Yellowstone Hot Springs
60–105°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Yellowstone Hot Springs is a resort near Gardiner with five chemical-free flow-through outdoor pools, including a hot pool near 104F and a cold plunge near 65F. Day visitors can walk in without a reservation and one ticket covers the day. Lodging and camping are on the property.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyOnsite cabins, suites, RV sites with hookups and tent camping (operator site).
- Parking & changing roomsAlso showers, toilets, lodging, food
- 5 pools
- ModerateEvenings for stars, daytime for wildlife views.
- HoursTuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM per the operator site; a travel listing said Wednesday to Sunday, so confirm before going.
- Good for kids
- Open in winterOpen Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 9pm. Winter guide
- FeesReported adult day ticket $18, $10 for Montana residents; ticket covers the whole day. Price from a news report, not re-verified on the official site (checked 2026-10-18). Towel rental at the desk.
Best time to go. Evenings for stars, daytime for wildlife views.
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
Open per operator site; renovated in 2025. No 2025-2026 closure, fire or road restriction found (checked 2026-10-18).
No official health warning found. Hot pool is about 103-105F; cold plunge is 60-65F. No lifeguards, children need close supervision. Alcohol, smoking and pets are not allowed. No glass poolside.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Gardiner.
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Take Highway 89 about 8 miles north of Gardiner to Corwin Springs; the resort is on the Yellowstone River side of the highway, about 10 minutes from the park's North Entrance.
45.1134, −110.7924 · nearest town Gardiner, MT
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Gardiner, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 4 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- yellowstonehotspringsmt.com (hours, pools, temps, facilities)
- hotspringsguides.com (rules, walk-in access, pools)
- visitgardinermt.com (location, temps, rules)
- nbcmontana.com (price report)
