10 Best Montana Towns Near Hot Springs

10 Best Montana Towns Near Hot Springs

Soak in Big Sky Country's Natural Geothermal Waters

Montana sits atop one of the most geothermally active regions in North America, and the state is dotted with natural hot springs: from rustic soaking pools along mountain creeks to full resort experiences. These towns put you closest to Montana's best hot springs, so you can end every adventure with a warm soak under the stars.

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#1
Hot SpringsMontana's Natural Spa
Pop. 557

Hot Springs is just 0 miles from Big Medicine Hot Springs. Known as "Montana's Natural Spa," this town of 557 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Big Medicine Hot Springs
Distance: 0 mi
Population: 557
Elevation: 2,835 ft
#2
White Sulphur SpringsThe Castle Mountain Town
Pop. 1,046

White Sulphur Springs is just 0 miles from Spa Hot Springs (White Sulphur Springs). Known as "The Castle Mountain Town," this town of 1,046 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Spa Hot Springs (White Sulphur Springs)
Distance: 0 mi
Population: 1,046
Elevation: 5,039 ft
#3
HelenaThe Queen City of the Rockies
Pop. 33,100

Helena is just 1 miles from Broadwater Hot Springs. Known as "The Queen City of the Rockies," this city of 33,100 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Broadwater Hot Springs
Distance: 1 mi
Population: 33,100
Elevation: 4,039 ft
#4
BoulderThe Gateway to the Elkhorns
Pop. 1,201

Boulder is just 2 miles from Boulder Hot Springs. Known as "The Gateway to the Elkhorns," this town of 1,201 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Boulder Hot Springs
Distance: 2 mi
Population: 1,201
Elevation: 4,908 ft
#5
BozemanThe Gallatin Gateway
Pop. 58,000

Bozeman is just 5 miles from Bozeman Hot Springs. Known as "The Gallatin Gateway," this city of 58,000 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Bozeman Hot Springs
Distance: 5 mi
Population: 58,000
Elevation: 4,826 ft
#6
East HelenaThe Prickly Pear Gateway
Pop. 2,264

East Helena is just 5 miles from Broadwater Hot Springs. Known as "The Prickly Pear Gateway," this town of 2,264 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Broadwater Hot Springs
Distance: 5 mi
Population: 2,264
Elevation: 3,888 ft
#7
GardinerThe North Gate to Yellowstone
Pop. 791

Gardiner is just 5 miles from Yellowstone Hot Springs. Known as "The North Gate to Yellowstone," this town of 791 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Yellowstone Hot Springs
Distance: 5 mi
Population: 791
Elevation: 5,906 ft
#8
WhitehallThe Gateway to the Pipestone
Pop. 1,156

Whitehall is just 6 miles from Renova Hotspring. Known as "The Gateway to the Pipestone," this town of 1,156 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Renova Hotspring
Distance: 6 mi
Population: 1,156
Elevation: 4,360 ft
#9
AnacondaThe Smelter City
Pop. 9,421

Anaconda is just 8 miles from Fairmont Hot Springs. Known as "The Smelter City," this city of 9,421 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Fairmont Hot Springs
Distance: 8 mi
Population: 9,421
Elevation: 5,279 ft
#10
HamiltonThe Banana Belt of Montana
Pop. 4,659

Hamilton is just 8 miles from Sleeping Child Hot Springs. Known as "The Banana Belt of Montana," this town of 4,659 makes a perfect base for combining outdoor adventure with relaxation.

Nearest Spring: Sleeping Child Hot Springs
Distance: 8 mi
Population: 4,659
Elevation: 3,573 ft

How We Ranked These Towns

Ranked by distance to the nearest hot spring. Hot springs include both developed resorts and natural soaking areas. Only named, publicly accessible hot springs are included.

Data last collected: Zillow Research (Jan 2026), U.S. Census ACS (Jan 2026), FBI UCR (Mar 2026), Montana OPI/NCES (Jan 2026), Montana DPHHS (Mar 2026), EPA NPL (Jan 2026). Rankings are updated when data is refreshed. Check individual town profiles for details.

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