Norris Hot Springs
- From $12
- 106°F
- 55 min from Bozeman
- Walk-in OK
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.
- Price
- From $12
- Water
- 106°F
- Nearest town
- Norris
- From Bozeman
- 55 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 | 1 |
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| Lodging | No |
| Camping nearby | 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
651 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–sulfate (sodium sulfate water)
- pH
- 7.8
- Temp at source
- 113°F
- Lithium
- 0.10 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 7.4 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.16 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.05 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “03s01w14daba01 Norris (Beartrap)”, sampled 1964–1978 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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| Main pool40 x 40 ft; below 100F in summer, up to 106F in winter. | 106°F |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Drained nightly and refilled over 8 hours
- Pressure-washed Tuesdays
- No chemicals used in the water or on the planks
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Drinks / bar: yes
- Sauna: no
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
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What's here
- 40 x 40 ft fir-plank pool over the spring
- drained nightly, no chemicals
- 50 Mile Cafe and Grill
- No Loose Dogs Saloon
- live music
- on-site summer campground
Getting there
- From Bozeman55 min36 mi
- From Bozeman (BZN)56 min38 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 4,865 ft |
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| Road | Paved road |
| Parking | Overflow lot for campers waiting for their site |
| Cell service | None |
Things to do near Norris
Madison Buffalo Jump State Park
Bison cliff jump site used by Native peoples, about 25 miles east.
Campgrounds
- Trapper Springs Campground5.8 mi
- Potosi Campground11.1 mi
- Branham Lake Campground.15.4 mi
- Madison River Fishing Access16.1 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
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.
Pipestone Village & Hotsprings
Glamping cabins and domes near Whitehall, each with a private outdoor hot springs tub, on the site of the historic Pipestone Hot Springs. Soaking is for overnight guests only. Off-road and hiking trails surround the property, and Lewis & Clark Caverns and Butte are within a short drive.
Boulder Hot Springs Inn, Spa & Retreat Center
A historic inn and retreat center 3 miles from Boulder in the Elkhorn Mountain foothills, run as an alcohol-, drug- and smoke-free property. Day passes cover an outdoor pool kept at about 96-100F and indoor plunges and steam rooms, with separate women-only and co-ed sides. The indoor hot plunges are continuous-flow without harsh chemicals, while the outdoor pool uses bromine.
Bozeman Hot Springs: 25 mi · Pipestone Village & Hotsprings: 34 mi · Boulder Hot Springs Inn, Spa & Retreat Center: 47 mi
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· checked November 2026
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