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    4.6 (34 reviews)
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    Ann H.

    Free admission. Free Parking. Fantastic hiking trails. Hot Springs State Park should be a must-stop place when you're in the area. While I did not take advantage of a dip in the hot springs, or a dive off the cliffs near White Sulphur Springs (too crowded in both), I did explore the hiking trail that took me near the Bison pasture. Incredible views from on top of those hills and some nearby historical sites, like the Smokey Row Cemetery, where the names of the people buried here are lost. White Sulphur Springs at one time was a must-visit spot for the rich and famous who came for the purported medicinal benefits of soaking in the springs. There's a reason why "sulphur" is in the name, because that smell permeates the area. Yellowstone and the Tetons get most of the attention in Wyoming, and that's a shame because this State Park has a lot to offer in a much smaller and less crowded way.

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    Michelle A.

    Read in Wyoming travel book and googled Thermopolis WY things to do and this place popped up. At this state park, admission is free. We drove around and saw some bison. There was a sulfphor spring. This was pretty underwhelming as I was in Yellowstone the day before. Drove to swing bridge part and it was a little windy and I was too chicken to walk across. There were hot springs outside and I felt the water with my hand. Then there is this state of Wyoming Bath House. Hmmm, inappropriate sigh. I go in and there is an indoor hot tub and outdoor hot tub. They are heated with white Sulphur and kept at 104. I have a hot tub at home and didn't have a swimsuit along. I sat at edge and put my feet in. You are allowed 20 minutes. They ask that you wash off after. I used the hose and washed off my feet. There was a sign in locker room to take off any silver jewelry as it will corrode.

    Hot springs are cool
    Kristina M.

    I really enjoyed my time at Hot Springs State Park. I loved how clean the park was and how informative it was as well. There were beautiful flowers throughout the area. There was plenty of garbage cans to leave your trash and many tables and benches to sit back and relax and enjoy the hot springs. It is nice that they have walkways on the hot springs for people to walk and observe. I liked the signs with information and history about the hot springs. There was plenty of parking in many areas in the park. Parking is not a problem.

    The actual park is a little farther ahead
    Oren P.

    Well worth a visit. Admission and parking are free - as is access to everything available (6am-10pm). There is a State Bath House that would also be free for 20 minute hot spring pool soaks and a shower - but it is not currently open. Due to the Wuhan virus "health recommendations", only 2 people would be allowed inside and 4 outside - so maybe coming in August or September would be better anyway. Two commercial pool and slide places fed by the same hot springs are virtually "next door". They are both larger so can accommodate more people and have no tome restrictions - because they charge adults $12.50, and less for children, based upon their age. There are several short walks worth taking to see the mineral springs terraces, the river, the bridge, etc. There is also a nice playground for children, various sculptures, and an enclosed rose garden. For those who might not go to the Dinosaur Center, there is a dinosaur statue (and some info about it). There are picnic tables, volleyball nets, and a stage with a large area for either seating or some activity. And there are two ponds with colorful fish - to feed. White Sulphur Spring is where locals come to jump off the cliff into the river - popular with boaters. The bison are apparently fed Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8am at the Smoky Row Cemetery so that is a good time and pace to go see them - rather than have to look for them whenever they might be later in the day. I found some on a Friday morning grazing near the road close to an entrance (by some senior apartments, or coming from within the park in the other direction, after, both ironically and morbidly, the cemetery) around 6:30am. WiFi near the Bath House is free and available even when the the Bath House is closed.

    The sign at the entrance
    Tanja N.

    Hot Springs State Park being the oldest park in the Wyoming, and Hot Springs being the largest of that kind in the world one would think there would be a line of people trying to get in, but somehow no lines here, actually during our visit we barely saw any people at all. There is no entrance fee, we saw heard of 30 bisons with calves right next to the road, and on top of it you can enjoy 20 min of the bath time in this healing spring for free. The nature is gorgeous, due to no crowds, we possibly enjoyed it even more than Yellowstone. It is a must!!!

    Make sure you visit the Bath House for a free soak in the springs.
    Kinya L.

    I love this place. Plenty to see, and pay attention to the signs. Free entrance along with a free soak in the hot springs. Bison's we're visible from the road, and rangers were noticeable as well.

