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Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, Wyoming
Small Town, Large Hot Springs
Thermopolis, a Greek word meaning Hot City is the largest town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming as well as the county seat and is named for the hot springs located there. It has a population of about 3,009 and home to numerous natural hot spring pools, in which mineral waters are heated by geothermal processes.
The town of Thermopolis lays claims the largest mineral hot spring in the world. This hot spring, named The Big Spring, is part of the Thermopolis State Park.
Dinosaur fossils were found nearby on the Warm Springs Ranch in 1993, and the Wyoming Dinosaur Center was founded soon after.
Thermopolis State Park Hot Springs
In central Wyoming, this hot springs, the swimming pools and the free bath house are located in the state park within Thermopolis, Wyoming, which is a day use only park with no overnight camping available.
The bath house is open free to the public as part of an 1896 treaty signed with the Shoshone and Arapaho Indian tribes.
The Swimming Pools
Star Plunge
(43.652203, -108.196014
Water Temperature
90-104°
Fees:
Adults (5-64):
$15.50
Seniors (65+):
$12.50
Tepee Pools
(43.652333, -108.198022)
Water Temperature:
94-105°
Fees:
Adults (5-64):
$15.50
Seniors (65+):
$12.50
The Bath House
Location:
Address:
168 Tepee Street, Thermopolis, WY
Parking Lot Coordinates:
(43.652095, -108.196940)
Elevation:
4330 feet
Bath House Coordinates:
(43.652349, -108.197145)
Elevation:
4332 feet
Bath House Parking Fees:
Daily per Person
Adults:
Free
Seniors:
Free
Bath House Entrance Fees:
Daily per Person
Adults:
Free
Seniors:
Free
Water Temperatures:
Source:
128°
Bath House Pool:
104°
Bath House Hours:
Pool:
Monday-Sunday, 8am to 4pm
Grounds:
Monday-Sunday, 6am to 10pm
Geographical Region:
Rocky Mountains
Rating:
Seven of Ten Stars
Rating Guide Selections: C2, D1, H1, P1, S1, T0, W1
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