Activities: What kind of things are there to do at Chico? Chico has several activities right
on the property including swimming, a
Day Spa, a horse barn offering trail rides,
and Absaroka Dog Sled Treks operates right from our property. There is also skiing, snow shoeing, fly fishing,
river rafting, hiking, biking, scenic flights, wildlife viewing, skeet shooting, and many other activities
nearby. Visit our
activities page for more information.
Commercial Airports: What is the closest commercial airport to Chico? Gallatin Field Airport
(BZN) located near Belgrade and Bozeman, Montana, is the closest commercial airport. The airport offers
flights on five airlines: Delta, Horizon, Northwest, United Express, and Big Sky Airlines. Gallatin
Field Airport is 59 miles from Chico Hot Springs and takes approximately one hour and fifteen minutes
to travel.
Local Airports: Where can I land if I want to fly in my own plane? Paradise
Valley Flying Service is located within 10 miles of Chico and has a 6000 foot landing strip. The former
runway / landing strip at Chico has been closed due to residential growth in our area.
Camping/RV: Does Chico have camping or RV sites? Chico does not have camping or RV sites and we do
not allow overnight camping in tents or RV's on the property. Please visit our
links
page for recommending RV facilities.
Dining: Does Chico have dining facilities on property? Chico offers two restaurants: The Main Dining
Room serves breakfast and dinner seven days a week, reservations are recommended for dinner, Percies Poolside
Grille serves lunch and dinner daily. Please visit our
dining page for menus and
more information.
Directions: Can you give me directions to Chico? Chico Hot Springs is approximately 23 miles south of
Livingston, MT.
Click here for directions from Bozeman airport, Billings airport
and Yellowstone National Park.
Elevation: What is the elevation at Chico? 5,280 feet
Employment: How can I get a job at Chico? If you are a local, stop by the resort and fill out an application
- our Human Resources department will contact you. Not close enough to stop by? Fill out our
on-line pre-application and our Human Resources department will contact you via e-mail.
History: Can you tell me about the history of Chico? Chico Hot Springs first opened as a hotel in June 1900
under the ownership of Bill and Percie Knowles. Please read our
National Register of Historic
Places page for more history information.
Hot Springs: What information can you tell me about the hot springs? Chico Hot Springs has two open air
mineral hot springs pools which are open from 8:00 am to midnight daily (open at 6:00 am for hotel guests).
The larger swimming pool has an average temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit and the smaller soaking pool has
an average temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Pool passes are included with guest accommodations, and there
is a daily entry fee for non-hotel day guests. Visit our
Hot Springs page for more
information.
Internet: Is there internet access at Chico? Chico Hot Springs has internet
access in several areas. There is wireless access in the Main Lodge
Lobby, the Chico Saloon, and the Lower Lodge rooms and Boardroom.
There are high speed Ethernet connections in the Warren Wing,
Fisherman's Lodge, and Convention Center.
No Ethernet connections. Wireless in Lobby, Lower Lodge, Convention
Center, & Saloon.
Laundry: Does Chico have a guest Laundromat? Chico does not have a Laundromat on the property, but
there is a Laundromat just three miles from the Resort at Emigrant.
Maps: Can you show me a map of directions? Yes, just visit our
maps and
directions page for access to online maps of the area.
Music Schedule: I've heard there is music every weekend, what is the live entertainment schedule?
We do have bands in the saloon every Friday and Saturday night. Check out our
music
schedule to find out who will be performing during your visit.
Nearest Town: What Montana towns are close to Chico? Emigrant (pop. 309) and Pray (pop. 85) are each
about three miles from Chico. Livingston (pop. 7062) is 23 miles North of Chico, Gardiner (pop. 1774) is
approximately 35 miles South of Chico, and Bozeman (pop. 27,509) is the nearest "city" at approximately 51
miles from Chico.
Owners: Who owns Chico Hot Springs? Chico Hot Springs has been owned by Mike and Eve Art and their
daughters Andy and Jackie since they purchased the resort in 1973.
Pets: Can we bring our pets with us to Chico? Can we bring our pets with us to
Chico? Yes, your well behaved pets are welcome to stay in most of our
guest accommodations. We charge a $20 per pet per stay fee and ask
that you do not leave your pets unattended in your vehicle, rooms, or
outside. Pick up bags are available throughout the property, and we do
ask that you clean up after your pets. We require all pets be on
leashes.
Reservations: How do I make reservations? We are currently are not offering online reservations,
but please
contact our guest services department and they will personally assist you
in making reservations.
Room Rates: Can you give me a list of room rates? Chico Hot Springs offers accommodations from $49 to $355 a
night. Visit our
accommodations page or
rates
at a glance for more detailed information.
Room Service: Does Chico have room service? Chico dining facilities do not offer room service, but
the Poolside Grille will prepare your order "to go" upon your request.
Shopping: What kind of shopping is there in the area? We want you to visit our
Gift Shop and Espresso Bar where the staff will warmly welcome you! There are also a variety of unique
shops on Main Street in Livingston and Gardiner as well as throughout Yellowstone Park.
Tax: Is there sales tax at Chico Hot Springs? The only tax you will encounter at Chico is a 7% lodging tax,
which is in addition to your nightly room rate.
Telephones: Do you have telephones in the rooms? We do not have telephones in most of our rooms, however
there are phones in the houses/cottages/chalets and the North 40 cabins. Select cellular service is available
on much of the property, there are pay telephones near the Main Lodge, and house phones for local or calling card
calls are located in the Main Lodge lobby.
Transportation: How do we travel to Chico from the airport? Because of our fairly remote location, we
recommend that you rent a car for travel to and from the airport and to have available to you during your visit.
The Gallatin Field Airport has...
Weather: What will the weather be like during my stay? There is a joke amongst Montanans that says if
you don't like the weather, wait ten minutes and it will change. The average highs and lows for each month
are listed in degrees Fahrenheit. January 33/14, February 39/18, March 46/23, April 56/29, May 64/37,
June 73/44, July 80/48, August 80/47, September 69/40, October 58/32, November 42/24, December 34/16.
Remember that these are average highs and lows and the weather could be much warmer or cooler during your
vacation, please check local weather forecasts before your visit (Zip code 59065).
Yellowstone Park: How close is Chico to Yellowstone National Park? Chico is only about 35 miles North
of the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park (at Gardiner, MT). It takes approximately 45 minutes to
travel this distance on Highway 89.
