White Sulphur Springs, Montana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

White Sulphur Springs is in the Smith River Valley of Central Montana, and is the county seat of Meagher County. It is known for its namesake hot springs.

1 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about White Sulphur Springs

Castle Museum

'The Castle' is an imposing mansion built in 1892 by Bryon Roger Sherman, and is now the home of the Meagher County Museum.

Showdown Ski Area

Family friendly ski area in the Belt Mountains. Restaurant, coffee bar, and saloon.

Spa Hot Springs Motel & Clinic

Three naturally heated mineral pools (2 outdoor, 1 indoor) which are cleaned and refilled nightly.

Red Ants Pants Music Festival

Annual outdoor music festival.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 14°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Bozeman)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
HLN Helena Regional Airport, Helena — 51 mi away. Directions
BZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Bozeman — 54 mi away. Directions

White Sulphur Springs is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 (US-12) and U.S. Highway 89 (US-89), about an hour-and-a-half east of Helena.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Castle Museum, Spa Hot Springs Motel & Clinic
Lunch Branding Iron Cafe
Afternoon Showdown Ski Area, Red Ants Pants Music Festival
Dinner Sageline Pizza & Strand Theatre
Evening 2 Basset Brewery

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Get in

White Sulphur Springs is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 (US-12) and U.S. Highway 89 (US-89), about an hour-and-a-half east of Helena.

Get around

As a small town, there is no public transportation. When adventuring outside of town, be sure you plan for fuel and download maps. Wide open country is great to explore, just don't expect to always have service and amenities.