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Norris Hot Springs

Checked October 2026 · Sources

Norris Hot Springs is a $5 to $12 developed soak in Madison County, Montana, about 52 minutes' drive from Bozeman: 127 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November, January, February, March, April, May.

  • $5 to $12
  • Developed
Is it open? As of Oct 14, 2026, no closure is posted for Norris Hot Springs.
From the operator, read Oct 14, 2026
Directions
Drive timecomputed

about 52 min
35.5 mi from Bozeman, no traffic

Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.

The facts

Water
127 F at the source, not the pool
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry NORRIS HOT SPRINGS
Fee
"$12 - ADULT. $5 - SENIOR. $5 - CHILD (12 & UNDER). FREE - BABIES (IN SWIM DIAPERS)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Hours
"Hot Springs and Cafe Open to the Public Year-Round Thursday - Monday 10AM - 10PM (No Reservation Required during those hours) Always CLOSED on Tuesday for cleaning"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Permit or reservation
No reservation needed.
"Public Pool Hours 10am to 10pm THURSDAY - MONDAY NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Clothing
Not posted by the operator
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Dogs
Not posted by the operator
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Snow
Likely November, January, February, March, April, May
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Run by
The operator, norrishotsprings.com
Closures
Operator website (no closures feed)
Last checked
October 2026

Water temperature

127 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 NORRIS HOT SPRINGS

Fees, hours and rules

Do you have to pay to go to Norris Hot Springs?

Yes.

"$12 - ADULT. $5 - SENIOR. $5 - CHILD (12 & UNDER). FREE - BABIES (IN SWIM DIAPERS)."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

How much is a day pass at Norris Hot Springs?

Adult
$12
Senior
$5
Child (12 & under)
$5
Babies (in swim diapers)
FREE
Towel rental
$5

Private soaking on Wednesday: reservations required.

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

When is Norris Hot Springs open?

"Hot Springs and Cafe Open to the Public Year-Round Thursday - Monday 10AM - 10PM (No Reservation Required during those hours) Always CLOSED on Tuesday for cleaning"

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Do you need a permit or reservation for Norris Hot Springs?

No reservation needed.

"Public Pool Hours 10am to 10pm THURSDAY - MONDAY NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED" (punctuation adjusted)

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Pets and clothing

Dogs

Not posted by the operator.

Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Clothing

Not posted by the operator.

Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Seasons and winter access

Snow likely November, January, February, March, April, 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: Adult $12; Senior $5; Child (12 & under) $5; Babies (in swim diapers) FREE; Towel rental $5.
  • No reservation needed.
  • Hours: Hot Springs and Cafe Open to the Public Year-Round Thursday - Monday 10AM - 10PM (No Reservation Required during those hours) Always CLOSED on Tuesday for cleaning
  • Snow likely November, January, February, March, April, May.
  • Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.

Getting there

Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).

Bozeman, MontanaHot springs near Bozemanabout 52 min35.5 miButte, MontanaHot springs near Butteabout 59 min60.6 miBig Sky, MontanaHot springs near Big Skyabout 85 min63.8 mi
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Norris

Montana. Tap the map for directions. Outline: US Census, public domain.

Camping near Norris Hot Springs

Island of Norris Campground

"The Island of Norris Campground is open Memorial Day thru Labor Day."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Nearby hot springs (4)

Bozeman Hot SpringsNear Bozeman · Montanaabout 43 mindriveBoulder Hot SpringsNear Butte · Montanaabout 77 mindriveHeise Hot SpringsNear Idaho Falls · Idahoabout 2 h 59 mindriveLolo Hot SpringsNear Missoula · Montanaabout 3 h 18 mindrive

All 5 hot springs in Montana

Questions

Is Norris Hot Springs free?

No.
"$12 - ADULT. $5 - SENIOR. $5 - CHILD (12 & UNDER). FREE - BABIES (IN SWIM DIAPERS)."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

Is Norris Hot Springs clothing optional?

Not posted by the operator.

Can I bring my dog?

Not posted by the operator.

Can you camp at Norris Hot Springs?

"The Island of Norris Campground is open Memorial Day thru Labor Day."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Is Norris Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?

"Hot Springs and Cafe Open to the Public Year-Round Thursday - Monday 10AM - 10PM (No Reservation Required during those hours) Always CLOSED on Tuesday for cleaning"
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
  • norrishotsprings.com/soak: fee, permit or reservation, day pass prices, campingChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
  • norrishotsprings.com: hours, clothing (not posted), dogs (not posted)Checked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
  • Drive times from Bozeman, Butte, Big Sky: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
  • Snow months (Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule

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