5 Free Swimming Holes near Big Sky, MT
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Ousel Falls
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
2.5 miles SWA 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Big Sky, Montana, leading through forest to a beautiful waterfall — accessible from May through October for a rewarding short hike.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
33.8 miles SWade Lake is a hidden gem of southwestern Montana — a spring-fed mountain lake famous for its glassy, aquamarine water, tucked into a forested ravine at the southern end of the Gravelly Range....
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
35.4 miles SEWhere a hot spring pours into the Gardner River in Yellowstone, warm soaking awaits — but never enter the scalding upstream runoff channel, which reaches 113–140°F. Check with a ranger first.
Hot Springs, Swim
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
47.8 miles SEA suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River leads to sandy creek-side beaches and a mild backcountry trail past Yellowstone's largest granite slab — great for all ages.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
49.7 miles SEA thermally warmed Yellowstone river with a calm swim area that is beautiful and historic for anglers — but stay strictly out of the main current, which has been fatal. Check with a ranger before entering.
Hot Springs, Swim
