State guide · Updated June 2026

2026 Hot Springs in South Dakota

We’ve cataloged 1 hot springs in South Dakota, from 0 free & primitive pools to 0 resort experiences across the Midwest & Plains.

South Dakota's hot springs scene centers on the town of Hot Springs in the southern Black Hills. Evans Plunge Mineral Springs is the historic indoor-pool destination — an 87°F natural mineral spring fed continuously into a heated indoor swim facility that has been operating since 1890. Day passes run $14–$18 and include access to water slides and a kid-friendly pool. The town also has the Mammoth Site fossil dig and Wind Cave National Park within 30 minutes. Year-round access; busiest summer when nearby Mt. Rushmore traffic peaks.

Winter can freeze surface pools—target shoulder seasons or indoor bathhouses.

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