Outdoors NearbySymes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
Historic 1920s hotel in the town of Hot Springs with hot and cold outdoor mineral pools, a hot tub and a sauna. Day visitors are welcome at Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths with a paid pass.
| Access | Day passes for the public Walk-ins are welcome; call ahead to confirm day-soak prices. |
|---|---|
| Type | Bathhouse |
| Location | Hot Springs, MT Managed by Private operator Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | 113 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980) |
| Hours | 8 am–11 pm |
| Season | year-round |
| Reservations | recommended |
| Website | symeshotsprings.com |
| Phone | 406.741.2361 |
Best time to soak: Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
Most people soak in the cooler months. From October to April average highs near Hot Springs stay at 32 to 56 °F, with nights down to 20 °F. From November to March lows average 20 to 26 °F, so paths and decks around the pools can ice over and dirt roads may close.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 °F | 20 °F | 3 |
| Feb | 37 °F | 21 °F | 3 |
| Mar | 47 °F | 26 °F | 4 |
| Apr | 56 °F | 32 °F | 5 |
| May | 65 °F | 40 °F | 6 |
| Jun | 71 °F | 46 °F | 6 |
| Jul | 83 °F | 52 °F | 3 |
| Aug | 83 °F | 51 °F | 3 |
| Sep | 71 °F | 43 °F | 3 |
| Oct | 55 °F | 34 °F | 5 |
| Nov | 40 °F | 26 °F | 4 |
| Dec | 32 °F | 21 °F | 4 |
More to do nearby
- Mud Creek Falls (waterfall, 31 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
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Hot springs in the area
- Wild Horse Hot Springs Day pass
- Quinn's Hot Springs Resort 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 Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths?
There is a fee for day use. The operator's website has current prices.
How hot is Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths?
113 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980). Pool temperatures are usually lower than at the source and change with the season.
When is Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths open?
8 am–11 pm. year-round.