Brooks Warm Spring

Fergus County, Montana · Near Lewistown
47.2170°N, 109.4710°W · 3,795 ft
68°F 38°F air · Good soaking weather 3,795 ft Short Walk

Brooks Warm Spring, in Fergus County, Montana, about eleven and a half miles from Lewistown. Barely warm. The USGS measured a fairly mineralized, iron-bearing water here in 1977, and the reading on file is below what anyone would sit in for heat. Neither owner nor access is recorded, and no campground is listed nearby. There is a photo.

Location

A walk of a bit over half a mile from a road with no name attached in the record. The ground is central Montana plains elevation. Snowfall is about four and a half feet; rain is moderate. Land unit and land owner are both absent from the file, and so is any fee.

Winter is the season on file. Without a recorded owner or access class, assume the walk in crosses private ground and ask before you go. The water will not heat you, and the chemistry is from 1977. With no camping listed, plan to stay in Lewistown or bring your own arrangements.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Brooks Warm Spring.

Aerial view of the ground around Brooks Warm Spring LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Brooks Warm Spring
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the west.
Highest ground nearby
123 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the west
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
65 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's close to the US average of 65. It's higher than at 2% 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
25°
Jan
23°
Feb
34°
Mar
41°
Apr
52°
May
61°
Jun
70°
Jul
69°
Aug
59°
Sep
44°
Oct
33°
Nov
25°
Dec
Annual Precip: 21.2 in Annual Snow: 53.5 in
Best Time to Visit
February Air 23°F · Water 68°F · +45° contrast
January Air 25°F · Water 68°F · +43° contrast
December Air 25°F · Water 68°F · +43° contrast
February offers 47°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
38°F
NNE 25.2 mph 100% Good soaking weather
Today 65° Low 43° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Spring is +3° warmer
Wednesday 62° Low 45° Mostly Sunny 3% precip
Spring is +6° warmer
Thursday 73° Low 51° Sunny 1% precip
Friday 66° Low 48° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 68% precip
Spring is +2° warmer
Saturday 69° Low 48° Chance Light Rain 28% precip
Water Chemistry Sampled 1977-06-29

The water at Brooks Warm Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 7.4) with 659 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in calcium (may support bone density and joint health), magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief), and sulfate (traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation).

pH 7.4 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 130 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 40 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 4 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 330 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 2 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Iron 30 µg/L
Iron-rich springs may support circulation
Where to Stay

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Temperature
68°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 68°F (20°C)
Avg Air Temp 45°F
Above Ambient +23°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Brooks Warm Spring?
Brooks Warm Spring has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Brooks Warm Spring located?
Brooks Warm Spring is located in Fergus County, Montana at 3,795 feet elevation, near Lewistown. Coordinates: 47.2170°N, 109.4710°W.
How do I get to Brooks Warm Spring?
Brooks Warm Spring has Short Walk road access (0.6 mi from the road).
What minerals are in the water at Brooks Warm Spring?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.4 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 659 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS