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Evans Plunge

Checked October 2026 · Sources

Evans Plunge
Photo by Runner1928, Wikimedia Commons (free to reuse with credit)

Evans Plunge is a $14 to $19 developed soak in Fall River County, South Dakota, about 62 minutes' drive from Rapid City: 90 F water at the source, snow likely February to April.

  • $14 to $19
  • Developed
Is it open? As of Oct 14, 2026:
"Closed Annually Two weeks in March for Cleaning- March 9-22 2026"
Quoted from the operator, read Oct 14, 2026
Directions
Drive timecomputed

about 62 min
57.7 mi from Rapid City, no traffic

Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.

The facts

Water
90 F at the source, not the pool
Quoted from the Water Quality Portal (USGS/EPA), checked Oct 11, 2026, 12 measured sample(s) at 4 spring site(s) within 1 mile; max shown
Fee
"Ages 3-15: $14 ... Ages 16 and up: $19"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Hours
"Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 6am - 7pm ... Tuesday : CLOSED ... Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Permit or reservation
None posted by the operator
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Clothing
"All swimmers must wear swimsuits."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Dogs
Not posted by the operator
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Snow
Likely February to April
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Run by
The operator, evansplunge.com
Closures
Operator website (no closures feed)
Last checked
October 2026

Water temperature

90 F at the source, from Water Quality Portal (USGS/EPA), 12 measured sample(s) at 4 spring site(s) within 1 mile; max shown. That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.

Quoted from the Water Quality Portal (USGS/EPA), checked Oct 11, 2026, 12 measured sample(s) at 4 spring site(s) within 1 mile; max shown

Fees, hours and rules

Do you have to pay to go to Evans Plunge?

Yes.

"Ages 3-15: $14 ... Ages 16 and up: $19"

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

How much is a day pass at Evans Plunge?

Ages 2 and Under
Free
Ages 3-15
$14
Ages 16 and up
$19

Prices & hours subject to change without notice.

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

When is Evans Plunge open?

"Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 6am - 7pm ... Tuesday : CLOSED ... Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm"

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Do you need a permit or reservation for Evans Plunge?

None is posted. not posted

Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Pets and clothing

Dogs

Not posted by the operator.

Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Clothing
"All swimmers must wear swimsuits."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Seasons and winter access

Snow likely February to April 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: Ages 2 and Under Free; Ages 3-15 $14; Ages 16 and up $19.
  • No permit or reservation is posted.
  • Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 6am - 7pm ... Tuesday : CLOSED ... Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm
  • Status as of Oct 14, 2026: Closed Annually Two weeks in March for Cleaning- March 9-22 2026
  • Snow likely February to April.
  • Clothing: All swimmers must wear swimsuits.
  • Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.

Getting there

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

Rapid City, South DakotaHot springs near Rapid Cityabout 62 min57.7 mi
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Evans Plunge

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

Questions

Is Evans Plunge free?

No.
"Ages 3-15: $14 ... Ages 16 and up: $19"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

Is Evans Plunge clothing optional?

"All swimmers must wear swimsuits."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Can I bring my dog?

Not posted by the operator.

Is Evans Plunge open, and what are the hours?

"Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 6am - 7pm ... Tuesday : CLOSED ... Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Sources and last checked

Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).

  • waterqualitydata.us: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
  • evansplunge.com/admission: fee, day pass pricesChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
  • evansplunge.com/contact: hoursChecked Oct 14, 2026
  • evansplunge.com/rules: clothingChecked Oct 11, 2026
  • evansplunge.com: dogs (not posted)Checked Oct 11, 2026
  • Drive times from Rapid City: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
  • Snow months (Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule
  • Climb: computed from USGS 3DEP elevations along our OpenStreetMap foot routeComputed Oct 14, 2026
  • Photo: Runner1928, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Checked by eye Oct 12, 2026

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