Warm Springs, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warm Springs, Montana
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Montana State Hospital entrance
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 Warm Springs, Montana
Location in Montana
Warm Springs, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Deer Lodge |
| Elevation | 4,813 ft (1,467 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 806822 |
Warm Springs is a small, unincorporated community located in Deer Lodge County, Montana, in the United States. You can easily reach this town by taking exit 201 from Interstate 90. A post office has been open here since 1871.
Exploring Warm Springs, Montana
Warm Springs is home to the Montana State Hospital. This is a special hospital run by the state of Montana. It helps people who need long-term care for their mental health. The hospital was first started by the government of Montana Territory in 1877. The State of Montana bought the hospital in 1912. It was renamed Warm Springs State Hospital in 1965.
The Famous Warm Springs
The "warm springs" that give the community its name are found right on the hospital grounds. Hot water naturally flows out from a limestone cone. This cone is about 40 feet (12 meters) tall. Native Americans used to call this area the "Lodge of the Whitetailed Deer." This is how the nearby Deer Lodge Valley got its name.
Local Services and Fun Activities
Warm Springs is a very small community. It has only a few services for visitors and residents. You can find a bar and a convenience store on the main road. There is also a post office with the zip code 59756 located at the hospital.
If you enjoy fishing, you're in luck! You can find Brown trout in the Clark Fork River. This river is just east of Warm Springs. There are also good fishing spots in the ponds at the Warm Springs Wildlife Management Area.
