# White Sulphur Springs, Montana

White Sulphur Springs in Montana. 136°F (58°C). Roadside. Meagher County.

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

## Can you soak at White Sulphur Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 136°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 | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.9 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 5,040 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 53 ft from the nearest road (South Central Avenue) |
| County | Meagher County |
| Nearest town | White Sulphur Springs |
| Coordinates | 46.54700, -110.90300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | THOMPSON GUARD STATION, 14.8 mi |

## About White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs the spring and White Sulphur Springs the town share a name and a location, in Meagher County, Montana; the spring is under two hundred yards from town center and fifty-odd feet from South Central Avenue. The water is hot, well above soaking temperature. There is a USGS site, sampled in 1978, near neutral with iron. No owner and access is on record.

About as roadside as it gets, in town and at moderate elevation. Snow totals are modest and the year runs dryish. Thompson Guard Station, about fifteen miles out, is the closest camping. Nothing on record says what is built at the spring, in town or otherwise.

Hot enough to scald; do not touch untested. Winter again is the season given. Being in town, ask locally about access, since the record does not say. Thompson Guard Station is the row's camping entry. The chemistry dates to 1978, and so does the temperature.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-08-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.9 |
| Calcium | 41 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 11 mg/L |
| Sodium | 480 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 300 mg/L |
| Chloride | 170 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near White Sulphur Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/white-sulphur-springs), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Bedford Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bedford-hot-springs): 74°F source, pH 8.2, Roadside, near Townsend, Broadwater County
- [Alhambra Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/alhambra-hot-springs): 138°F source, TDS 651 mg/L, Roadside, near Clancy, Jefferson County
- [Broadwater (Helena) Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/broadwater-helena-hot-springs): 151°F source, pH 8.3, Roadside, near Helena West Side, Lewis and Clark County
- [Bridger Canyon Warm Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bridger-canyon-warm-spring): 70°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 230 mg/L, Roadside, near Bozeman, 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
- [Hunters Hot Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/hunters-hot-springs-1): 140°F source, pH 8.6, Short Walk, near Big Timber, Sweet Grass County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at White Sulphur Springs?**
White Sulphur Springs has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is White Sulphur Springs located?**
White Sulphur Springs is located in Meagher County, Montana at 5,040 feet elevation, near White Sulphur Springs. Coordinates: 46.5470°N, 110.9030°W.

**How do I get to White Sulphur Springs?**
White Sulphur Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being South Central Avenue (53 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near White Sulphur Springs?**
Yes, Thompson Guard Station is located nearby (14.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at White Sulphur Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.9 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at White Sulphur Springs?**
With care. At 136°F White Sulphur 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