Evans Plunge Mineral Springs

Evans Plunge Mineral Springs For thousands of years, the valley of healing waters, called "wiwila kata" by the Lakota (meaning warm waters), was prized for the warm spring-fed river. Fitch.
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ESTABLISHED IN 1890, EVANS PLUNGE IS THE OLDEST TOURIST ATTRACTION IN THE BLACK HILLS -
NATURAL SPRING-FED WATERS MAINTAIN AN AVERAGE POOL TEMPERATURE OF 87 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT Both the Lakota and Cheyenne utilized the natural river of warm water springs that flows through present-day Hot Springs. In 1881 the spring was held by Joe Brimdschmidt. He traded the spring to Joe Petty for a horse valued at thirty-five dollars! Petty then sold the Plunge Springs to Dr. Stewart who filed on the surrounding land. Mineral springs sought as a cure-all. Finally, Evans Plunge (named after its builder Fred Evans), was built in 1890 over the numerous small, sparkling springs and one mammoth spring of mineral water. Originally, Evans Plunge and the other mineral baths in Hot Springs were sought as a cure-all for a multitude of illnesses. "They [the springs] were the resort of the Indians long before the white man found his way into the jealously guarded realms of the Black Hills, and were considered by the red man as a panacea for all ills. This water has been found useful in the treatment of chronic diseases of the gastro-intestinal tract, diseases of the liver and biliary passages, and in rheumatism and arthritic joint disturbances, gout, and others." —Mineral Water in the United States by Dr. W.E. The largest spring, at the north end of the pool in the interior of the Plunge, is known as the "Original Indian Spring." Here Native Americans drank and bathed in the spring's warm healing water. Today, numerous areas of warm sparkling springs may be felt as one moves through the crystal clear water towards the original Indian Spring. A lot has changed in Hot Springs since 1890. No longer promoted as a cure for ills, the water still invites visitors for rejuvenation, refreshment, relaxation and recreation. Purchased by the City of Hot Springs in 2013, Evans Plunge is forging a new name for itself by looking to its past. With each day the City of Hot Springs is working diligently to restore Evans Plunge to the iconic tourist destination it has been for over a century. So on behalf of the City of Hot Springs, we invite you to come and experience yesterday's healing waters of today's Evans Plunge.

09/09/2026

Our sincerest thanks to all those who helped to make this year's Fall River Flight Fest a reality! We're so blessed to have such a wonderful team of supporters, volunteers and community. Here's to making next year even better!

Hot Springs Ace Hardware
Harvey's Homestead Supply
Lynn's Dakotamart
Challenge Dakota
Black Hills Exteriors LLC
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
Christine Heidebrink, Broker
Hot Springs Theatre
Shilly Goose Coffee Truck
Hot Springs Makers Market
New 2 You, Too

🎈HOW WILL YOU SOAR & SOAK FALL RIVER FLIGHT FEST 2026?💦Celebrate Flight Fest with us for a chance to WIN A PRIZE! 🥳📸 Tak...
08/24/2026

🎈HOW WILL YOU SOAR & SOAK FALL RIVER FLIGHT FEST 2026?💦

Celebrate Flight Fest with us for a chance to WIN A PRIZE! 🥳

📸 Take photos at the Hot Air Balloon Launch AND Evans Plunge
🏷️ Tag on Facebook with


Visit https://www.fallriverballoonfest.com for the schedule of events and check the Fall River Flight Fest page! 🗓️🛩️

We can’t wait to see your Flight Fest adventures! 🪂❤️

08/24/2026

☀️SUMMER GIVEAWAY 2026 WINNERS! 🎉☀️

We had so much fun celebrating our staff this summer that we wanted to share a little of that summer fun with you too! 💦☀️

We originally planned on picking ONE winner…

but we thought why stop at one? 😉 so we decided to pick TWO! 🥳

🎉 Congratulations, Emily Susanne Johnson!
🎉 Congratulations, Erin Knobel!

Your prizes are waiting for you at Evans Plunge! Stop by and claim them! 💙

Thank you to everyone who entered and helped us spread a little summer fun! ☀️🌊

🌷 Evans Plunge Summer Crew 2026 is OFF DUTY! For one afternoon, the building belonged to those who make it run. 🌼No whis...
08/12/2026

🌷 Evans Plunge Summer Crew 2026 is OFF DUTY!
For one afternoon, the building belonged to those who make it run. 🌼

No whistles, no scanning, no dispatching, no applying wristbands. Just pure summer fun! 💦🛟

A huge thank you to our amazing lifeguards, front desk, slide dispatch, maintenance crew, and janitorial team for making this summer one to remember! ☀️ Through the hot days, busy shifts, and everything in between, you all showed up, worked hard, and kept Evans Plunge running. We're so thankful for every returning team member and every new face that joined us this summer! 🩵

You're Officially OFF DUTY!

🎉SUMMER GIVEAWAY 2026🎉
Comment "🌊" to be entered to win two adult passes for daily admission. The winner will be drawn next Wednesday (August 19th) and announced by next Friday (August 21st). Best of Luck!

08/10/2026

We are open! 🤩 Thank you for your patience and support as we navigated through our pipes. 😉 Also a big thank you to Rapid Router for coming so fast! 🌊💙🌊

08/10/2026

Unfortunately we need to stop admissions for the time being. 😔 Our plumbing is acting up again with all of the usage recently. Please check back for updates! We appreciate all your support and patience during this unexpected situation! 🌊💙🌊

So deserving! Great job Sharrill! 💦🌊
07/28/2026

So deserving! Great job Sharrill! 💦🌊

Congratulations to Sharrill Irons for being nominated to receive a Superior Service Award from the Chamber's BOD. You've made a difference, and it's been noticed. Thank you for your dedication and service!

07/27/2026

Once again, we have been nominated for Best of the Black Hills in the Outdoor Recreation category, under "Pool or Waterpark"—for the fourth consecutive year! Help us do it again 🏆🥇

How to vote:
Visit the official Rapid City Journal ballot page at RapidCityJournal.com (search for Best of the Black Hills 2026 or click https://rapidcityjournal2.secondstreetapp.com/Rapid-City-Journal-2026-Best-of-the-Black-Hills-Voting/gallery?group=554414
Scroll to Outdoor Recreation and select the Pool or Waterpark category.
Choose Evans Plunge Mineral Springs as your pick.
Voting is open every day through Aug 12, 2026, and you can cast your vote once every 24 hours.

Wednesday edit: We're open! Well folks, we’ve made great progress and believe we’ll be able to reopen tomorrow!While we’...
07/07/2026

Wednesday edit: We're open!

Well folks, we’ve made great progress and believe we’ll be able to reopen tomorrow!

While we’re optimistic, we also want to be transparent that this may only be a temporary fix. We need some time to evaluate our long-term options, as the plumbing is buried beneath concrete and replacing it will require a significant renovation.

We can’t thank you all enough for your patience, understanding, and support throughout this. We know these closures have been frustrating, and we truly appreciate everyone sticking with us. We’ll continue to keep you updated as we learn more.

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1145 N River Street
Hot Springs, SD
57747

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7pm
Wednesday 6am - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 7pm
Friday 6am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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