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2026 Hot Springs in South Dakota
We’ve cataloged 1 hot springs in South Dakota, from 0 free & primitive pools to 0 resort experiences across the Midwest & Plains.
South Dakota's hot springs scene centers on the town of Hot Springs in the southern Black Hills. Evans Plunge Mineral Springs is the historic indoor-pool destination — an 87°F natural mineral spring fed continuously into a heated indoor swim facility that has been operating since 1890. Day passes run $14–$18 and include access to water slides and a kid-friendly pool. The town also has the Mammoth Site fossil dig and Wind Cave National Park within 30 minutes. Year-round access; busiest summer when nearby Mt. Rushmore traffic peaks.
Winter can freeze surface pools—target shoulder seasons or indoor bathhouses.
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Evans Plunge in Hot Springs, SD is an indoor 87°F mineral pool open year-round — winter is a favorite window, when the warm water contrasts with Black Hills snow.
Planning a cold-weather trip? See the best hot springs for fall & winter guide, grouped by region.
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