    View of the river from White Sulphur Springs trail
    Kelly R.

    Such a fantastic location. The thermal features and hiking trails set this experience apart. There are also 3 different choices for soaking, 2 privately operated hot spring pools and one state operated bathhouse that offers free access to both an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a very nice shower facility with lockers. Ample picnic areas dot the park and there is a pond with koi. There is even a herd of bison. Don't miss this place! It's beautiful and amazing.

    Bath house
    Paul L.

    I knew nothing about the town of Thermopolis before I visited. I just wanted to see a town with a really cool name. As I approached town I saw the signs for Hot Springs State Park so I checked it out. Does your local park have a buffalo pasture? Does your local park have a bath house where you can enjoy 20 minutes of soaking in 120-degree mineral waters for free? Does your local park have a pedestrian bridge built in 1916? Does your park have a teepee fountain? Obviously, Hot Springs State Park corners the market on sheer quirkiness. As the day started drawing to a close, I spent an hour at the edge of the pasture watching the bison herd chew up their grass dinner and roll around. I spent the next morning walking on the springy suspension bridge then getting a close look at the teepee fountain -- with its layers of travertine built up over many decades -- then looking at the the brilliant blue waters of the mineral pool behind the bath house. There are also places for fishing, picnicking, and water-park-like activities. Thermopolis is the first place where I actually wanted a souvenir t-shirt emblazoned with the cool name but this town is hardly a tourist destination. The pace is slow here but the thermal nature of the local landscape makes a visit here a very good introduction to its gigantic neighbor to the west: Yellowstone.

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    Beautiful and serene park. It is so nice to soak in the thermal springs bath. What a gem!

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    Very cool place for a hot springs. Neat suspension bridge, worth the exit! Cheers! :)

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    Wonderful, and healing. You are limited to 20 minutes, which is more than enough time for the minerals to soothe you. Go after a hike.

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    Beautiful state park with hiking trails and hot springs to soak in. Lots of picnic tables for a picnic lunch and a pool for the kids

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    Laid back with not much to do except the natural hot springs. Take a soak. You will be glad you did!

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    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site

    4.8(5 reviews)
    22.1 mi

    The Legend Rock petroglyphs are about 30 miles northwest of Thermopolis. On Highway 120, drive for…read morealmost 22 miles until you reach the brown sign indicating the left turn to the petroglyphs. A smooth dirt road leading to a left turn at Legend Rock Road will take you to the small one-room interpretive center and parking area. From there, it's a short walk to the line of petroglyphs -- supposedly, almost 300 -- that are easy to find, especially with the help of the numbered markers. The age of the images, in the Dinwoody style reflecting the Big Horn and Wind River geographic areas, range from 100 years old to about 11,000 years old. There are many large images that are quite distinct and vibrant. It's easy to capture photos of your favorites. If you're in the Thermopolis or Cody area, detour here for some great unexpected surprises.

    Worth the effort to get there. So much history! You can understand why those who preceded us in…read morethis area kept returning to tell their stories. Abundant fish, wildlife and great place to grow squash and maize. Not to mention the natural hot springs in the river. No wonder they had the time to create the stories on this rock. GO! If you have snake repellant of any kind, bring it as there are rattlers in the area so please be sure to stay on the well maintained trail.

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    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site - Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

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    Legend Rock petroglyphs; 11,000 BCE - AD 1900

    Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site - Edge sits water

    Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site

    5.0(3 reviews)
    55.6 mi

    We've camped here a few times and it has always been great. They have bathrooms which could be…read morebetter since they don't have a sink/mirror but most camp sites don't have a bathroom at all. Good camp sites for tents, RV's, and vans. Lots of space which while there are gravel sections there aren't many rocks in the ground for tent sleepers! Petroglyphs are awesome to see and learn about, My favorite is the timeline. Volunteers are awesome and it's a lovely place. There is running water which is great to go to sleep listening to but also you can swim in it. The water is chilly but when you get in it feels so nice, especially on a hot day. You can swim in the shallow end or jump in and swim to the rock formation. Not many fish saw one small one and a toad years ago but lots of rocks, and sand but not much moss or algae. Lots of wildlife saw some deer on the way there, birds, gardener snake, raccoons (Hide your food & trash!), and of course bugs. Basically all the bugs bite, deer/horse flies, Mosquitos, Boxelder bugs, ants, and a few moths & butterflies. Had a great time would recommend & they do have a drinking water station but don't bathe, or do laundry it's the sanitary station to fill up water jugs. They've got fire pits with a grill you can add on top and wonderful wonderful views of the stars, We even saw some constellations. Got very busy on the weekend but I think it has to do with the time of year.

