Outdoors NearbyBroadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
Hot springs pools and fitness center on the west edge of Helena at a historic spa site. Several soaking pools, hot tubs, cold plunges and a recreation pool. Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness is open to day visitors for a fee.
| Access | Day passes for the public Single-use day admission includes the pools, spa and fitness areas; no re-entry once you leave. |
|---|---|
| Type | Developed pools |
| Location | Helena, MT Managed by Private operator Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | soaker pools 97–102 °F, hot tubs 101–104 °F, cold plunges 50–59 °F |
| Prices | Adult: $17 (Mon–Thu; $22 Fri–Sun & holidays) Kids 0–4: $8 (Mon–Thu; $12 Fri–Sun & holidays) Kids 5–13: $15 (Mon–Thu; $20 Fri–Sun & holidays) Seniors 65+ / military: $15 (Mon–Thu; $17 Fri–Sun & holidays) Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 6 am–10:30 pm; Fri 6 am–11:30 pm; Sat 7:30 am–11:30 pm; Sun 7:30 am–10:30 pm |
| Season | year-round |
| Reservations | not needed |
| Ages | hot tubs not recommended for children under 5 |
| Facilities | changing rooms, food, fitness center |
| Website | broadwatermt.com |
| Phone | 406-443-5777 |
Best time to soak: Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
Soaking feels best when the air is cool. From October to April average highs near Helena stay at 32 to 58 °F, with nights down to 14 °F. From November to March lows average 14 to 25 °F, so paths and decks around the pools can ice over and dirt roads may close.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 °F | 14 °F | 1 |
| Feb | 37 °F | 17 °F | 1 |
| Mar | 48 °F | 25 °F | 2 |
| Apr | 57 °F | 32 °F | 4 |
| May | 66 °F | 42 °F | 5 |
| Jun | 75 °F | 49 °F | 6 |
| Jul | 86 °F | 55 °F | 3 |
| Aug | 85 °F | 53 °F | 3 |
| Sep | 73 °F | 45 °F | 3 |
| Oct | 58 °F | 34 °F | 3 |
| Nov | 43 °F | 23 °F | 2 |
| Dec | 33 °F | 14 °F | 2 |
More to do nearby
- Cunningham Park Ice Rink (outdoor ice rink, 3 mi)
- Helena Skatepark (skatepark, 4 mi)
- Paws Park (dog park, 4 mi)
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More hot springs nearby
- Boulder Hot Springs Day pass
- Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Guests only
- Spa Hot Springs Motel Day pass
- Norris Hot Springs Day pass
- Bozeman Hot Springs Day pass
- Elkhorn Hot Springs Day pass
Sources
Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay at Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness?
Adult: $17 (Mon–Thu; $22 Fri–Sun & holidays), Kids 0–4: $8 (Mon–Thu; $12 Fri–Sun & holidays) and Kids 5–13: $15 (Mon–Thu; $20 Fri–Sun & holidays), according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness?
Soaker pools 97–102 °F, hot tubs 101–104 °F, cold plunges 50–59 °F.
When is Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness open?
Mon–Thu 6 am–10:30 pm; Fri 6 am–11:30 pm; Sat 7:30 am–11:30 pm; Sun 7:30 am–10:30 pm. year-round.