Extended summer at Norris Hot Springs – complete with glowing reviews!
Not ready to let go of summer just yet? Either is Norris Hot Springs! The nights are getting longer and cooler and autumn is just around the corner, but Norris Hot Springs still offers a taste of summer.
The campground stays open through September for RV and tent camping. Reservations and information are available through the website.
Chef Abe and team are firing up the 50-Mile Grill until the end of the month, serving renowned, local meat and garden produce in delectable combinations. With harvest season in full swing, the kitchen team has access to abundant produce from the garden.
Come October, the grill goes into storage and the campground gets battened down against the ferocious Montana winter weather. Thankfully, the hot springs are lovely in the cold weather. The 50-Mile Snack Bar is open year round offering salads, pizzas, nachos, salads and burritos, along with homemade brownies, a selection of local beers and a carefully curated wine list.
Summer 2019 has been a banner season for Norris Hot Springs. This gem of a Montana hot springs has earned one fabulous review after another. Here are just a few of the top, recent customer reviews:
“Absolutely one of my favorite places to soak in Montana! Great atmosphere and excellent food!” – Nicole
“Great hot pool soaking, choice of beers, wine, music, very tasty food. Spent three nights in the RV campground and loved every minute. We shall return!” – Don
“A wonderful spot to visit any time of the year for a relaxing soak. Hit up the live music at 7pm on weekends for a great evening.”
“It’s always a relaxing and peaceful time at Norris and a true taste of Montana.” – Nici
“The chef is amazing!!! It’s not fast food or easy food!!! The CHEF makes absolutely fabulous food!!!” – Isiah
“This is such a great find just outside of Bozeman. It’s super authentic and really cool. We picked a great night (by accident) – live music, an eclipse and a storm which all added to the experience. But even without this the very natural, casual setting and the Nachos are really good. It’s not all slick and ritzy – feels more like a local’s secret – but we loved it. At only $8 admission it was a bargain and a great night.” – Visitors from New Zealand
“Amazing evening at my first hot spring. Between the band, brews, and beautiful environment I could not ask for any better way to kick back.” – Christian
“Live from the Dome” music stays consistent all year long with local, regional and national acoustic musicians playing poolside. The music begins at 7pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. $2 cover.
Aran Buzzas will perform on Friday, September 20th. Calling his music “Homegrown Montana Folky Tonk,” Aran performs songs that are easy to relate to, often amusing, and frequently with a regional backdrop.
Dave Provost returns to the Poolside Stage on Saturday, September 21st. The award-winning singer/songwriter plied his craft while engaging audiences on both coasts and points in-between for the last thirty years. His literate, world-weary lyrics sit in a roots-oriented musical context comprised of equal parts folk, country and American rock n’ roll. Funny and knowing, Provost is a memorable and engaging live performer who has shared the stage with Jackson Browne and Jesse Winchester, among others. His albums Home and My Favorite Ghost are available now.
Britt Arnesen takes the stage on Sunday, September 22nd. His duo project with Richie Reinholdt, Britchy, is a staple in the Missoula music scene and beyond. The pair is known for its distinctive Americana featuring fine pickin’ and timeless songwriting. They’ve released three albums, including 2016’s entirely self-produced Two-Lane Highway.
On Friday, September 27th, Sundance & the Wilds bring an indie rock sound that’ll make anyone listening want to groove. With their indie-rock stylings paired with some intense jam-style sessions, the band has been taking the Bozeman area by storm since its inception. Soakers can expect an evening of originals mixed with a range of rock and blues covers from the 60s to now.
New to Norris, Jordan Lane is set for Saturday, September 28th. The preacher’s progeny brings an old school, gospel feel to a new age sound. He mixes genres with his multi-instrumentation. Both upbeat and laid back, he’s like a dance party in your mom’s basement.
Johnny Dango delivers his brand of red dirt country rock on Sunday, September 29th. He plays “American rock n’ roll formed in Stillwater, OK and refined in Austin, TX.” Dango describes his music as equal parts hillbilly cosmic country, boogie, rhythm and blues – or maybe it’s basically Southern rock, with a little more country mixed in, simmered and stewed ‘til it’s funkier, greasier, and with more grit and groove. He is also a member of The Memphis Strange and a number of other musical projects. Dango’s latest album, Dear Everybody, I Love You, is available now.
For operating hours, menus, and on-site campground reservations, visit www.norrishotsprings.com. Summer time is the perfect time for a visit to Norris. •