    This spot is very much off the main roads. It's a winding drive through the countryside surrounded…read moreby ranches and fields on either side of the County Road leading back to the site. As you enter the park, part of the Wyoming State Park System, the bright red rock face, the destination, is visible for a short time as you make your way through the trees, past the campsites, and the walking trails. Originally part of a working cattle ranch, Medicine Lodge became a 12,000 acre wildlife management area of which this site is part. The archaeological portion is a relatively short walk along the sandstone rock face where the Native American petroglyphs and pictographs are etched. Of course, there are also periodic and far less interesting distractions of the modern day taggers who can't help themselves. While there are interpretative markers drawing attention to the most notable glyphs and graphs every few feet, it can take a bit of time to discern them on the rock face -- especially when the afternoon sun is at the wrong angle. It's a truly fascinating glimpse into what archaeologists have dated back thousands of years. The markings are simplistic, much as you might see from a child, but once you understand the story each is telling, it becomes an extraordinary site. The introductory section displayed a visual representation of certain events back ten thousand years to give viewers a sense of time. The site is free for day use if wanting to see the petroglyphs is the main draw for you , but there are also overnight campsites, both reserved and first-come first-served, for those wanting to enjoy the peaceful outdoors, maybe fish, catch a glimpse of the wildlife, and camp in the western foothills of the Bighorns. There's also a horse corral for those intrepid explorers who prefer to travel and explore with their larger four-footed companion.

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    Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site - Edge site water

    Edge site water

    Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site - Site water

    Site water

    Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site - Edge of a site down by the water

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    Edge of a site down by the water

    Circle Park Campground - Site #10

    Circle Park Campground

    5.0(1 review)
    74.5 mi

    I gave it 5 stars because Big Horn National Forest is absolutely beautiful, there are many…read morecampgrounds in the area that are either first-come, first-serve or reservable and there is also dispersed camping allowed throughout the area. This review is for Circle Park Campground. There are about 10 campsites, you can reserve ahead of time by calling but we opted to show up and see what was available. We arrived at around 2:00pm in the afternoon on a Saturday at the end of June and there were about 5 or 6 spots available, I'd say it was full by 6:00pm. We were in campsite #10 (This will be important later). Circle Park is tucked in about 2.5 miles off of the main road so you are nestled right in the forest. Some of the sites are pretty close together but we were able to snag one that was off of a loop on the far end of the campground. I was there with my boyfriend, I also saw families and individuals camping in tents or hard-sided campers. There is a water pump available, and vault toilets. The site had a parking spot to pull into, picnic table, and fire ring. Firewood is not available to purchase, however you can drive up the main highway a couple more miles to a different campground to purchase wood. It was very quiet and scenic, and early in the evening a large deer walked right past us as we were playing cribbage at the picnic table. The deer would have been enough for me but I have an even more amazing wildlife tale to tell: We settled in, cooked dinner over our fire and see the camp host/ranger driving by to check on everyone (There's no established camp host at this campground, she just drives through once in the evening. She swings by our site (#10) which is tucked away from the other sites a little bit. She tells us that there is a moose that likes to come out into the clearing near our campsite every evening at 8:00pm, if we were interested in watching for it, and then tells us to have a good night. I walked about 15 feet from our tent to a break in the trees where I get a full view of the clearing and watch for the moose with my binoculars. Lo and behold there she is about 150-200 yards out from our tent/campsite at around 8:20 pm - pretty punctual for a moose! I'm watching her through binoculars for a while and then I see another larger female moose in the bushes by the clearing. Slowly they are making their way across the field (nearer to our campsite but still 100 yards away), I was beyond excited to see these magnificent creatures so close to us. We figured that once it's dark they'll make their way back to where they came from, especially since the camp host didn't seem super concerned when she told us about the moose. We end up putting out our campfire shortly after dark so we can get to bed early. We sit for a few minutes watching the embers fade and then we hear LOUD FRANTIC SNORTING sounds from very close in the clearing, I'm talking there's about 20 feet of scattered tree coverage and then the clearing. I look over through the trees and I see two moose silhouettes RUNNING back and forth. Luckily, these are drive-in sites so me and my boyfriend rush to sit in the car which was 15 feet to the right. Both HUGE MOOSE walk right up the pathway from the clearing, 5 feet from our tent, up in front of my car and 2 feet away from the passenger side where I was sitting. The biggest one decides to lay down 20 feet from my car. AMAZING experience. However, it forced us to sleep in the car until the sun was out just enough to see that they had moved on. We were sore and tired in the morning, but the experience made it worth it. SO, beware of campsite #10 if you have a tent because you might be trampled by moose if you don't hear them in time. I believe the camp host was keeping something from us, as I think this is a common route the moose take through this campsite. The guy in the tent across the way heard them but he was already settled in his tent and the moose seemed to like to stay by us. The other campers there had no idea what had happened that night! Also be aware that moose are very territorial and you never want to get in between a mother moose and her calf (The calf was about 6 feet tall, momma was even taller). There are multiple postings about moose at the entrance to the main gate, do read them and follow protocol to stay safe!!

