Outdoors NearbyHot springs in Wyoming
This page covers 6 hot springs in Wyoming that the public can visit: 2 free on public land, 4 with day passes.
Free hot springs on public land 2
Hot springs pools and resorts with day passes 4
- Astoria Hot Springs Park Day pass
- Fountain of Youth RV Park Day pass
- Granite Hot Springs Pool Day pass
- Hellie's Tepee Pools Day pass
With a campground nearby: Fountain of Youth RV Park, Granite Hot Springs Pool.
Wyoming hot springs that are closed or private
These appear in older lists or on maps, but there is no public access. We do not give directions to them.
- Star Plunge: Closed since Jan. 14, 2025 over a dispute between the operator and Wyoming State Parks; a tentative settlement (July 31, 2026) would let a new concessionaire reopen it, no date set. (source)
- Boiling River (Yellowstone NP): NPS: not open to the public; swimming not possible since the 2022 floods. (source)
- Yellowstone National Park thermal features: Soaking in hot springs is prohibited in Yellowstone (NPS). (source)
- Huckleberry Hot Springs (Rockefeller Parkway): NPS prohibits entering features fed entirely by thermal water; Naegleria fowleri was found there. (source)
- Polecat Creek hot pools (Rockefeller Parkway): 2014 NPS release left creek soaking open but warned of Naegleria fowleri; no current NPS page confirms access, so no page. (source)
- Kelly Warm Spring (Grand Teton NP): NPS: entering not recommended (about 80 °F, high E. coli, Naegleria fowleri). (source)
- Chief Washakie Plunge (Fort Washakie): Closed and abandoned in 2010 for structural issues; rebuild planned (Jan 2026 report). (source)
Pack for the hot springs
- Earth Pak roll-top waterproof dry bag Keeps your phone, keys and dry clothes safe on wet rocks next to the pool. View on Amazon
- Battery-free floating water thermometer Check a pool before you get in. Natural springs can run hotter than they look. View on Amazon
- Top pick 4Monster quick-dry microfiber towel with case Packs small for the hike to the pools and dries in the car on the way home. View on Amazon
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Hot springs in other states
Frequently asked questions
Where are the free natural hot springs in Wyoming?
Yes, 2 in our list are free on public land, including Saratoga Hobo Hot Pool and State Bath House, Hot Springs State Park. Some need a parking pass or a hike.
Which Wyoming hot springs sell day passes?
Astoria Hot Springs Park, Fountain of Youth RV Park, Granite Hot Springs Pool and Hellie's Tepee Pools. Prices and reservation rules are on each page.
Which hot springs in Wyoming are open all year?
Astoria Hot Springs Park, Saratoga Hobo Hot Pool and State Bath House, Hot Springs State Park list year-round operation. Winter roads can still close, so check before driving.