Yellowstone Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Yellowstone Hot Springs is a resort hot spring listed near Gardiner, Montana. Reported soak temperature: 101°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Open Tue–Sun 9 AM–9 PM (closed Mondays) at Corwin Springs, 8 miles north of Yellowstone's North Entrance on US-89 — an all-day $18 adult pass ($15 seniors/veterans, $10 kids 4–12 & YNP employees, under-4 free) covers a hot pool (~103–105°F), main pool (~98–100°F), cold plunge and Kneipp walk 100 ft from the Yellowstone River; no reservations needed, leave and re-enter all day, ADA-compliant facility.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 7 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
A base at Yellowstone’s north entrance and for legal commercial soaking outside the park.
Gardiner is about 7 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via VisitMT (state DMO) — Yellowstone Hot Springs listing (Wed–Sun hours variant, seasonal note).
- Cost: Reported $18 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 101°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 — walk-in admission at the gate; optional Hot Springs Pass can be bought ahead on FareHarbor.
- Best time to go: Weekday mornings right at 9 AM opening; this is the de facto replacement for the closed Boiling River soak inside YNP, so summer and holiday weekends are busiest — a midday visit after a morning in the park works since the pass is all-day in/out.
- Clothing reality: Official: swimwear required — 'family friendly environment'; revealing suits (thongs) not banned but guests asked to be mindful of children present. Customary: standard swimwear. Private property.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Official FAQ states the facility is ADA compliant with wheelchair access — restrooms, showers, baby changing stations; among the most accessible hot springs in the region.
- CLOSED Mondays; winter season may also close Tuesdays to the public (private rentals only) — verify current weekly schedule before driving
- Pools close during inclement weather — lightning, high winds, winter storms — with NO refunds for weather closures
- Hot pool not recommended for children under 5 (water >100°F)
- No lifeguards on duty; no pool toys (arm/waist floats for kids OK)
- Alcohol, tobacco, vaping and pets banned on site — pets may stay in vehicles and be walked periodically
- Towel rental $4; swimsuit dryers available
- Multi-visit 12-soak pass $125; birthday admission FREE with ID on the exact day; groups of 12+ $15/person
- Google Maps mislabels Cinnabar Basin Rd as East Gate Road — follow the resort's written directions from Gardiner
- On-site lodging (suites, cabins year-round; RV/tent May–Oct) plus East Gate Café in the same lot
- Hazard: Hot pool ~103–105°F — limit soak time and hydrate
- Hazard: Yellowstone River adjacent — pools are on the riverbank but river itself is cold and fast; keep kids supervised
- Hazard: Winter weather/lightning closures happen without refunds
- Hazard: US-89 Paradise Valley driving hazard: wildlife, winter ice
About this spring
Montana's newest hot springs resort (opened 2019), 8 mi north of Yellowstone's north entrance on the Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs — outdoor flow-through mineral pools (98-105°F), cold plunge and Kneipp contrast pools, fed by water piped from the historic LaDuke geothermal source. Fee: $18 adult day pass. Typically closed Mon-Tue; capacity capped on busy days.
Yellowstone Hot Springs is a modern flow-through mineral resort on the bank of the Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs, eight miles north of the park's north entrance — but the site has been a bathing destination since 1899, when French-Canadian immigrant Julius J. LaDuke staked a mining claim along the Yellowstone, struck very hot water, and built riverbank hot tubs that served the now-vanished mining towns of Aldridge and Electric. In 1909 a consortium including Dr. Frank Corwin built a sanitarium and the Corwin Springs Hotel, piping LaDuke water two miles downstream through wooden pipes to a large enclosed pool; the venture anchored early medical tourism until the hotel burned in 1916. An Eagle's Nest Dude Ranch occupied the site from 1922 to 1940, and only its open-air plunge survives. Construction of the current pools began in January 2018; today five chemical-free, continually circulating outdoor pools — a main soaking pool, hot and cold plunges, and a Kneipp contrast walk — run on water from the historic LaDuke source.
Directions & trailhead access
24 East Gate Rd, Gardiner — from Gardiner, US-89 S ~7 mi, left on Cinnabar Basin Rd, right on East Gate Rd.
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 | 101°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 101°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $18 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | VisitMT (state DMO) — Yellowstone Hot Springs listing (Wed–Sun hours variant, seasonal note) |
Yellowstone Hot Springs FAQ
Is Yellowstone Hot Springs open right now?
Open Tue–Sun 9 AM–9 PM (closed Mondays) at Corwin Springs, 8 miles north of Yellowstone's North Entrance on US-89 — an all-day $18 adult pass ($15 seniors/veterans, $10 kids 4–12 & YNP employees, under-4 free) covers a hot pool (~103–105°F), main pool (~98–100°F), cold plunge and Kneipp walk 100 ft from the Yellowstone River; no reservations needed, leave and re-enter all day, ADA-compliant facility. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Yellowstone Hot Springs free?
Yellowstone Hot Springs is listed with reported fees near Gardiner. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Yellowstone Hot Springs?
Yellowstone Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 101°F and a historical source temperature of 101°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Yellowstone Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yellowstone Hot Springs is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Yellowstone Hot Springs?
Yellowstone 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 Gardiner
A base at Yellowstone’s north entrance and for legal commercial soaking outside the park. Yellowstone’s thermal features are not swimming pools.
Gardiner is about 7 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Yellowstone Hot Springs — official Hours & Prices page (Tue–Sun 9am–9pm, closed Mon; $18/$15/$10 rates eff. Oct 30, 2024; all-day in/out pass) — operator · 2026-09
- Yellowstone Hot Springs — official FAQ (pet/alcohol-free site, ADA compliant, weather closures, under-5 advisory, towel rental) — operator · 2026-09
- VisitMT (state DMO) — Yellowstone Hot Springs listing (Wed–Sun hours variant, seasonal note) — official · 2026-08
- Roaming Montana — Yellowstone Hot Springs Resort guide (pool temps, Kneipp walk, seasonal Tue-vs-Wed open days, Boiling River replacement context) — community · 2026-06
- Soak Destinations — Yellowstone Hot Springs 2026 guide (pool temps 103–105/98–100/60–65°F) — community · 2026
Additional references for this record; a source link does not guarantee current conditions.
- yellowstonehotspringsmt.com/history
- www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/yellowstone-hot-springs-montana
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