Lolo Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Water, up to
111 F
Lolo Hot Springs is a $13 to $16 developed soak in Missoula County, Montana, about 41 minutes' drive from Missoula: 111 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November to May.
- $13 to $16
- Developed
Is it open? As of Oct 14, 2026, no closure is posted for Lolo Hot Springs.
From the operator, read Oct 14, 2026
Drive timecomputed
about 41 min
36 mi from Missoula, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 111 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry LOLO HOT SPRINGS, GRANITE SPRINGS
- Fee
"Adults $16; Seniors (65+) & Military $14; Children (5-12) $13; Children (Under 5) FREE"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Hours
"Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight 10am-Midnight *Clothing optional soak 9pm-midnight (18+ only)"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
"Day passes are sold at a first-come, first-serve basis."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Clothing
"DO YOU HAVE CLOTHING OPTIONAL HOURS FOR THE POOL? Yes, every Wednesday and Sunday night from 9pm - midnight the pools are 18+ as well as clothing optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Dogs
"There is a limit of two pets allowed per cabin, and each has a $25 pet fee."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely November to MayComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, lolohotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
111 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry LOLO HOT SPRINGS, GRANITE SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Lolo Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Adults $16; Seniors (65+) & Military $14; Children (5-12) $13; Children (Under 5) FREE"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Lolo Hot Springs?
- Adults
- $16
- Seniors (65+) & Military
- $14
- Children (5-12)
- $13
- Children (Under 5)
- FREE
Children under 5 are not allowed in the indoor hot pool due to state regulation.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Lolo Hot Springs open?
"Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight 10am-Midnight *Clothing optional soak 9pm-midnight (18+ only)"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Lolo Hot Springs?
"Day passes are sold at a first-come, first-serve basis."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
Dogs
"There is a limit of two pets allowed per cabin, and each has a $25 pet fee."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Clothing
"DO YOU HAVE CLOTHING OPTIONAL HOURS FOR THE POOL? Yes, every Wednesday and Sunday night from 9pm - midnight the pools are 18+ as well as clothing optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November to May at the spring.
Snow likelySnow not likely
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Adults $16; Seniors (65+) & Military $14; Children (5-12) $13; Children (Under 5) FREE.
- Day passes are sold at a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Hours: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight 10am-Midnight *Clothing optional soak 9pm-midnight (18+ only)
- Snow likely November to May.
- Clothing: DO YOU HAVE CLOTHING OPTIONAL HOURS FOR THE POOL? Yes, every Wednesday and Sunday night from 9pm - midnight the pools are 18+ as well as clothing optional.
- Dogs: There is a limit of two pets allowed per cabin, and each has a $25 pet fee.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Missoula, MontanaHot springs near Missoulaabout 41 min36 miButte, MontanaHot springs near Butteabout 2 h 23 min154.5 mi
Kalispell, MontanaHot springs near Kalispellabout 2 h 53 min155.9 mi
Both open at Lolo Hot Springs.
Camping near Lolo Hot Springs
"Nightly cabin, RV site, & tent camping available year-round."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (5)
Jerry Johnson Hot SpringsNear Missoula · Idahoabout 39 mindriveWeir Creek Hot SpringsNear Missoula · Idahoabout 52 mindriveQuinns Hot SpringsNear Missoula · Montanaabout 2 hdriveBoulder Hot SpringsNear Butte · Montanaabout 2 h 59 mindriveHorse Creek Hot SpringsNear Missoula · Idahoabout 3 h 7 mindrive
Questions
Is Lolo Hot Springs free?
No.
"Adults $16; Seniors (65+) & Military $14; Children (5-12) $13; Children (Under 5) FREE"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Lolo Hot Springs clothing optional?
"DO YOU HAVE CLOTHING OPTIONAL HOURS FOR THE POOL? Yes, every Wednesday and Sunday night from 9pm - midnight the pools are 18+ as well as clothing optional."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"There is a limit of two pets allowed per cabin, and each has a $25 pet fee."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Lolo Hot Springs?
"Nightly cabin, RV site, & tent camping available year-round."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Lolo Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight* 10am-10pm 10am-Midnight 10am-Midnight *Clothing optional soak 9pm-midnight (18+ only)"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- lolohotsprings.com/pools: fee, hours, day pass pricesChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- lolohotsprings.com: permit or reservation, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- lolohotsprings.com/faq: clothingChecked Oct 12, 2026
- lolohotsprings.com/stay: campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Missoula, Butte, Kalispell: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule