Potosi Hot Springs
Bozeman, Montana, United States
- Location
- Bozeman, Montana, United States
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Potosi Hot Springs, near Bozeman, Montana, taps iron-rich water at 40°C in an open-air pool. Tucked in the Tobacco Root Valley, the site suits wild bathing.
Insider tip — Potosi Hot Springs lies in the Tobacco Root Mountains south of Bozeman, accessible via a forested canyon road along the South Willow Creek. The remote setting rewards visitors with mountain silence broken only by birdsong and the sound of the creek. Iron-tinged water seeps from Precambrian metamorphic rock formations. Best visited in shoulder seasons when the access road is clear but summer crowds have thinned.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.