Outdoors NearbyGranite Hot Springs Pool
Forest Service pool at the end of Granite Creek Road in the Gros Ventre Range, about 34 miles from Jackson. In winter the road is not open to cars and the pool is reached over snow. Granite Hot Springs Pool is open to day visitors for a fee.
| Access | Day passes for the public Reached by 9 miles of dirt road off US 191 southeast of Hoback Junction. Cash only. No alcohol in the pool area. Call ahead in spring and fall, when road conditions close the site. |
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| Type | Developed pools |
| Location | Jackson, WY Managed by USFS Bridger-Teton NF, Jackson Ranger District Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Prices | Day use, ages 12+: $12 (cash only) Day use, ages 11 and under: $7 (cash only) Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Hours | Summer 10 am–8 pm (10 am–6 pm after Labor Day); winter 10 am–4 pm |
| Season | Summer late May–Oct 31; winter early Dec–Mar 17 (snowmobile, dog sled, ski or fat bike access only); closed between seasons |
| Facilities | restrooms, changing rooms |
| Camping | Granite Creek Campground |
| Website | fs.usda.gov |
| Phone | 307-690-6323 |
Best time to soak: Granite Hot Springs Pool
Soaking feels best when the air is cool. From October to April average highs around Jackson stay at 24 to 56 °F, with nights down to 2 °F. With lows at 2 to 26 °F from October to April, bring warm layers for getting out of the water.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 °F | 2 °F | 6 |
| Feb | 29 °F | 3 °F | 6 |
| Mar | 39 °F | 13 °F | 5 |
| Apr | 50 °F | 26 °F | 5 |
| May | 62 °F | 33 °F | 5 |
| Jun | 72 °F | 38 °F | 5 |
| Jul | 80 °F | 41 °F | 3 |
| Aug | 80 °F | 40 °F | 4 |
| Sep | 71 °F | 33 °F | 4 |
| Oct | 56 °F | 25 °F | 4 |
| Nov | 39 °F | 16 °F | 5 |
| Dec | 24 °F | 3 °F | 7 |
More to do nearby
- Granite Falls (waterfall, 1 mi)
- Snow King Center (indoor ice rink, 17 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
- Cold-day pick SUN CUBE hooded changing robe poncho Change in and out of a wet suit at a trailhead with no changing room, and stay warm after a winter soak. View on Amazon
- 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
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Other hot springs near Jackson
- Astoria Hot Springs Park Day pass
- Green Canyon Hot Springs Day pass
- Lava Hot Springs (World Famous Hot Pools) Day pass
Waterfalls nearby
- Granite Falls (1 mi)
- Upper Falls (10 mi)
- Ouzel Falls (12 mi)
Sources
Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay at Granite Hot Springs Pool?
Day use, ages 12+: $12 (cash only) and Day use, ages 11 and under: $7 (cash only), according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
When is Granite Hot Springs Pool open?
Summer 10 am–8 pm (10 am–6 pm after Labor Day); winter 10 am–4 pm. Summer late May–Oct 31; winter early Dec–Mar 17 (snowmobile, dog sled, ski or fat bike access only); closed between seasons.
Can you camp near Granite Hot Springs Pool?
Granite Creek Campground.