Yellowstone Hot Springs
- From $18
- 60–105°F
- 1 hr 22 min from Bozeman
- Walk-in OK
A soaking complex on the Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs, eight miles north of the park's North Entrance. Three flow-through mineral pools include a 103-105F hot pool, a 98-100F main pool with alcoves and a 60-65F cold plunge. Cabins and suites are available year-round, RV and tent sites May to October, and the site is alcohol-, tobacco- and pet-free.
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✓ Verified November 2026
- Price
- From $18
- Water
- 60–105°F
- Nearest town
- Gardiner
- From Bozeman
- 1 hr 22 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
| Price |
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
| Booking | No reservations needed during normal hours |
Rules
| Ages |
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| Dogs | No |
On site
| Pools | 3 |
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| Lodging | Yes |
Not stated by the venue: swimwear.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
2,180 mg/L
Highly mineralized · Calcium–sulfate (gypsum-type water)
- pH
- 7.3
- Temp at source
- 144°F
- Lithium
- 0.27 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 3.6 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.51 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.14 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “Laduke (Corwin) Hot Sp Nr Corwin Springs Mt” (1.8 mi from Yellowstone Hot Springs), sampled 1972–1994 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp |
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| Hot Pool | 103–105°F |
| Main PoolHas alcoves and shallow areas for children. | 98–100°F |
| Cold Plungecold | 60–65°F |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- All pools flow-through with constant fresh mineral water
- Tourism office says no chlorine is required
- Changing rooms: yes
- Showers: yes
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Drinks / bar: no
- Restrooms: yes
- Sauna: no
| Accessibility |
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| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
| Glass containers | Not allowed |
| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- flow-through mineral pools
- hot pool, main pool and cold plunge
- Yellowstone River setting
- cabins and extended-stay suites
- RV park and tent camping (May-Oct)
- East Gate Cafe
Getting there
- From Bozeman1 hr 22 min71 mi
- From Livingston56 min47 mi
- From Bozeman (BZN)1 hr 31 min80 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 5,104 ft |
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Things to do near Gardiner
Trailheads
- Rescue Creek Trailhead8.2 mi
- Lava Creek Trailhead9.7 mi
- Sepulcher Mountain Trailhead10.6 mi
- Snow Pass Trailhead11.4 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
A historic resort in Paradise Valley whose main lodge opened in 1900, about 23 miles south of Livingston on US 89. Two open-air mineral pools average about 96F (large pool) and 103F (small pool), with no added chemicals. Day passes are sold alongside lodge rooms, cabins, a dining room, saloon and day spa.
Bozeman Hot Springs
A large soaking complex 8 miles west of Bozeman on US 191 with 12 indoor and outdoor pools from about 57F to 106F, plus a dry sauna and steam room. The indoor pools are drained nightly without chlorine; the three main outdoor pools are chlorinated. It closes from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown and does not sell or allow alcohol.
Norris Hot Springs
A single 40-by-40-foot pool built of locally milled fir planks laid over artesian springs, about 35 miles west of Bozeman. The pool is drained every night and refills with fresh water; no chemicals are used, and temperatures run below 100F in summer and up to 106F in winter. A cafe, saloon and frequent live music share the site, with a summer campground next door.
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa: 16 mi · Bozeman Hot Springs: 42 mi · Norris Hot Springs: 54 mi
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· checked November 2026
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