State Bath House (Hot Springs State Park)
- Free
- 104°F
- 2 hr 35 min from Casper
A free bath house run by Wyoming State Parks in Hot Springs State Park, with an indoor and an outdoor soaking pool kept at about 104°F from springs that emerge at 128°F. The outdoor pool closed on Aug 24, 2026 for about a month while a pool lift, handrails and heated walkways were installed. The park around it has mineral terraces, the Swinging Bridge over the Bighorn River and the state bison herd.
Outdoor pool closed from Aug 24, 2026 for about a month (lift, handrails, heated walks); indoor pool stayed open. Confirm it has reopened.
- Price
- Free
- Water
- 104°F
- Nearest town
- Thermopolis
- From Casper
- 2 hr 35 min
- Reservations
- Check venue
Plan your visit
Hours & season
| Hours |
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| Season | Open year-round |
Tickets & booking
| Price | Free public facility run by Wyoming State Parks |
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| Access | Free public access |
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On site
| Pools | 2 |
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| Lodging | No |
Not stated by the venue: swimwear, ages, dogs.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
The pools
| Pool | Temp | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor soaking poolKept at about 104°F. | 104°F | Indoor |
| Outdoor soaking poolClosed from Aug 24, 2026 for about a month for upgrades. | 104°F | Outdoor |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Showers: yes
- Restrooms: yes
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What's here
- free indoor and outdoor mineral soaking pools
- in Hot Springs State Park
- mineral terraces and Swinging Bridge nearby
- state bison herd in the park
Getting there
- From Casper2 hr 35 min132 mi
- From Riverton (RIW)1 hr 17 min61 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 4,330 ft |
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Things to do near Thermopolis
Hot Springs State Park terraces and Swinging Bridge
Mineral terraces on the Bighorn River, a suspension footbridge, 6+ miles of trails and the state bison herd
Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site
Petroglyph site run by Wyoming State Parks northwest of Thermopolis
Boysen State Park
Reservoir park at the south end of Wind River Canyon; boating, fishing and camping
Campgrounds
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Star Plunge
A family pool complex in Hot Springs State Park with indoor and outdoor mineral pools, water slides and a vapor cave, closed since Jan 14, 2025 after its concession agreement expired. On Jul 31, 2026 Wyoming State Parks announced a tentative settlement that would let a new long-term concessionaire reopen it, but no date has been set.
TePee Pools
A commercial mineral-water pool complex in Hot Springs State Park with an indoor pool and water slide, an outdoor pool at 94-98°F and hot tubs up to 105°F. It also has a steam room and a cedar dry sauna. The site lists Carson Hot Springs and Jemez Hot Springs as sister properties.
Fountain of Youth RV Park
An RV park north of Thermopolis built around a large mineral pool fed by the Sacajawea Well, drilled in 1918, which flows about 1.3 million gallons a day. Travel Wyoming lists the water at 100-104°F, and a 2024 report says new owners were restoring the pools and selling all-day passes to non-campers.
Star Plunge: 0 mi · TePee Pools: 0 mi · Fountain of Youth RV Park: 1 mi
Sources (8)
· 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.
- Official site: Hot springs
- Official site: 2218 hot springs state park to complete improvements at state bath house outdoor pool
- Official site: 2184 boardwalk replacement project to begin at hot springs state park
- Official site: 2108 wyoming state parks extends hours at state bath house in hot springs state park
- Official site: 2142 hot springs state park launches projects to improve visitor access and experience
- travelwyoming.com: 5 amazing wyoming hot springs
- Official site: Legend rock
- Official site: Boysen