Norris Hot Springs - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Norris, MT (2026)
A cedar-planked pool dubbed “The Water of the Gods” draws Bozeman locals with farm-to-table fare, craft beer, and geothermal greenhouses at the edge of the Madison River Valley.
Norris Hot Springs is the small, beloved 50-mile-from-Bozeman soak in Madison County — a single cedar-planked pool dubbed 'The Water of the Gods' fed by a 120°F mineral source, with a working geothermal greenhouse, a farm-to-table kitchen, and a deliberately curated weekend live-music program. The pool itself is small (holds maybe 30 people comfortably), open mostly evening hours (Tuesday through Sunday from 4 PM late), and the entire operation has the feel of a slow-food roadhouse that happens to have a soaking pool. Bozeman locals make it their go-to evening soak; tourists from Yellowstone routes detour in.
What to expect
Drive 50 miles southwest of Bozeman on US-287 to the small town of Norris. $18 adult soak; pair with dinner from the kitchen (pizza, seasonal greens from the on-site greenhouse, beer and wine). Live music Friday-Sunday evenings. The pool is one large rectangular cedar-planked basin — no separate hot/cold tubs. Quiet vibe; no kids' splashy chaos. Closed Mondays.
Temperature
100°-106°F
Pools
1 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Single pool can hit 106°F on cold nights—take breaks to avoid overheating.
- Expect metal detectors at the gate; no outside food or drink is allowed.
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