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    Circle Park Campground - I don't have a great camera but this was my first sighting of moose #1. I'm standing about 20 feet from my tent. She's in the center.

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    I don't have a great camera but this was my first sighting of moose #1. I'm standing about 20 feet from my tent. She's in the center.

    Paradise Guest Ranch - Inside the Chapel (view of Fan Rock out the windows)

    Paradise Guest Ranch

    5.0(1 review)
    78.0 mi

    This place is life-changing! I went here alone on a Mom-regaining-her-sanity trip. I plan to…read morevisit here soon with my husband and two kids. I could have added 100 more gorgeous photos than the many I already posted. The setting for the Ranch is very beautiful. You are surrounded by stunning National Forest. Trail rides take you to breath-taking views of vistas, mountains, through forests, flowering meadows, on and on. This is a great place to have a get-away alone because the staff actively socializes with the guests, everyone eats at group tables so you don't eat alone, you take trail rides, fishing trips, etc. with guides so you never feel lonely. If you want to be by yourself, you can take a walk or hike or hang out on your balcony. If you bring kids--they have "kid wranglers" who keep the little ones busy and supervised. Older kids can go on trail rides without you with watchful wranglers, there is even an overnight where younger kids have a "late over" up the mountain (then come back to their cabin to sleep), and teenagers have an overnight camping trip without parents. All meals are included, you only pay for alcohol. Trail rides are included. Many fishing trips can be arranged which are totally guided and all equipment is provided. I fly fished for my first time up a trail that was about a 30 minute drive and 45 minute hike up to a mountain lake where there was only one other person and it was stunning! Families and groups were there who go year after year. The staff is extremely warm and friendly. They work hard to make sure everyone has a good time and gets the vacation they want--be it family bonding, horseback riding, fishing, enjoying nature, etc. They had masseuses come in one day and I had a massage in the side room of the chapel. The chapel is so beautiful, this would be a mind-blowing wedding destination. I flew to a nearby airport and arranged to have the Ranch pick me up and drop me off, so I never needed a car. When we take the family, we will drive there and take a week to go through Yellowstone, etc. on the way home. Wyoming has a special place in my heart--and this trip helped cement it in there!

    From the owner: Paradise Ranch creates the ideal family vacation. We feature epic horseback riding in the Bighorn…read moreMountains, blue ribbon fly fishing and a award winning kid's program.

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    Paradise Guest Ranch - Cutthroat caught at Lake Sherd

    Cutthroat caught at Lake Sherd

    Paradise Guest Ranch - Eating Lunch!

    Eating Lunch!

    Paradise Guest Ranch - A river runs through it!

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    A river runs through it!

    Hot Springs State Park - hotsprings - Updated May 2026

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