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Norris Hot Springs – Soaking to Live Music Near Bozeman, Montana

Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by Dirtbag in Adventures, Hot Springs, Montana, The Road

Norris Hot Springs, Water of the Gods is a trippy little commercial hot spring about a half hours drive outside of Bozeman, Montana.  The 30 x 40 foot pool was super clean and the perfect temperature for soaking in the winter – 106 degrees F.  Wood planks line the pool and the artesian spring bubbles up right through the planks and into the pool.

The poolside bar offers up a bunch of microbrews and organic wines including Montana’s very own Ten Spoon wines as well as sodas, juices, coffees, and MIMOSAS.  Their All Local Foods Grill serves up some seriously tasty salads, soups, and sweets made with produce grown on site or by nearby farms.

The No Loose Dogs Saloon at Norris Hot Springs

Water of the Gods features live folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock, and Americana music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night (even throughout the winter months). Bands play right above the stage in their igloo looking dome stage complete with splashguard.  Music starts at 7 and entrance to the pool runs $7 ($5 during the day sans tunes).  Designated drivers get a free soak pass. Check out their upcoming music lineup.

The Stage at Norris Hot Springs

The Author Enjoying a Mimosa in the Pool

Camping Near the Water of the Gods

There are no camping options at Norris Hot Springs. There is designated camping 6 miles east of the springs at nearby Red Mountain, which is a fee area from April through December. There is also plenty of BLM land in the area so just get a map, follow some dirt roads, and find a spot to pitch the tent.

Directions to Norris Hot Springs

From Bozeman, take Route 84 west 35 miles to Norris Hot Springs (left hand side of the road, just ¼ mile before reaching US-287).

From West Yellowstone, take Montana-87 north and then turn left onto US-287.  Continue on US-287 for 87 miles and then take a right onto Route 84 and you will see Norris Hot Springs on the right.

For more information on hot springs in the area – see Touring Montana and Wyoming Hot Springs

The Pool at Norris Hot Springs

Tags: Hot Springs, Montana, Music