If You Didn’t Know About These 6 Swimming Holes In Wyoming, They’re A Must Visit
There’s nothing like taking a dip in one of our state’s many pristine swimming holes. Here are six swimming holes in Wyoming that you will want to check out. Always be sure to obey all signs and know the temperature of the water before entering! You never know, so please exercise caution. Which of these delightful places to go natural springs swimming in Wyoming are your favorites?
Firehole River Canyon is located inside of Yellowstone National Park. This swimming hole is a great place to spend a few hours. The water consists of rapids flowing into a deeper section and shallow sections outside of the current. The water here is warm because it is the runoff from thermal features such as Old Faithful. Firehole is located near the West Entrance to Yellowstone. Head south to Old Faithful and take a right at the Firehole River Canyon sign. The swimming hole is about 1.5 miles on the right.
Granite Hot Springs is located in Teton National Forest. The springs consist of natural hot water that is led into a concrete pool. The temperature varies from 93º in the summer to 112º in the winter. At the Hoback Junction, turn left on Rt 189/191. Drive 12 miles to the Granite Hot Springs turn. Take a left on the dirt road and drive for 10 miles. The view from Granite Hot Springs is absolutely gorgeous.
Granite Hot Springs & Camp, Granite Creek Rd, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
Saratoga Natural Hot Springs is also known as Hobo Pool. Hobo Pool is located on the east end of Walnut Avenue in Saratoga. The concrete and covered pool has a sandy bottom and is fed by the water from Saratoga Hot Springs. The water from the spring ranges anywhere from 117º to 128º. The hot springs is located right by the North Platte River. You can swim in the river but you have to be very careful of the water temperature because in some places it is scalding hot.
Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs, 300 E Walnut Ave, Saratoga, WY 82331, USA
At Hot Springs State Park, water flows over colorful terraces along the Big Horn River at Thermopolis. The water flowing over the terraces stays at a temperature of 135ºF. In the bath house, the water is maintained at 104º for therapeutic bathing.
Mr. Bubbles Hot Spring is a wonderful hot spring in Wyoming located halfway down the Bechler River Trail in the southwestern portion of Yellowstone. It’s a 30-mile round-trip hike either from the Bechler Ranger Station or from Old Faithful. From Three Rivers Junction, take a 1/2-mile trail along the Ferris Fork River. The hot spring is on the right. Always check with the Ranger Station regarding the temperature of the water and do not hike this trail at night. Below is a video of Mr. Bubbles Hot Spring by YouTube user Geerrtt.
The view of the Tetons at Kelly Warm Springs is amazing. The water here falls in the warm range and the spring is actually deep enough to swim in. The spring is easy to access and shallow enough for children. Kelly Warm Springs is east of the Grand Tetons in the Jackson Hole region of Wyoming. The spring is on Gros Ventre Road, on the south side. Check out the following video of the swimming hole by YouTube user squareglow.
Kelly Warm Spring, Wyoming 83011, USA
Do you know of any other swimming holes in Wyoming that are safe to soak in? Tell us all about your favorites in the comments!
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Address: Kelly Warm Spring, Wyoming 83011, USA
Address: Bechler River Trail, Bechler River Trl, Wyoming 82190, USA
With more than 500 amazing waterfalls scattered all over the state, Wyoming is a waterfall chaser’s dream come true. Of those 500 waterfalls in Wyoming, almost 50 are located within the beautiful Yellowstone National Park. The cascades at Yellowstone are surreal in their beauty, and we do have a few favorites to share. Head to the amazing Terraced Falls for a time you won’t soon forget, or make the trek to either the Upper Falls or the Lower Falls of Yellowstone River. Some waterfalls plunge into delightful pools you’re welcome to dip your toes into, and others are mostly inaccessible and are best seen from a distance. No matter what, though, these incredible Wyoming waterfalls are a sight to behold.
Are there any cool waterfalls you can swim at in Wyoming?
As we alluded to above, yes, there most certainly are waterfalls you can swim at in Wyoming. A couple of our go-to spots for those warm days when we feel like taking a refreshing dip include:
Porcupine Falls, which is a 70+ foot tall cascade careening from a canyon and into a refreshing pool, which is quite the popular swimming hole in Wyoming. Chances are you won’t be alone for that one!
The geothermally warmed Ouzel Pool, which is fed by a secondary waterfall in close proximity to Union Falls.
Where are the best swimming holes in Wyoming?
Speaking of Wyoming swimming holes, did you know there are tons of hot springs in Wyoming – or somewhat hot springs, depending on where you go – that make for excellent swimming holes? It’s true! Check out:
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