Granite Hot Springs Pool
93–112°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Moderate access
Paid
Fees apply
A developed concrete hot spring pool run under permit in Bridger-Teton National Forest, set beside Granite Creek. It is reached by a 9 mile dirt road in summer and by skis or snow machines in winter. Water is cooler in summer and up to about 112 F in winter.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyGranite Creek Campground nearby.
- Toilets & changing roomsAlso picnic area, parking
- Pools1 concrete pool
- BusyWinter for the hottest water (up to 112 F); summer water is mid-90s and spring snowmelt cools it.
- Good for kids
- SeasonGranite Creek Road opens to wheeled vehicles around May 1 and the pool reopens around May 22 to about Oct 31. In winter (about Dec 1 to May 1) the last ~10 miles are open only to snowmobile, ski, dog sled or fat bike.
- Winter: possible with effortLast 10 miles snowmobile, ski, dog sled or fat bike. Winter guide
- Fees$12 per adult (cash or check only); children's rate reported at $7.
Best time to go. Winter for the hottest water (up to 112 F); summer water is mid-90s and spring snowmelt cools it.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
Closed early for 2026 winter season on Mar 18, 2026 (low snowpack and warm forecast, per Buckrail); Granite Creek Road to reopen May 1 and the pool May 22, 2026. Current season is Oct 2026, so the summer season ends about Oct 31 and winter operation depends on snow; check the USFS page.
No alcohol allowed. No potable water or cell service. Rough dirt road, worse in wet weather; late snow can delay opening. Winter access needs a snow vehicle or skis.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Bondurant.
- 1
From Jackson go south on US-189 about 24 miles to the Granite Creek Road turnoff near Hoback, then about 9 miles on a rough dirt road to its end.
- 2
About 50 minutes to an hour from Jackson.
43.3700, −110.4450 · nearest town Bondurant, WY
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Bondurant, 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
- hotspringsguides.com (fee, season, facilities, rules, directions, temps)
- buckrail.com (2026 early closure and reopening dates)
- fs.usda.gov (official page, winter access)
- en.wikipedia.org (history, temps)
