# Hot Springs in South Dakota

South Dakota has 2 documented thermal springs. Temperatures range from 75°F to 87°F.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/south-dakota
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs listed: 2

## At a glance

- Source water temperatures run from 75°F to 87°F across 2 springs with a reading (USGS records; resorts cool their water before it reaches the pools)
- Roadside springs: 1
- Backcountry springs: 0
- Springs with a campground nearby: 2
- Hottest: [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/south-dakota/hot-springs-fall-river-county), 87°F source, pH 7.2, Roadside, near Hot Springs, Fall River County
- Highest: [Hot Brook Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/south-dakota/hot-brook-springs), 75°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 398 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hot Springs, Fall River County

## Hot springs near cities in South Dakota

- [Hot springs near Rapid City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/south-dakota/rapid-city)
- [Hot springs near Spearfish](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/south-dakota/spearfish)

## All 2 springs, hottest first

| Spring | Source temp | pH | Access | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/south-dakota/hot-springs-fall-river-county) | 87°F | 7.2 | Roadside | Hot Springs |
| [Hot Brook Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/south-dakota/hot-brook-springs) | 75°F | 7.5 | Short Walk | Hot Springs |

## Questions

**How many hot springs are in South Dakota?**
South Dakota has 2 documented thermal springs, with the highest concentrations in Fall River.

**What is the hottest hot spring in South Dakota?**
Hot Springs is the hottest documented hot spring in South Dakota, with a water temperature of 87°F.

**Which hot springs in South Dakota have camping nearby?**
2 hot springs in South Dakota have a documented campground nearby, such as Cold Brook Campground near Hot Springs.