800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WEST FORK CABIN (S OF ENNIS), 7.1 mi |

## About Staudenmeyer Springs

Staudenmeyer Springs rises on the Sandhills Preserve, a privately held conservation property run by a nonprofit, in Madison County, Montana. Virginia City is the nearest town on record, about forty-one miles off. The water is tepid, pleasant on the skin and nowhere near a hot soak. Access is marked unknown, which for a preserve means asking the managing organization.

North Valley Road passes about four tenths of a mile away, and the rest is on foot. The spring sits high, in country with deep snow and a wet year. It lies inside the Sandhills Preserve, which is private conservation ground, so the usual public-land assumptions do not hold.

The spring sits within the Sandhills Preserve, held by a nonprofit as private conservation land, and it has a USGS site record.

Contact the preserve before you visit. West Fork Cabin is the closest camp on record, about seven miles away. Winter gets the nod as best season on record, though at this elevation and snowfall a summer walk is the sane choice. Water chemistry and temperature date from a 1977 survey. No photo exists.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-10-03 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.4 |
| Calcium | 66.5 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 27.7 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 114 mg/L |
| Chloride | 9.7 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Virginia City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/virginia-city), 1 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Andersons Pasture Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/andersons-pasture-springs): 82°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [Sloan Cow Camp Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/sloan-cow-camp-spring): 86°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [West Fork Swimming Hole, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/west-fork-swimming-hole): 79°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Wolf Creek Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/wolf-creek-hot-springs): 154°F source, pH 8.6, Hike, near Big Sky, Gallatin County
- [Vigilante Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/vigilante-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near Virginia City, Madison County
- [Puller Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/puller-hot-springs): 111°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Madison County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Staudenmeyer Springs?**
Staudenmeyer Springs has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Staudenmeyer Springs located?**
Staudenmeyer Springs is located in Madison County, Montana at 6,840 feet elevation, near Virginia City. Coordinates: 44.7010°N, 111.8780°W.

**How do I get to Staudenmeyer Springs?**
Staudenmeyer Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being North Valley Road (0.4 mi from the road).

**Is Staudenmeyer Springs free to visit?**
Staudenmeyer Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by NGO.

**Can I camp near Staudenmeyer Springs?**
Yes, West Fork Cabin (S Of Ennis) is located nearby (7.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Staudenmeyer Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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