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Hot Springs

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A Knack for Architecture

Revel in the outdoors to your heart’s content, and then come back for an architectural walking tour of Hot Springs.

In the late 1800s, there were 27 sandstone quarries in the Black Hills — one of which was owned by Hot Springs’ own Fred T. Evans. These quarries sourced Hot Springs with the materials for the many Richardsonian and Romanesque style buildings found throughout town; over 30 of them in all. Can you find them all?

Mineral Springs to Lakes

Downtown’s Kidney Springs is thought to have healing properties; specifically for kidney-related illnesses.

Hidden Lake Campground and Resort is the only resort in the Southern Black Hills that can boast its own private lake.

Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover’s haven and fishing paradise with over 36 miles of shoreline and water depths up to 75 feet.

MamMoth Site

The world’s largest mammoth research facility & one of the top fossil interpretive sites in North America. Over 60 mammoths have been unearthed, along with at least 87 other Late Ice Age animals.

Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls stays around 67 degrees all year—perfect growing conditions for stream orchids, one of only four native to South Dakota.

Evans Plunge

Evans Plunge boasts 87 degree water, 4 slides, 2 kid pools, 2 hot tubs, a sauna and steam room.

Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa

Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa has 6 Pools ranging in temperatures from 80°-105°, 3-in-1 Sauna, Salt Room, and Spa & Massage Therapy.

living waters

From mineral springs to recreational lakes, make Hot Springs the center of your wellness vacation. Whether it’s to relax at the lake around the campfire, decompress on a spectacular hike or discover boutique dining, Hot Springs is your destination.

springing to life

The 87 degree water of Evans Plunge Mineral Springs was the original draw that brought crowds to the area when it opened in 1890, and it still offers family fun to this day; visitors have multiple pools, slides, and activities to choose from year-round. Evans Plunge is a great choice for families to enjoy the warm, healing waters of Hot Springs together.

Nearby Moccasin Springs’ pools are even warmer, ranging from 88 to 102 degrees, and much quieter than Evans Plunge. They have four pools, two large enough for swimming and two for soaking. The epitome of wellness and relaxation, phones are always silenced at Moccasin Springs, and children under 18 are not allowed at this tranquil oasis.

base camp to adventure

Hot Springs can surely be considered the health and wellness capital of the Black Hills, but for those looking for the thrill of adventure, Hot Springs is an excellent choice for your base camp. Several prime South Dakota lakes are within easy driving distance of town, including Angostura Reservoir, Hidden Lake Campground and Resort, Cold Brook Lake and Cottonwood Springs Lake. Between them, you’ll find world-class fishing and bird-watching, not to mention some of the best sandy beaches in South Dakota. Discover ample hiking trails nearby— Wind Cave National Park alone boasts over 30 miles of trail. Check out Rankin Ridge Trail, which will take you to the highest point in the park and give you views all the way to the Badlands on a clear day.

mammoth discoveries

In a steep-sided pond just outside of Hot Springs, warm water and plentiful vegetation drew mammoths and other ancient creatures to their doom. Hear this story and more by visiting the Mammoth Site.

New discoveries happen every year at this active dig site, so there’s always something new to experience. And with an ever-expanding museum, the Ice Age comes alive for visitors. Be sure to check out the Junior Paleontologist dig programs; they’re a one-of-a-kind experience, but they fill up fast.

FIND NOURISHMENT

Exploring the history of Hot Springs is fascinating work — but it will build up an appetite. Refuel and take a break at one of our unique dining options, from pizza and local beer to fine dining worthy of celebrating special occasions.

For creatively crafted cuisine, Buffalo Dreamer at Moccasin Springs is a favorite, and showcases locally sourced delicacies sure to tantalize your taste buds.

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