Hobo Pool
- Free
- 101–120°F
- 3 hr 6 min from Casper
A free, town-owned hot pool in Saratoga on the bank of the North Platte River, open around the clock. Carbon County lists the main pool at 101-110°F and the Lobster Pot at one end at about 120°F. Swimsuits are required, and alcohol, tobacco and glass are banned.
- Price
- Free
- Water
- 101–120°F
- Nearest town
- Saratoga
- From Casper
- 3 hr 6 min
- Reservations
- Check venue
Plan your visit
Hours & season
| Hours | Open 24 hours, 7 days |
|---|---|
| Season | Open year-round |
Tickets & booking
| Price |
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| Access | Free public access |
Rules
| Swimwear |
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On site
| Pools | 2 |
|---|---|
| Lodging | No |
Not stated by the venue: ages, dogs.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
1,815 mg/L
Highly mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 7.3
- Temp at source
- 118°F
- Fluoride
- 6.5 mg/L
- Boron
- 1.1 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at a USGS sampling site, sampled 1967 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp |
|---|---|
| Hobo PoolMain hot pool. | 101–110°F |
| Lobster PotAt one end of Hobo Pool; about 120°F. | 120°F |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Changing rooms: yes
- Restrooms: yes
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Glass containers | Not allowed |
| Smoking | Not allowed |
| Good to know |
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What's here
- free 24-hour town hot pool
- Lobster Pot hot end pool about 120°F
- informal hot seeps on the North Platte River bank
- picnic area
Getting there
- From Casper3 hr 6 min159 mi
- From Cheyenne (CYS)2 hr 43 min152 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 6,789 ft |
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| Road |
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Things to do near Saratoga
Medicine Bow National Forest
Snowy Range and Sierra Madre trails, lakes and winter snowmobiling on either side of the valley
Campgrounds
- Satatoga Lake Campgrounds1.5 mi
- Lincoln Park Campground15.9 mi
- Bennett Peak Campground16.6 mi
- Corral Creek Recreation Site17.7 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Saratoga Hot Springs Resort
A historic resort in Saratoga with a 70-foot mineral pool at about 96-98°F and small teepee-covered hot pools at about 100-112°F. The pools are for overnight guests and members, though any spa treatment includes day use. On site are a brewery and pub, a restaurant and a golf course.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Rustic stone-lined pools in a forested valley about 7 miles from downtown Steamboat Springs, reached by a partly unpaved road that requires 4WD and winter tires from November through April. Visits are booked in 2-hour slots and paid in cash. Pools are clothing-optional and limited to adults after dark.
Old Town Hot Springs
A non-profit community hot springs and fitness center in downtown Steamboat Springs, fed by the Heart Spring, which flows at about 102-103°F. Alongside several soaking pools and a cold plunge it has water slides, lap swimming, a gym and a climbing wall. Day admission is walk-in.
Saratoga Hot Springs Resort: 0 mi · Strawberry Park Hot Springs: 62 mi · Old Town Hot Springs: 67 mi
Sources (6)
· checked November 2026
Prices, hours and rules are checked against the official site and land-agency pages. Spot something out of date? Let us know.