Bearmouth Warm Spring 2

Granite County, Montana · Near Philipsburg
46.7180°N, 113.3060°W · 3,977 ft
68°F 34°F air · Good soaking weather 3,977 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (17.3 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Bearmouth Warm Spring 2

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Bearmouth Warm Spring 2 is the second of a pair in Granite County, Montana, at the same barely-warm temperature as its neighbor and the same distance from Philipsburg. It lies a short walk off Frontage Road West. Neither owner nor access status is recorded, and no one has sampled the water. Expect water no warmer than a lukewarm bath.

Location

About five hundred feet from Frontage Road West, on foot from there. Elevation is a touch higher than the first spring. Snowfall runs to around five feet and precipitation is moderate. Douglas Creek Cabin is seventeen miles away and is the nearest place to camp in our records. No land unit is recorded, which leaves the question of public ground open.

Listed best months are winter, which for water this cool is a formality. Nothing says whose land it is. If you go, do it to see a warm seep by a frontage road, because that is what the record describes and nothing more. No fee has been noted and no USGS site exists for it.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Setting
Hillside
The spring sits on a steep slope that climbs to the north.
Highest ground nearby
392 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the north
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from northwest to southeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Heat Below
105 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 55% of the springs on this site.

Heat flow measures the warmth working its way up through the ground from deep inside the earth. Where it runs high, rain and snowmelt that seep down through cracks in the rock come back up hot.

Heat flow estimate: Stanford Thermal Earth Model (Aljubran & Horne, 2024), CC BY 4.0.

Monthly Climate
24°
Jan
24°
Feb
33°
Mar
41°
Apr
51°
May
60°
Jun
70°
Jul
69°
Aug
58°
Sep
44°
Oct
31°
Nov
23°
Dec
Annual Precip: 20.0 in Annual Snow: 58.4 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 24°F · Water 68°F · +45° contrast
December Air 23°F · Water 68°F · +45° contrast
February Air 24°F · Water 68°F · +44° contrast
January offers 47°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
34°F
ENE 0.0 mph 99% Good soaking weather
Today 71° Low 39° Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Wednesday 72° Low 40° Patchy Fog then Sunny 2% precip
Thursday 80° Low 45° Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain 35% precip
Friday 73° Low 42° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 55% precip
Saturday 76° Low 43° Sunny 8% precip
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Douglas Creek Cabin 17.3 mi away

Overview Douglas Creek Cabin offers a great way to access the various seasonal activities available in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in western Montana. While hunting enthusiasts enjoy the cabin during bow and rifle seasons, it is popular for snowmobiling or cross-country skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. The cabin is in a very remote location, giving anyone an outdoor recreational experience they will never forget.Access to the cabin is limited by weather conditions....

Fee Rental fee is currently $45 per night.
Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
68°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 68°F (20°C)
Avg Air Temp 44°F
Above Ambient +24°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Frontage Road West
Distance to Road 508 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Bearmouth Warm Spring 2?
Bearmouth Warm Spring 2 has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Bearmouth Warm Spring 2 located?
Bearmouth Warm Spring 2 is located in Granite County, Montana at 3,977 feet elevation, near Philipsburg. Coordinates: 46.7180°N, 113.3060°W.
How do I get to Bearmouth Warm Spring 2?
Bearmouth Warm Spring 2 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Frontage Road West (508 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Bearmouth Warm Spring 2?
Yes, Douglas Creek Cabin is located nearby (17.3 miles away). Rental fee is currently $45 per night..