Natural hot springs are a road trip-worthy destination year round in Montana, and you won’t have trouble finding a tranquil spot to soak when staying in Missoula. Over 10 natural hot springs lie in every direction, and you can reach any of them in less than 2 hours by car. Some folks like a challenge and opt to hike to secluded springs, such as Bob Weir Hot Springs, while others enjoy the added amenities of spots like Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Summer hikers and campers take advantage of natural springs after a day of outdoor adventure, while winter skiers and snowboarders soak tired muscles as snow falls around them. Regardless of your soaking style and season, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from. We did some digging and found these 13 natural hot springs, all less than 2 hours from your home base in Missoula.
Lolo Hot Springs
Drive time: 49 minutes
Amenities: Restaurant and Bar, Lodging, RV Park, Casino, Snowmobile Rentals
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Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
Drive time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Amenities: Three undeveloped pools in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho.
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Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort
Drive time: 1 hour 9 minutes
Amenities: Lodging, Restaurant and Bar, Event Space
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Nimrod Hot Springs
Drive time: 33 minutes
Amenities: Fresh air and natural spaces! Nimrod is an undeveloped hot springs just off I-90.
Lost Trail Hot Springs Resort
Drive time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Amenities: Lodging, Restaurant
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Bob Weir Hot Springs
Drive time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Amenities: The great outdoors, baby! Bob Weir Hot Springs is nestled in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho, just a quick 0.7 hike from the trailhead parking lot.
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Drive time: 1 hour 33 minutes
Amenities: Lodging, Restaurant and Bar, Golf, Event Space, Spa, Adventure Guide Services
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Sleeping Child Hot Springs
Drive time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Amenities: Gain private access to this natural hot springs when renting out the luxurious 5-level Sleeping Child Hot Springs Lodge for large groups.
Wild Horse Hot Springs
Drive time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Amenities: Lodging, RV Park, Spa
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Broadwater Hot Springs and Fitness
Drive time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Amenities: Restaurant, Taproom, Event Space, Fitness Center
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Drive time: 1 hour 18 minutes
The name says it all! While in Hot Springs you have options like Big Medicine Hot Springs, Rose’s Plunge, The Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths and Alameda’s Hot Springs Retreat.
