Wyoming’s hot springs are often a topic when people talk about Yellowstone (too hot!) and Thermopolis (the world’s largest), but did you know there’s a public hot spring pool that’s open 24/7/365? No matter the weather, no matter the hour, you can relax at the Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs.
Saratoga, Wyoming is a quiet, remote town in Carbon County. Even though the population is only about 1,600 people, it draws thousands of visitors every year, mainly for one reason - it’s famous hot springs.
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The town of Saratoga was named from an Iroqouis word that references healing water, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. On the banks of the North Platte River, naturally hot water has been a spot for travelers to soak away their worries for hundreds of years.
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If you’re hesitant to slip into the river, you can also enjoy the famous hot springs at the “Hobo Pool,” a county-maintained recreation area that divides the mineral water into the Hot Pool and the Not-So-Hot pool.
Saratoga, Wyoming
In the main pool, natural mineral spring water hovers between 109 and 118 degrees, which is perfect for soaking away sore muscles after a long road trip, or some time out in the wilderness.
Flickr / vicki watkins The Not-So-Hot pool stays around 100 degrees, which is better for children and anyone who is sensitive to hot temperatures.
No matter when you visit, the Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs are free to use, and open! That’s right, you can swing by at any time, on any day, and soak your stress away.
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You can even soak all morning, have a picnic lunch, and stay all day long!
Saratoga, Wyoming
No wonder this town is thought of as a relaxing oasis for travelers and locals alike.
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Saratoga, Wyoming
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The Not-So-Hot pool stays around 100 degrees, which is better for children and anyone who is sensitive to hot temperatures.
For more information on the Hobo Hot Pool, visit this website.
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Address: Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs, 300 E Walnut Ave, Saratoga, WY 82331, USA
