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Chico Hot Springs — Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in Pray, MT (2026)
A 1900 lodge anchors this Paradise Valley resort with two outdoor mineral pools, geothermally heated greenhouses, and a James Beard–nominated dining room 30 miles north of Yellowstone.
Temperature
96°–103°F
Pools
2 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Pool decks can ice over quickly—wear sandals with tread in winter.
- Cell service is limited in Paradise Valley; download directions before turning off US-89.
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