Location
Best time
Arrive around 10 AM on weekday mornings (especially during holiday periods) to enjoy the park with minimal crowds while still having a full day ahead
Visitor tip
Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the parking lot picnic tables; this lets you save money on food while taking a break and staying within the venue area
Visitor tip
Plan a full day visit (4+ hours) rather than a quick stop—the park offers more entertainment value than expected with slides enjoyable for both kids and adults, plus the swinging handle bars challenge
About Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
Indoor mineral-water pool with slides. Indoor pool featuring naturally warm mineral water from a thermal spring & water slides.
Quick Facts
- Established
- 1890 (oldest Black Hills attraction)
- Water Temperature
- 87°F naturally warm mineral springs
- Slides
- 4 slides (Jet, Whale, Frog, Outdoor)
- Kids Areas
- 2 Kids Pools
- Amenities
- 2 Hot Tubs, Sauna, Steam Room, Lap Pool
What visitors say
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We absolutely loved what the locals call “The Plunge”! The water slides opened at 10 AM, and the water was the perfect temperature — not too hot, not too cold. It felt a little chilly when we got out (we’re from South…
I went here when I was pretty little on a family vacation and again when I was in junior high. While on a family trip with my own family now I said we had to go back. I remember having a lot of fun here as a kid. My husband was…
Well done, Hot Springs, SD! We weren't sure what to expect, but this stop did not disappoint. A natural hot springs turned into a city recreation center but still capturing the historical preservation. The kids would have stayed all day…
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Did You Know?
- Evans Plunge features naturally warm mineral water from a thermal spring, making it a natural hot springs facility converted into a public recreation center while preserving its historical significance
- The facility is locally known as 'The Plunge' and has been a multi-generational destination, with visitors returning across decades from childhood through adulthood with their own families
- Evans Plunge maintains an indoor heated mineral-water pool with water slides and hot tubs, allowing year-round operation and comfortable water temperature management despite South Dakota's cold climate
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