Outdoors NearbyQuinn's Hot Springs Resort
Resort on the Clark Fork River along Highway 135 with seven pools of different temperatures and age rules. Day visitors soak in timed 4-hour sessions. Quinn's Hot Springs Resort sells day passes, so you don't need to stay overnight.
| Access | Day passes for the public Non-guests must book a 4-hour day-use session online in advance; everyone pays the same rate regardless of age. No outside food or drinks, no glass. |
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| Type | Hot springs resort, 7 pools |
| Location | Paradise, MT Managed by Private operator Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | five natural pools 100–106 °F plus a 55 °F cold plunge; two salt-treated pools upper 90s to 100 °F |
| Prices | Day-use session: $21 (per person, Mon–Thu) Day-use session: $23 (per person, Fri–Sun) Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Hours | Day-use sessions 8 am–noon, noon–4 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Reservations | required |
| Ages | Pool 1 adults 18+; Pools 2–4 ages 14+; Pool 5 ages 5+; Pool 6 all ages; Pool 7 ages 3+; under 5 not allowed in water over 100 °F |
| Dogs | Not allowed |
| Facilities | lodging, food, bar, changing rooms |
| Website | quinnshotsprings.com |
| Phone | (406) 826-3150 |
Best time to soak: Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
Most people soak in the cooler months. From November to March average highs around Paradise stay at 34 to 53 °F, with nights down to 22 °F. With lows at 22 to 27 °F from November to March, bring warm layers for getting out of the water. From July to August highs reach 88 to 89 °F. In that heat, early mornings and evenings are the most comfortable time to soak.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 °F | 22 °F | 5 |
| Feb | 42 °F | 22 °F | 4 |
| Mar | 53 °F | 27 °F | 5 |
| Apr | 61 °F | 32 °F | 5 |
| May | 71 °F | 40 °F | 6 |
| Jun | 78 °F | 46 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 89 °F | 51 °F | 3 |
| Aug | 88 °F | 49 °F | 3 |
| Sep | 77 °F | 42 °F | 3 |
| Oct | 61 °F | 34 °F | 4 |
| Nov | 43 °F | 27 °F | 6 |
| Dec | 34 °F | 22 °F | 6 |
More to do nearby
- Rambiker Falls (waterfall, 26 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
- Earth Pak roll-top waterproof dry bag Keeps your phone, keys and dry clothes safe on wet rocks next to the pool. View on Amazon
- Battery-free floating water thermometer Check a pool before you get in. Natural springs can run hotter than they look. View on Amazon
- Top pick 4Monster quick-dry microfiber towel with case Packs small for the hike to the pools and dries in the car on the way home. View on Amazon
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Hot springs in the area
- Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths Day pass
- Wild Horse Hot Springs Day pass
- Lolo Hot Springs Day pass
- Jerry Johnson Hot Springs Free
- Stanley Hot Springs Free
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 Quinn's Hot Springs Resort?
Day-use session: $21 (per person, Mon–Thu) and Day-use session: $23 (per person, Fri–Sun), according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Quinn's Hot Springs Resort?
Five natural pools 100–106 °F plus a 55 °F cold plunge; two salt-treated pools upper 90s to 100 °F.
Can you bring dogs to Quinn's Hot Springs Resort?
No, dogs are not allowed.
When is Quinn's Hot Springs Resort open?
Day-use sessions 8 am–noon, noon–4 pm, 4–8 pm.