Renova Hot Springs near Whitehall, MT, is an undeveloped, rural thermal soaking spot on the Jefferson River. The two main natural baths are marked with rock wall parameters, which also control the temperature from mixing with the cold stream flow.
Natural Hot Springs Pools
These hot springs have a source temperature of about 110-120℉, so they can get pretty steamy in the summertime. The local custom is clothing-optional, and there are no fees to soak.
Visiting sometime between late spring and early fall is the best time to go through because the winter and spring bring higher water levels in the river that can cover the pools. When the water runs lower in the summer, it can be invigorating to plunge between the hot pools and the cold river.
Camping
Camping isn’t allowed right at the hot springs. However, two of the closest nearby sites are the Lewis & Clark Caverns Campground and Toll Mountain Campground & Picnic Area.
Getting There
Finding the springs is not very difficult, but explorers must ensure that road conditions aren’t flooded and are in decent shape, especially during rainy and snowy seasons. To reach Renova Hot Springs, you must drive roughly 7 kilometers on a rural road. After parking your car, it’s a short 0.1-mile, moderately trafficked path down to the riverside.
Details
Address: 599-681 Point of Rocks Rd, Whitehall, Montana 59759
Season: Year-round
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