Norris Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Norris Hot Springs is a resort hot spring listed near Norris, Montana. Reported soak temperature: 103°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Laid-back Montana institution ~30 min west of Bozeman on Hwy 84: a single 40x40-ft chemical-free wooden pool ('Water of the Gods', ~100°F summer/106°F winter) open Thu-Mon 10am-10pm walk-in, $12 adults/$5 kids & seniors; Wednesdays are private-booking only and Tuesdays it's closed for cleaning — plus weekend live music, cafe, saloon and a summer campground.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 3 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
A Madison Valley town stay for a separate drive to Norris.
Ennis is about 15 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Norris Hot Springs — Soak page (official).
- Cost: Reported $12 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 103°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 — commercial admission
- Best time to go: Weekday (Thu/Fri or Mon) afternoons for elbow room; summer weekend evenings draw live-music crowds.
- Clothing reality: Official: swimsuits worn (family venue; babies must wear swim diapers). Customary reality: suited. Not clothing optional.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: spotty — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Rustic single large pool on wooden planks; rural site — no published lift; call 406-685-3303 for specifics.
- CLOSED every Tuesday for cleaning; WEDNESDAY is private-soak reservations only (book via Schedulicity) — public soaking is Thu-Mon only
- Cash price $12 adult / $5 senior / $5 child 12&under / babies free in swim diapers — among the cheapest developed soaks in Montana
- Towel NOT included — $5 rental, bring your own
- NO outside food (50 Mile Cafe & Grill on site) and NO outside alcohol — it will be confiscated (No Loose Dogs Saloon serves local drinks)
- Pool drained every night and refilled fresh; weekly Tuesday pressure-wash — zero chemicals, so no sunscreen/lotion etiquette applies in spirit
- Live music 'Live From The Dome' most weekend nights — festive, not a silent spa
- Closes only for named storms — check socials in extreme weather
- Island of Norris Campground is seasonal (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
- Hazard: 129°F artesian source under the pool floor — pool managed to ~100-106°F
- Hazard: Winter ice on Hwy 84; storms can close the venue
- Hazard: Drained nightly — soak quality depends on refill cycle timing
About this spring
The beloved 'Water of the Gods' — a 40x40 ft cedar-planked pool built directly over artesian springs flowing at 129°F, sprayer-cooled to ~100-106°F, drained nightly with zero chemicals. Farm-to-table grill, saloon and live music weekends. Fee: $12 adult day use; Thu-Mon only. Closed Tue-Wed for public soaking; pool small — arrive early.
Norris is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northeastern Madison County, Montana, United States, at the intersection of U.S. Route 287 and Montana Highway 84. As of the 2020 census, the first where it was listed as a CDP, the population was 46.
Text from the Wikipedia article “Norris, Montana”, available under CC BY-SA.
Directions & trailhead access
MT-84, half a mile east of the MT-287 junction in Norris — ~33 mi west of Bozeman.
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.
Best time to visit
Year-Round (Best: May – October)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.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 103°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 103°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $12 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Norris Hot Springs — Soak page (official) |
Norris Hot Springs FAQ
Is Norris Hot Springs open right now?
Laid-back Montana institution ~30 min west of Bozeman on Hwy 84: a single 40x40-ft chemical-free wooden pool ('Water of the Gods', ~100°F summer/106°F winter) open Thu-Mon 10am-10pm walk-in, $12 adults/$5 kids & seniors; Wednesdays are private-booking only and Tuesdays it's closed for cleaning — plus weekend live music, cafe, saloon and a summer campground. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Norris Hot Springs free?
Norris Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Norris. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Norris Hot Springs?
Norris Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 103°F and a historical source temperature of 103°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Norris Hot Springs clothing optional?
Norris Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Norris Hot Springs?
Norris Hot Springs is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Ennis
A Madison Valley town stay for a separate drive to Norris. Check current spring hours before travelling.
Ennis is about 15 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Norris Hot Springs — Soak page (official) — operator · 2026-09
- Norris Hot Springs — Contact/Hours (official) — operator · 2026-09
- Butte Rising — Get Out: Norris Hot Springs — news · 2026-09
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