Chico Hot Springs
- Soaking temperature
- 96-103°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 0 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
the soaking pools run 96 to 103°F at Chico Hot Springs, a resort hot spring in Park County, Montana, managed by Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa (private).
Closures and warnings
No lifeguard. Water over 100°F can harm infants; operator advises against children under two using the hot springs. As of September 30, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 96-103°F |
| Pools | 2 |
| Soakable | Yes Two open-air natural geothermal pools (~96°F large, ~103°F small) open to day guests and resort guests. |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Water clarity | Operator: 100% natural geothermal pools; no added chemicals, sulfur, or odor. |
Access
| Hike | 0 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Parking | On-site parking at 163 Chico Road, Pray. |
| Fee | Day guests: ages 7+ $14; ages 3-6 and seniors 65+ $8. Towel rental $2.50. Resort guests complimentary. |
| Hours | Day guests 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily; resort guests 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa (private) |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Chico Hot Springs open?
No lifeguard. Water over 100°F can harm infants; operator advises against children under two using the hot springs. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Day guests 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily; resort guests 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
How hot is Chico Hot Springs?
The soaking pools run 96 to 103°F. There are 2 pools.
Can you soak at Chico Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Chico Hot Springs. No current is reported here.
How long is the hike to Chico Hot Springs?
It's a 0 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Parking: On-site parking at 163 Chico Road, Pray.
Do you need a reservation for Chico Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Chico Hot Springs free?
The fee is Day guests: ages 7+ $14; ages 3-6 and seniors 65+ $8. Towel rental $2.50. Resort guests complimentary.
Is Chico Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Chico Hot Springs.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Custer Gallatin National Forest (0.2 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.chicohotsprings.com/soak (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.fee / access.hours / hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.poolCount, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, hotSpring.development / soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, rules.clothing, hotSpring.soakableReason / access.hikeDistanceMi, hazardNote)
- https://www.chicohotsprings.com/experiences (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking)