# Hot Brook Springs, South Dakota

Hot Brook Springs in South Dakota. 75°F (24°C). Short Walk. Fall River County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Brook Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 75°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 | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 398 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,625 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 349 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Fall River County |
| Nearest town | Hot Springs |
| Coordinates | 43.45200, -103.50800 |
| Best months to soak | February, January, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Cold Brook Campground, 1.1 mi |

## About Hot Brook Springs

Hot Brook Springs is a tepid spring three miles from the town of Hot Springs, South Dakota, in Fall River County. Despite the name, the water is cooler than a bath. It is a USGS site with a water analysis on file from 2012. Cold Brook Campground is about a mile away. Who owns it, and if you can visit, is not recorded.

Around 3,600 feet, three feet or so of snow each winter, twenty inches of precipitation. A short walk, a bit over a hundred yards, separates it from an unnamed road. Cold Brook Campground is close enough to make a base. No land manager appears.

The record favors winter. Short walk in. The 2012 analysis found the water close to neutral, modest in dissolved solids, with iron among the minerals. Ownership and access are blank; check before you go. No fee listed. Cold Brook Campground is a mile off.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2012-08-05 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 398 mg/L |
| Calcium | 69.2 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 25.7 mg/L |
| Sodium | 37.1 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 68.9 mg/L |
| Chloride | 44.7 mg/L |
| Iron | 0 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Rapid City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/south-dakota/rapid-city), 45 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in South Dakota](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/south-dakota)
- [Hot Springs, SD](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
- [Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub), WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/warm-springs-immigrants-washtub): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Guernsey, Platte County
- [Douglas Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/douglas-hot-springs): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Douglas, Converse County
- [Alcova Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/alcova-hot-springs): 129°F source, Short Walk, near Mills, Natrona County
- [Horse Creek Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/horse-creek-springs): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Mills, Natrona County
- [Saratoga Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/saratoga-hot-springs-2): 129°F source, Roadside, near Saratoga, Carbon County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Brook Springs?**
Hot Brook Springs has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Hot Brook Springs located?**
Hot Brook Springs is located in Fall River County, South Dakota at 3,625 feet elevation, near Hot Springs. Coordinates: 43.4520°N, 103.5080°W.

**How do I get to Hot Brook Springs?**
Hot Brook Springs has Short Walk road access (349 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Hot Brook Springs?**
Yes, Cold Brook Campground is located nearby (1.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Brook Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 398 mg/L.

## Sources

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