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Montana Geothermal Sites: Chico Hot Springs
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| Location: N 45.3370 W 110.6913 Nearest town: 4 miles S of Emigrant County: Park Depth: Spring Temperature: 107° F Flow: 132 gpm TDS: 342 (mg/L) Site ID: MGEOT040 LOCATE AND VIEW VIA NRIS DIGITAL MAP LOCATOR: Allows resizing of topos and access to aerial photographs. |
CHEMISTRY (ppm, mg/L) Site name: CHICO Temp: 42º C TDS: 342 pH: 7.40 Sodium: 35 Potassium: 6.8 Calcium: 35 Magnesium: 8.9 Boron: 100.00 SiO2: 34.00 Sulfate: 41 Chloride: 10.0 Fluoride: 0.0 |
Chico Hot Springs has a long and storied history as a hotel, spa, and medical facility. In recognition of this history, Chico was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Chico Hot Springs has been long used by Native Americans, early miners and various groups of settlers and recreational visitors. In 1876, the 112-degree (F) water was tapped and piped into a vegetable greenhouse for local residents. Bill Knowles inherited the property in 1894, ran a boarding house for miners and in 1900 built a nationally recognized hot springs hotel. Under Knowles' active promotion guests as Teddy Roosevelt and Charlie Russell stayed at the springs. In 1974, historically accurate renovations established it as one of Montana's best-preserved examples of an early twentieth century hot springs hotel and health resort.
CHICO HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND DAY SPA offers the quintessential Montana experience.
Established in 1900 and currently on the National Historic Register, Chico
is a year-round destination resort offering lodging, conventions, fine
dining, saloon, gift shop, full day spa, natural hot springs pool, hiking,
fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, dog sledding and cross country
skiing, Accommodations range from our historic main lodge to private cabins,
chalets and large log homes. Chico has long been known for its landmark
dining room. Creative continental cuisine is served in a comfortable atmosphere
of casual elegance. The seafood is fresh, the steaks are large and the
wine list is extensive.
Street Address: 1 Old Chico Road, Pray, MT 59065
Phone: 406-333-4933, Toll Free: 800-468-9232
Email: CHICO@CHICOHOTSPRINGS.COM
