Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa
Address: 1829 Minnekahta Ave, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Website: MoccasinSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
Website: MoccasinSprings
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa is a historic geothermal resort originating in the 1890's. Located in the city of Hot Springs in the Mount Rushmore State of South Dakota this hot springs hideaway is seasonal resort open from May to December. Moccasin Springs is named after the original moccasin-shaped pool carved out of red sandstone and used by indigenous people. The resort has a direct connection with the area’s Native American ancestry. Moccasin boasts 4 hot spring pools for day use only.
Location: From Rapid City, South Dakota it is about 60 miles or about an hour to drive to the hot springs.
Directions: From Rapid City, South Dakota take SD-79 S 9 min (4.3 mi) Continue on SD-79 S to Hot Springs 51 min (53.0 mi)
Turn left onto Minnekahta Ave 30 s (0.2 mi) to the hot springs.
Turn left onto Minnekahta Ave 30 s (0.2 mi) to the hot springs.
Accessibility: Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa is very accessible. You can drive up to the hot springs and it is an easy walk around. Moccasin is handicap accessible.
Hot Springs: Moccasin Springs has three geothermal sources on the resort. The temperature of the source is 93 degrees. The resort then heats the water with their inhouse boiler system. Moccasin boasts 4 soaking options. They include a bathhouse, Pool House, 1913 Hot Springs Pool, and the Hot Pool. The 1913 large pool is 88-90 degrees. The Pool House Pool (the original moccasin shaped pool) is 93 degrees. The 2 Hot Pools range in temperatures from 98-102 degrees. The mineral water is all natural flow through system and is not treated with chlorine. Clothing is required. No nudity is permitted in the soaking areas.
Hot Spring Tips: Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa is day use only. It is only open during May through December. Call the hot springs to verify. Pets are not welcomed at the resort. Moccassin offers a spa that includes massages, facials, and a 3-1 sauna room. They have changing areas, bathrooms and showers. Locally you can check out Mammoth Site, Wild Horse Sanctuary, Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, or The Wind Cave.
Youtube Video on Hot Springs is below.