Granite Hot Springs, Wyoming, Natural thermal pool in Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.
Granite Hot Springs is a heated pool located in Bridger-Teton National Forest next to Granite Creek Falls in mountainous woodland. The water reaches approximately 104 degrees Fahrenheit and sits among pine forests and steep terrain.
The current pool and facilities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s during the Great Depression as a public works project. This infrastructure made the thermal waters accessible to visitors seeking relaxation and outdoor exploration.
Indigenous peoples of the region valued these warm waters as a place for healing and spiritual practices that lasted for many generations. Visitors today can sense this connection to the past while soaking in the heated pool surrounded by the natural landscape.
The site is only accessible by snowmobile, cross-country skis, or dog sled from December through April when the road closes for winter. During warmer months you can drive there, but be prepared for changing weather conditions typical of high mountain elevations.
Swimmers here often spot deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep wandering the forest edges while soaking in the warm waters. On clear mornings bald eagles sometimes circle overhead, adding another layer to the outdoor experience.
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