Chico Hot Springs
Also known as Chico Hot Springs Resort
96–103°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Chico is a long-running resort in Paradise Valley with two open-air mineral pools, a large one near 96F and a small one near 103F. Non-guests can buy a day pass for a modest fee. The resort also has lodging and dining on site.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyLodging, cabins and a campground-style offering are on the resort property; confirm current options with the resort.
- Parking & lodgingAlso food, changing rooms, showers, toilets
- 2 pools
- BusyWeekday daytime is usually quieter; evenings and summer weekends draw the most guests.
- HoursDay guests 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily; resort guests from 7:00 AM.
- Good for kids
- Open in winterOpen daily all winter, off plowed Highway 89. Winter guide
- FeesDay pass $14 for ages 7 and up, $8 for ages 3-6 and seniors 65+; towel rental $2.50 (resort site, checked 2026-10-18).
Best time to go. Weekday daytime is usually quieter; evenings and summer weekends draw the most guests.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with the resort.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
Resort site shows no closure notice (checked 2026-10-18). No 2025-2026 fire or road restriction affecting access found (checked 2026-10-18).
No official amoeba or bacteria advisory found. Water in the small pool is hot; the resort advises against use by children under two. Cool water is mixed in during summer. Follow pool rules and take care on wet decks.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Pray.
- 1
Chico sits off Highway 89 in Paradise Valley, about 30 miles south of Livingston and roughly 30 miles north of Gardiner.
- 2
Follow the signed Chico Road to the resort.
45.3370, −110.6910 · nearest town Pray, MT
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Pray, 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
- chicohotsprings.com (fees, hours, pool temps, number of pools, safety)
- hotspringsguides.com (location, background, 2026 pool closure mention)
- afar.com (listing and day use)
