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Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, WY

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Hot Springs State Park

Mineral hot springs flowing over terraces beside the Bighorn River, with a free bath house and a resident bison herd.

51 US Highway 20 North, Thermopolis, WY 82443 · Thermopolis, WY

About Hot Springs State Park

Mineral water rises and spreads across colorful terraces above the Bighorn River in Thermopolis. The state's bath house offers free soaking, with the water cooled to a therapeutic temperature. Visitors can walk about six miles of trails, cross the suspension footbridge nicknamed the Swinging Bridge for river and terrace views, and stroll past summer flower gardens. The park keeps Wyoming's central bison herd, which is fed in late fall and winter so visitors can see the animals up close from their vehicles. Picnic shelters, fishing, and a boat ramp are also on site. It is a day-use park with no overnight camping.

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