Fountain of Youth Mineral Pool
Also known as Fountain of Youth RV Park
95–105°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
The Fountain of Youth RV Park has Wyoming's largest mineral pool, fed by the Sacajawea Well drilled in 1918. Day visitors can use it for a small fee without staying overnight. The pool is open year-round and the park is two miles north of Thermopolis.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyOn-site RV sites with hookups, tent sites, cabins and a bunkhouse.
- Showers & parkingAlso lodging
- PoolsLarge main pool (235 by 72 ft); the owner article also describes a hot tub and a cooling pool
- ModerateCooler months are best for the mineral pool.
- HoursDaily 7am to 9:30pm, year-round.
- Good for kids
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open in winterDaily 7am to 9:30pm, year-round. Winter guide
- FeesDay use $10 adults (13+), $5 children 12 and under; included with overnight camping.
Best time to go. Cooler months are best for the mineral pool.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with the resort.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
Checked Oct 2026: no closure notices found on the park's site or in news. Under new ownership (Terry and David Bane) since 2024 and being renovated; day use remained available and the pool open year-round.
No lifeguard on duty; children must be supervised. No soap, shampoo or alcohol in the pool. Source water is about 128 F before cooling.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Thermopolis.
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250 N US-20, about 2 miles north of Thermopolis on the highway.
43.6719, −108.2048 · nearest town Thermopolis, WY
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Thermopolis, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 4 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- foyrv.com (fee, hours, rules, land_manager)
- hotspringsguides.com (coordinates, directions, pool, facilities)
- cowboystatedaily.com (ownership, renovation, pools)
- maps.campendium.com (day use)
