Chico Hot Springs Resort

Chico Hot Springs Resort occupies a storied position in Paradise Valley at 163 Chico Road in Pray, Montana, approximately 30 miles north of Yellowstone National Park's north entrance at Gardiner and 30 miles south of Livingston along the Yellowstone River corridor. Established in 1900 when miners discovered the geothermal springs on the property, Chico has operated as a resort for over a century and ranks among Montana's most beloved historic destinations. The resort's two naturally heated outdoor pools — fed by springs emerging at approximately 103–108 degrees Fahrenheit — are open to both lodging guests and day visitors and anchor the property's identity as fundamentally as any building on the grounds. The accommodation mix reflects a century of organic growth: the main Victorian hotel building dates to 1900 with high ceilings, pine wainscoting, and antique furnishings; newer poolside rooms offer more contemporary comfort with hot-spring views; and individual cabins scattered across the property provide privacy and space for families or groups. Chico's dining room has earned a reputation extending well beyond resort guests, drawing visitors from Bozeman, Livingston, and Gardiner for dinners of prime rib, wild game, and Rocky Mountain trout. A full-service day spa delivers therapeutic soaks, massages, and body treatments using the geothermal water. Fly-fishing guides operate on the Yellowstone River directly behind the resort, and horseback riding is available through the on-site stables. The saloon — a regional institution — hosts live music on weekend evenings and has been a gathering place for the Paradise Valley community for generations. The Absaroka Range forms a dramatic backdrop year-round.