Springs in Montana

14 natural springs in Montana, United States

Montana's natural landscape presents a striking division between the rugged Rocky Mountains in the western third and the expansive Great Plains covering the east. The terrain shifts from high-elevation peaks, deep canyons, and coniferous forests to rolling hills and semi-arid grasslands. This vast geography supports a continental climate with distinct seasonal changes, featuring cold winters and warm summers where temperature and precipitation can vary widely depending on elevation and location.

The flow of natural springs in the state is closely tied to the annual water cycle, particularly the accumulation and melting of mountain snowpack. Snowmelt usually accelerates in late spring, peaking around June, which serves as the primary recharge source for groundwater systems. Consequently, many springs exhibit their most robust flow rates from late spring through early summer. While some springs fed by deep aquifers maintain steady output year-round, shallower sources may experience reduced flow during the drier months of late summer and autumn.

Travelers interested in Montana's hydrology will find a variety of natural springs distributed across these diverse environments. From alpine seeps to valley floor discharges, these water sources are integral to the local ecosystems. Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

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All Springs in Montana(14)

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Martin A. Maetche Spring

2670, Cleveland Rd, Chinook, MT 59523, US

Martin A. Maetche Spring is a public drinking spring located along Cleveland Road near Chinook, Montana, in Blaine Count...

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Big Medicine / Camas Hot Springs

North Rd, Hot Springs, MT 59845, US

## Overview Big Medicine Hot Springs (also Camas Hot Springs) is a primitive cement pool on the Flathead Indian Reserva...

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Boulder Hot Springs Inn

31, Hot Springs Rd, Boulder, MT 59632, US

## Overview Boulder Hot Springs is a historic private inn and mineral-pool property south of Boulder, Montana. ## Acce...

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Summit Springs

Seeley Lake, MT 59868, US

## Overview Summit Springs is a roadside public drinking spring located along Highway 83 in Missoula County, Montana, e...

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Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

190 Hwy 135, Paradise, MT 59856, US

## Overview Quinn''s Hot Springs Resort is the historic private mineral-springs resort on MT-135 along the Clark Fork R...

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The Jesus Well

8347, Montana Highway 200, Plains, MT 59859, US

## Overview The Jesus Well is a public drinking spring located along Montana Highway 200 near the small town of Plains...

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Spring Hill Spring (MT Hwy 1 west of Anaconda)

MT Hwy 1 (Pintler Scenic Route), ~8 miles west of Anaconda, MT 59711, US

## Overview Spring Hill Spring is a Montana Department of Transportation roadside public water supply on MT Highway 1 w...

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Birch Creek Spring, Dillon, MT 59725

Glen, MT 59732, US

## Overview Birch Creek Spring is a natural spring located in a scenic, rural area near Glen, Montana, roughly 10 miles...

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Ashley Lake, Kalispell, Montana, 59901

5916, Ashley Lake Rd, Kila, MT 59920, US

## Overview Nestled along the scenic road to Ashley Lake in Flathead County, Montana, this public drinking spring flows...

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Howard Springs Picnic Site

US Hwy 20 near Targhee Pass, Island Park / West Yellowstone corridor, ID, US

## Overview Howard Springs Picnic Site is a Caribou-Targhee National Forest wayside on US-20 near Targhee Pass between...

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Heron Spring, Heron, Montana

171, State Hwy 200, Heron, MT 59844, US

## Overview Heron Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located along State Highway 200 in the small community of...

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The Drip in Paradise, Paradise, Montana

220, Railroad Ave, Paradise, MT 59856, US

## Overview The Drip in Paradise is a beloved roadside spring in the small community of Paradise, Montana, nestled alon...

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McDonald Pass, Avon, MT

Elliston, MT 59728, US

## Overview The McDonald Pass Spring is a natural spring located along Highway 12 near Elliston, Montana, in Powell Cou...

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Shepard Memorial Fountain

US Hwy 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, US

## Overview Shepard Memorial Fountain is a roadside spring pipe and memorial pullout on US Highway 2 east of Columbia F...

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