• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Top Hot Springs Logo Wide

  • Home
  • Hot Springs by State
    • Alaska
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Colorado (redirects)
    • Florida
    • Hawaii
    • Idaho
    • Illinois
    • Massachusetts
    • Montana
    • Nevada
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • South Dakota
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Utah
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Hot Springs by Country
    • Africa
      • South Africa
    • Asia
      • China
      • Indonesia
      • Japan
      • Laos
      • Malaysia
      • Nepal
      • Philippines
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Turkey
      • Vietnam (redirects)
    • Australia/Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • Europe
      • Albania
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • France
      • Greece
      • Germany
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Italy
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Spain
      • Switzerland
      • Turkey
      • UK
    • North/Central America
      • Canada
      • Costa Rica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Honduras
      • Mexico
      • Nicaragua
      • United States
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Peru
      • Uruguay
  • Camping
  • Lodging
  • Search
  • Home
  • Hot Springs by State
  • Hot Springs by Country
  • Camping
  • Lodging
Guests Enjoying the Pools at Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa

Hot Springs in South Dakota

Those living or visiting “The Mount Rushmore State” are lucky enough to have local hot springs to soak in. There are several resorts to choose from, among a few towns. The most popular destination, like a few other states, happens to be a town called Hot Springs, SD. You can visit its mineral water year-round.

Man walking beside Cascade Falls South Dakota

Cascade Falls (Warm Springs) – Cascade Springs, South Dakota

Located eight miles south of Hot Springs, South Dakota, Cascade Falls boasts a stunning crystal-clear swimming hole. Dubbed “the Old Swimming Hole”, the Cascade Falls draws crowds from across the globe, especially during summer months when visitors are looking to escape more intense temperatures. The town of Cascade, SD, was discovered in the 1880s and …

Cascade Falls (Warm Springs) – Cascade Springs, South DakotaRead More

List of Warm and Hot Springs in South Dakota

The county seat of Fall River County, Hot Springs, SD showcases several soaking options in the southeast corner of the state. This makes it a reasonable road trip from a variety of nearby states, including Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado. Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa is one of the top picks, with lovely cabins, bungalows, and tent camping on-site.

Man walking beside Cascade Falls South Dakota

Cascade Falls (Warm Springs) – Cascade Springs, South Dakota

Hot Springs Water

Evans Plunge Mineral Springs – Hot Springs, South Dakota

Image of the hot springs pool at Moccasin Springs in South Dakota

Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa – Hot Springs, South Dakota

Stroppel Hotel & Mineral Baths, South Dakota

Stroppel Hotel & Mineral Baths – Midland, South Dakota

Map of Warm and Hot Springs in South Dakota

Other Attractions in South Dakota

South Dakota has ample tourist attractions, from the manmade heights of Mount Rushmore to the natural spectacular of the badlands. Find a unique activity to pair with your hot springs holiday and make the most of your time in the northern U.S. Consider venturing out to Pierre, to check out Lake Oahe and its variety of water sports.

Lake Oahe Railroad Bridge South Dakota

Spring Creek Recreation Area – Pierre, South Dakota

Local SD Hot Springs

Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, South Dakota

3 Best Hot Springs near Rapid City, South Dakota

Even if you’re going to South Dakota to see the famous Mount Rushmore or Crazy Horse…

3 Best Hot Springs near Rapid City, South DakotaRead More

Guide to South Dakota’s Natural Mineral Springs

Guests Enjoying the Pools at Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa
Guests Enjoying the Pools at Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa in Hot Spring, SD. Photo by: Scobi Kombucha

Hot springs abound in South Dakota, many of which came to be widely used during the mineral bathing boom of the late 1800s. There are both springs that have stayed exactly as nature made them and those that have been built up over time to better accommodate visitors and vacationers. South Dakota is known for its mountains but the hot springs there are nothing to sneeze at.

Developed Hot Springs

There’s actually a town named Hot Springs just south of Black Hills National Forest. Cutting through the town and attracting waders and bathers of all ages is the Fall River, a body of water fed by underground thermal vents. The deeper the water in the river, the warmer it is. It’s not uncommon to find blankets spread out on the shores of the river and families with children splashing therein.

Fall River Hot Springs, South Dakota
Looking south on the path along the Fall River, from near Kidney Springs, SD. Photo by: Don Barrett

Also in Hot Springs, South Dakota is Evans Plunge, a water park with jet slides, water volleyball, and a sauna all made possible by the thermal springs. It’s been there since the 1890s and is still bringing in tourists from around the United States today.

Mocassin Springs is another hot springs venue in Hot Springs the town. It’s a wellness spa with spacious outdoor mineral bathing pools. Indoors, the staff at the Springs keeps a fire going so visitors can stay toasty even after toweling off. Onsite is a restaurant, yoga studio, sauna, and rooms to rent if guests would like to stay overnight.

The Stroppel Hotel and Mineral Baths are located in Midland, South Dakota, off Highway 14. Here they call their basins in the bathhouse “plunges.” Plunges are available to hotel patrons and the general public as well. These hot springs are just that, quite hot. The temperature is kept around 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Uncultivated Warm and Cool Springs

Cascade Falls is just south of Hot Springs, South Dakota. There are no bathhouses here, and the locals often refer to the warm mineral waters as “the old swimming hole.” The water is beautifully clear and stays around 67 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Just be aware when hiking to the falls, since it’s a breeding ground for snakes.

In Pierre, South Dakota, northeast of Midland, sits the Spring Creek State Recreation Area. The clear blue water here is cool instead of hot, but divers and fishermen alike utilize its waters. There’s a privately run resort featuring a marina there, along with a restaurant.

Visiting Hot Springs, South Dakota should certainly be on your hot springs checklist. There’s something there for any type of traveler: families, couples, or singletons looking for a unique experience. This is Louis and Clark country, and the views of the mountainous terrain and access to good hiking make this a lovely vacation destination.

Nearby States

Soak in a Private Mineral Bath at The Original Springs Hotel

Hot Springs in Illinois

Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

Hot Springs in Montana

Boiling River Hot Springs Wyoming

Hot Springs in Wyoming

Primary Sidebar

Hot Springs by State

  • All United States
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado (redirects)
  • Florida
  • Germany
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming

Join our community of hot springers

Enter your email below and grab our complimentary guide on the world's top hot springs.

Footer

Top Hot Springs

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Travel Guide

  • Hot Springs by State
  • Hot Springs by Country
  • Africa Hot Springs
  • Asia Hot Springs
  • Europe Hot Springs
  • Oceania Hot Springs
  • North/Central America Hot Springs
  • South America Hot Springs
  • Camping at Hot Springs
  • Lodging at Hot Springs

Latest Hot Springs

  • Zenti’k Project Hotel – Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico
  • Djúpavogskörin Hot Springs – Djúpivogur, Iceland
  • Mundo Hot Springs – Cambridge, Idaho
  • Mývatn Nature Baths – Northeast Iceland
  • River Mountain Resort – Everett, Pennsylvania

Disclosure: Top Hot Springs is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Copyright © 2023 · Top Hot Springs | Sitemap