Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
- From $14
- 96–103°F
- 1 hr 3 min from Bozeman
- Walk-in OK
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.
- Price
- From $14
- Water
- 96–103°F
- Nearest town
- Pray
- From Bozeman
- 1 hr 3 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
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Rules
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On site
| Pools | 2 |
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| Lodging | Yes |
Not stated by the venue: swimwear, dogs.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
259 mg/L
Lightly mineralized · Calcium–sulfate (gypsum-type water)
- pH
- 7.4
- Temp at source
- 113°F
- Lithium
- 0.03 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 0.90 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.06 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.03 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “06s09e01cdc 01 Chico Hot Spr C 07a” (0.1 mi from Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa), sampled 1964–1977 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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| Large poolAverage about 96F; temperature varies with conditions. | 96°F |
| Small poolAverage about 103F. | 103°F |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Changing rooms: yes
- Showers: yes
- Lockers: yes
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Drinks / bar: yes
- Massage: yes
- Restrooms: yes
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| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
| Glass containers | Not allowed |
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What's here
- two open-air geothermal pools
- historic 1900 main lodge (National Register)
- cabins, chalets and log homes
- Poolside Grille and Saloon
- day spa
- Paradise Valley and Absaroka views
Getting there
- From Bozeman1 hr 3 min51 mi
- From Livingston37 min27 mi
- From Bozeman (BZN)1 hr 12 min60 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 5,244 ft |
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Things to do near Pray
Yellowstone National Park (North Entrance)
North Entrance at Gardiner, about 30 miles south on US 89.
Trailheads
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Yellowstone Hot Springs
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.
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.
Yellowstone Hot Springs: 16 mi · Bozeman Hot Springs: 33 mi · Norris Hot Springs: 51 mi
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· checked November 2026
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