Posted in Montana Nature January 05, 2022 by

Sleeping Buffalo Is One Of The Gorgeous Hot Springs In Montana You Can Still Visit In The Wintertime

One of the best parts of winter in Montana is finding the perfect place to stay warm and cozy. And since the Treasure State is full of peaceful hot springs that are good for both the body and mind, booking a stay at a hot springs resort seems like the perfect winter activity. We highly recommend checking out Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs Resort, an underrated gem in Montana that stays open all winter long.

During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
Buffalo Hot Springs Resort is located in Saco -- and, in fact, it's the only hot springs located in Montana's northern tier.
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And despite its rural location, it stays open all year long.
In addition to the seasonal campground, the property has five cozy cabins and several suites available for rent.
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Due to its remote location, most guests who come to soak decide to spend a night or two.
Amenities vary, but all accommodations come equipped with cozy beds, WiFi, microwaves, hairdryers, and mini-fridges.
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Most have kitchens or kitchenettes with cooking utensils as well.
The history here goes back a century. It all began when a wildcat oil rigger was testing the area for oil and struck a gushing well of hot water that flowed with 500 pounds per square inch.
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Needless to say, drilling was abandoned and the well was allowed to flow for several years. Of course, it took quite a while to construct the resort we have here today, but we're glad that it happened.
The water comes from an artesian well that is 3,200 feet deep and it contains many beneficial minerals.
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You can enjoy the health benefits by soaking in one of the three natural hot springs pools. When you need a break, cool off with a cold plunge or sit in the sauna for a while.
As amazing as this place is in the summer, it feels especially magical in the winter when you're warming up after a cold walk through nature.
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The resort is even hosting a New Year's Eve pool party this year - complete with a balloon drop at midnight!
Book a stay at this rustic retreat when the winter blues strike.
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There's no better way to soak your post-holiday stress away.

Book your stay at Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs Resort here. And if you can’t make it that far north, these hot springs in Montana are also open all winter long!

Address: Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, Montana 59261, USA
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Hot springs in Montana

January 10, 2022
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What are some other hot springs in Montana that are open all winter long?

If you’re lucky, you’ve enjoyed some unseasonably warm Montana weather lately. But winter’s chill is never far off, and it won’t be long before you’re trying to stay warm and cozy. Winter is a great time to take a relaxing soak in a hot springs pool, and luckily the Treasure State has plenty of picture-perfect hot springs resorts and geothermal pools from which to choose. These hot springs in Montana are especially tempting during winter, and will keep you toasty all season long! Among those on the list, we absolutely adore Fairmont Hot Springs The pools at Fairmont Hot Springs are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the outdoor pools are most popular in the winter. Imagine how amazing a late night soak would feel after a day spent in the snow! Another perennial hot springs favorite is Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort, located in the appropriately named Paradise, Montana. Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort has six pools for soaking and swimming. They also have an onsite restaurant, tavern, a cozy lodge, and several relaxing cabins to choose from for your ultimate winter getaway!

What’s the most famous hot springs in Montana?

Ever heard of Yellowstone? Of course you have! Easily the most iconic hot springs in America, Excelsior Geyser Crater at Yellowstone National Park is a bucket-list must. While Yellowstone’s hot springs extend into Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it’s Montana where you’ll find Yellowstone Hot Springs, just a short drive from Yellowstone National Park. After safely viewing the park’s thermal basins and geysers from afar, you can experience the region’s geothermal waters at Yellowstone Hot Springs. This is a geothermal pool unlike any other in the world, with mineral-rich springs sure to assuage all your aches and pains.

Address: Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, Montana 59261, USA