Pipestone Village & Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Pipestone Village & Hot Springs is a resort hot spring listed near Whitehall, Montana. Reported soak temperature: 102°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Private glamping resort on Delmoe Lake Rd near Whitehall (I-90 Exit 241): 5 cabins + 4 geodesic domes, each with its own continuously-flowing private outdoor hot-spring tub — overnight guests only, NO day use; cabins from ~$220/night, domes ~$240/night, open year-round.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 8 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
Whitehall is an I-90 base for the Pipestone area.
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Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Visit Montana listing — Pipestone Village & Hotsprings (glamping cabins/domes, private tubs, 36 Delmoe Lake Rd).
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 102°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: Overnight reservation required — book direct at pipestonehotsprings.com; cabins listed 'pets allowed', domes marked suitable for children.
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Winter for snow-capped stargazing from a steaming private tub; shoulder seasons quieter. Book well ahead for summer weekends.
- Clothing reality: Official: private tubs at each unit — clothing at guest's discretion. Customary: nude soaking common (private). Legal: private property, guest choice.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Rustic glamping — gravel paths, outhouses, outdoor tubs; no wheelchair infrastructure advertised.
- NO day use — tubs are for overnight guests only; booking required before arrival
- No indoor plumbing — shared outhouses; outdoor hose for showering
- Staff not always on-site — follow check-in instructions sent at booking
- Cell coverage is poor in the Pipestone/Homestake area — download directions and save contact before leaving Whitehall or Butte
- Tubs drained/cleaned and refilled with fresh hot spring water daily
- Pets allowed in cabins per listing tags; domes vary
- Popular ATV/dirt-bike trailhead area — expect off-road traffic noise on summer weekends
- Hazard: Source water historically measured very hot (up to ~135F at the vent) — tubs are cooled/mixed but test before entering
- Hazard: Remote area — limited cell service
- Hazard: ATV traffic on surrounding roads
About this spring
Glamping village off Delmoe Lake Road near I-90's Pipestone exit — five cabins and five geodesic domes, each with a private continuously-flowing outdoor hot spring tub; surrounded by 100+ miles of ATV trails near Lewis & Clark Caverns. Overnight guests only.
Pipestone's thermal springs were discovered in the mid-1860s by John Paul, a former Missouri indentured servant whose freedom suit had been won in Illinois by a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln; legend held that Native Americans visited under truce, with wickiups still standing when gold-seekers arrived. Paul opened the property as a health resort in 1878 with triweekly stage service from Butte, it became a stop on the Northern Pacific's main line, and the Pipestone Mineral Springs and Townsite Company formed in 1893.
Around 1918 a consortium of Butte businessmen added a bathhouse, a resident physician's sanitarium and 100 canvas-roofed cottages, advertising waters of 100–136°F; even during the Depression, 200 people might dance the night away at the pavilion, and Carnegie Institution paleontologists lodged here while collecting fossil horses, camels and rhinos from nearby ~35-million-year-old beds. The old resort closed about 1965 and its cabin ruins still stand; today's Pipestone Village revives the site as a glamping property where each cabin and dome has a private, continuously flowing hot-spring tub for overnight guests.
Directions & trailhead access
36 Delmoe Lake Rd, Whitehall — I-90 Exit 241 (Pipestone), ~30 min east of Butte.
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 | 102°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 102°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Visit Montana listing — Pipestone Village & Hotsprings (glamping cabins/domes, private tubs, 36 Delmoe Lake Rd) |
Pipestone Village & Hot Springs FAQ
Is Pipestone Village & Hot Springs open right now?
Private glamping resort on Delmoe Lake Rd near Whitehall (I-90 Exit 241): 5 cabins + 4 geodesic domes, each with its own continuously-flowing private outdoor hot-spring tub — overnight guests only, NO day use; cabins from ~$220/night, domes ~$240/night, open year-round. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Pipestone Village & Hot Springs free?
Pipestone Village & Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Whitehall. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Pipestone Village & Hot Springs?
Pipestone Village & Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 102°F and a historical source temperature of 102°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Pipestone Village & Hot Springs clothing optional?
Pipestone Village & Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Pipestone Village & Hot Springs?
Pipestone Village & 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 Whitehall
Whitehall is an I-90 base for the Pipestone area. Private soaking sessions and the final Delmoe Lake Road approach are separate from the town room.
Check overnight options with the operator
Check the road and access notes above before you book.
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Sources & references
- Pipestone Village & Hotsprings — official booking site (9 listings: 5 cabins + 4 domes, pets allowed tags) — operator · 2026-09
- Visit Montana listing — Pipestone Village & Hotsprings (glamping cabins/domes, private tubs, 36 Delmoe Lake Rd) — official · 2025
- KXLF — 'Pipestone Village and Hot Springs looking to give visitors a different experience' (owners, format, prebookings) — news · 2021
- KBUL NewsTalk — 'New Natural Hot Springs Destination Open For Visitors in Montana' (cabins $220/nt, domes $240/nt, no indoor plumbing) — news · 2021
- Hipcamp — Pipestone Village and Hot Springs listing + reviews (dog friendly noted; no longer booking via Hipcamp) — community · 2023
Additional references for this record; a source link does not guarantee current conditions.
- www.pipestonehotsprings.com
- www.verdigrisproject.org/butte-americas-story-blog/butte-americas-story-episode-184-pipestone-hot-springs
- www.mtmemory.org/nodes/view/128453
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