Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Directory data reviewed September 2026
Current status
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s siteLarge family resort near Anaconda open 365 days — but NO day passes: pools are restricted to registered overnight guests, condo/pool/golf members, and Fairmont RV Park & Chalet guests (daily fee). Guest pool hours 7am-10pm (RV/chalet 8am-10pm). Major pool renovation underway: Phase 1 pools (tiered adult-only soakers, all-ages soaking pool, cold plunge, 3-lane lap pool) just opened; waterslide CLOSED through Thanksgiving 2026 for Phase 2; indoor pool reno planned summer 2027.
Sources: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — Pool Information (official MT site) (operator · 2026-09) · Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — FAQ (official MT site) (operator · 2026-09) · Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — Pool Renovations page (operator · 2026-09)
Large family resort near Anaconda open 365 days — but NO day passes: pools are restricted to registered overnight guests, condo/pool/golf members, and Fairmont RV Park & Chalet guests (daily fee). Guest pool hours 7am-10pm (RV/chalet 8am-10pm). Major pool renovation underway: Phase 1 pools (tiered adult-only soakers, all-ages soaking pool, cold plunge, 3-lane lap pool) just opened; waterslide CLOSED through Thanksgiving 2026 for Phase 2; indoor pool reno planned summer 2027.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a resort hot spring listed near Anaconda, Montana. Reported soak temperature: 100°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Before you go — visit checklist
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — Pool Information (official MT site).
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 100°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None — resort stay or membership is the entry ticket; pool memberships sold separately (see site)
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Midweek off-season; overnight stay is the only way in — book ahead for winter weekends
- Clothing reality: Swimsuits required — family resort, no nudity.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Large developed resort with pool decks; shallow ends on both big pools; confirm lift availability with resort
- NO day-use admission for the general public — must book a room, RV/chalet site, or membership (labor shortage cited by resort)
- Waterslide closed through Thanksgiving 2026 for Phase 2 pool construction
- Week of Sept 21-25, 2026: new Phase 1 pools open at 10am (delayed opening for construction)
- Pools chlorinated; infants not allowed in hot pools (heat-exhaustion risk)
- No floats in soaking pools or deep ends; no diving boards
- Outdoor pools/slide may close intermittently in winter for wind, ice, visibility
- 152 rooms — weekends/holidays book out in ski season (Discovery Ski ~30 mi)
- Hazard: 160°F well source — pools cooled by blending; stay in plumbed pools
- Hazard: Intermittent outdoor pool closures in extreme cold/wind
- Hazard: Construction zones on pool deck through 2026-27 renovation phases
Fact Sheet & Geothermal Specifications
| Reported Soak Temp | 100°F |
|---|---|
| Source Temp (Historical) | 100°F |
| Trail Access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access Fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing Policy | Reported Clothing Required |
| Pet Policy | Reported No Pets |
| Geothermal Data Reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check Land Status | Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — Pool Information (official MT site) |
Detailed Description
Montana's largest hot springs resort (formerly Gregson Hot Springs, 1869) off I-90 between Butte and Anaconda — four pools fed by a 155°F geothermal source including Olympic-size pools and a 350-ft enclosed waterslide. NOTE: pools restricted to overnight guests and members — no general day use. Fee: OVERNIGHT GUESTS/MEMBERS ONLY — no public day use. Pools NOT open for general day use — guests/members/RV park only.
Montana Geothermal Context
Montana's springs cluster around Yellowstone's northern margin and along basin-range faults in the western half of the state. A large share of named sites sit on private ranch land or have limited legal access, which is why status notes matter here. Cold winters and heavy spring runoff reshuffle riverside pools every year.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Directions & Trailhead Access
1500 Fairmont Rd — I-90 Exit 211, ~15 mi west of Butte.
Seasonal Soaking & Best Time to Visit
Pool temperatures and access can change with weather and season. Outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly across Montana. Late spring through autumn offers the most comfortable road access.
Sources & References
- Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — Pool Information (official MT site) — operator · 2026-09
- Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — FAQ (official MT site) — operator · 2026-09
- Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — Pool Renovations page — operator · 2026-09
Current access has not been independently confirmed for this visit. Check the linked sources before traveling. · How we verify our data · Report a correction
Frequently Asked Questions: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Is Fairmont Hot Springs Resort open right now?+
Large family resort near Anaconda open 365 days — but NO day passes: pools are restricted to registered overnight guests, condo/pool/golf members, and Fairmont RV Park & Chalet guests (daily fee). Guest pool hours 7am-10pm (RV/chalet 8am-10pm). Major pool renovation underway: Phase 1 pools (tiered adult-only soakers, all-ages soaking pool, cold plunge, 3-lane lap pool) just opened; waterslide CLOSED through Thanksgiving 2026 for Phase 2; indoor pool reno planned summer 2027. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Fairmont Hot Springs Resort free?+
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is listed with reported fees near Anaconda. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Fairmont Hot Springs Resort?+
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has a reported soak temperature of 100°F and a historical source temperature of 100°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Fairmont Hot Springs Resort clothing optional?+
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Fairmont Hot Springs Resort?+
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a recorded location in Deer Lodge County. Exact access, parking, and land status are not verified — check with the local land manager (BLM/USFS/NPS) before visiting.
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