Outdoors NearbyWild Horse Hot Springs
Small soaking facility outside the town of Hot Springs with chemical-free communal outdoor plunges and a few cabins. Day visitors are welcome at Wild Horse Hot Springs with a paid pass.
| Access | Day passes for the public Day soaks are walk-in; at busy times soaks may be limited to 2 hours. Dogs must stay leashed outside the bathhouse or in your vehicle. No glass. |
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| Type | Primitive soaking tub |
| Location | Hot Springs, MT Managed by Private operator Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Prices | Adult 13+: $18 Local (Lake and Sanders County): $15 Child 6–12: $7 Child under 6: free Military: $10 Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Hours | 10 am–10 pm daily |
| Reservations | not needed |
| Dogs | Not allowed |
| Facilities | lodging |
| Website | wildhorsehotsprings.com |
| Phone | 406-741-3777 |
Best time to soak: Wild Horse Hot Springs
Hot water is most welcome on cold days. From October to April average highs near Hot Springs stay at 32 to 56 °F, with nights down to 20 °F. With lows at 20 to 26 °F from November to March, bring warm layers for getting out of the water.
| 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, 26 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
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Hot springs in the area
- Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths 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 Wild Horse Hot Springs?
Adult 13+: $18, Local (Lake and Sanders County): $15 and Child 6–12: $7, according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
Can you bring dogs to Wild Horse Hot Springs?
No, dogs are not allowed.
When is Wild Horse Hot Springs open?
10 am–10 pm daily.