Big Medicine Hot Springs
Also known as Camas Hot Springs
105–107°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Big Medicine, also called Camas Hot Springs, is a small outdoor cement pool owned by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in the town of Hot Springs. Visitors pay a few dollars into a cash box and soak in water kept at about 105 to 107F. There is a changing booth, a toilet and adjacent campground and cabins.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyRV and tent camping and three rental cabins adjacent. Dogs allowed in the campground but not in the pool.
- Toilets & changing roomsAlso parking
- Pools1 (outdoor cement pool about 6 by 15 feet)
- Quiet
- HoursNo formal posted hours and no staff on site; open year-round per guide.
- Good for kids
- Open in winterTown pool, open year-round; cash box, no staff. Winter guide
- Fees$5 per person honor system, cash only in a box on site (per Hot Springs Guides; checked 2026-10-18).
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
Check before you go
The Bras Fire (1,688 acres, 45% contained) is 5 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
No 2025-2026 closure found; Hot Springs Guides page updated in 2026 lists it as operating. No official CSKT page was found, so tribal rules are from third-party guides (checked 2026-10-18).
Source water enters near 113F and the pool is kept around 105-107F, so limit session time and stay hydrated. Pool edge can be slippery with condensation and mineral deposits. No official amoeba or bacteria advisory found. Tribal land: pay the fee, respect posted rules, no glass or dogs in pool. No separate day-use permit for visitors was found in sources.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Hot Springs.
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On North Road in the town of Hot Springs, MT, a short drive from the town center, with parking at the site.
- 2
No walk required.
47.6070, −114.6630 · nearest town Hot Springs, MT
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Hot Springs, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 3 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- hotspringsguides.com (fee, hours, rules, temperature, directions)
- en.wikipedia.org (tribal ownership, pool size, history)
- montanapress.net (Montana hot springs overview)
