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The only Hot Springs along Montana’s northern tier, Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs has attracted bathers from North Dakota, Saskatchewan, and all of Montana since the 1920s. The source of Sleeping Buffalo’s hot water is a 3,200 ft. deep well that produces more than 900 gallons per minute of 108 degree water.
All pools are cleaned nightly and refilled with Natural Hot Springs water daily. All Pools are monitored for cleanliness and temperature and adjusted as necessary. Our water is natural, chemical-free, and flows through continuously.
Enjoy true tranquility as you spend the day relaxing in our main pool, hot tub, and sauna. We can easily accommodate your birthday party or special occasion in our poolside breezeway.
669 Buffalo Trail
Saco, Montana 59261
Very well maintained and affordable. Hot is hot, warm is warm, and cold is so cold for the natural spring fed pools. Sauna was great too. I had the whole place to myself for quite a while. The locker room/bathrooms were huge and very clean. Will go back!
The gal running the front desk was super nice and when we went inside we were super impressed! Very clean, big pool, big sauna pkus we had the place to ourselves as it is summer and in the middle of NOWHERE! If we ever make it up that way we will surely go again.
Such a lovely pit stop along our road trip! We were on a cross country road trip and I saw this place pop up on google maps as I was searching for a campground in the area. I didnt expect much but the idea of soaking in hot springs after a few long days on the road sounded too good to pass up.
When we pulled up the exterior didnt look like much, but inside it was quite lovely. The hot springs were even better than I expected. There is a large hot pool that is the perfect temp to relax in and float around, and then a smaller hotter pool thats around 106°, and then a small cold pool that is super cold. It was really awesome to go from the super cold pool to the hot pool. We didnt use the sauna but it looked nice and roomy. The facilities were great-- really nice locker room, and the cedar ceiling in the pool area made it smell really lovely. Lots of nice lighting and there was a tv in there playing 70s and 80s music videos so that was an entertaining treat.
We paid about 50 bucks for a spot for our camper with full hook ups, and then an extra 13 bucks a person for a day use of the springs. Totally worth it I think. Plus we came in early September and it was 100° outside and we had the place pretty much to ourselves. It was super relaxing.
There was plenty of space for my two doggies to run and play in a big field next to our rv spot too. Whenever I am driving US2 again I will be sure to stop here.
Three of us went for a soak at Sleeping Buffalo, for two is us it was our first visit. Staff was friendly and helpful. The small hot pool was 106f according to another guest, that felt great. The large pool is very roomy, but could have been warmer. The cold pool is 40f according to what I read. The sauna was an amazing asset to relax in also. The changing rooms has lockers you inter you on combo on and clean. The showers lacked on water pressure I must say.
This is the second year in a row that we have stayed in one of the ice castles on Nelson resevoir. The owners are wonderful. I can't recommend staying here more. The generator provided had issues and was not working properly. So the owner not only brought out 2 more just in case one went out over night but also brought a pizza! The hot springs are very enjoyable as well. I hate to leave such a good review because I would hate to see this place packed but if you are looking to stay here you won't have a bad time.
