Open year-round, closed Tuesdays, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and two weeks each March for cleaning. City of Hot Springs runs it.
About Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
Evans Plunge is an indoor pool fed by natural 87-degree mineral springs, open since 1890 and now run by the City of Hot Springs. It has slides, swing rings, kids' pools, hot tubs and a sauna. It's a good rainy-day stop on a Black Hills trip, and kids 2 and under swim free.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day admission, ages 16+ | $19 | City of Hot Springs listing; season not stated |
| Day admission, ages 3-15 | $14 | Ages 2 and under free |
Punch cards, group rates and memberships are available; call for those prices.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Children ages 2 and under swim free.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Evans Plunge, but none we found are real. Punch cards are the way to save on repeat visits.
Good to know
- Address
- 1145 N River St, Hot Springs, SD 57747
- Hours
- Mon, Wed-Fri 6 AM-7 PM; Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM; slides from 10 AM; closed Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1-605-745-5165
- Type
- Water park
- Official site
- evansplunge.com
Don't miss
- Natural 87-degree thermal mineral spring pool
- Four slides, including the jet slide
- Swing rings over the water
- Two kids' pools, two hot tubs, sauna and steam room
- Seasonal outdoor pool
Little ways to save
Slides and rings open at 10 AM, so early lap-swim hours are not the time for kids.
Skip Tuesdays. The pool is closed that day.
If you live nearby or are staying a week, ask about punch cards.
Questions people ask us
How much is Evans Plunge?
The city lists $19 for ages 16 and up and $14 for ages 3-15. Kids 2 and under are free.
What are the hours at Evans Plunge?
Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri 6 AM-7 PM; Sat and Sun 10 AM-6 PM (Mountain Time). It is closed Tuesdays.
How warm is the water?
The spring-fed pool stays about 87 degrees year-round.
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Where these prices come from: Dakota at Home (State of SD) listing for Evans Plunge, Travel South Dakota listing. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.