# Alcova Hot Springs, Wyoming

Alcova Hot Springs in Wyoming. 129°F (54°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Natrona County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/alcova-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Alcova Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 129°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 129°F (54°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,501 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road (Alcova Dam Access Road) |
| Land | Alcova Reservoir, Bureau of Reclamation |
| County | Natrona County |
| Nearest town | Mills |
| Coordinates | 42.54500, -106.72500 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Pete's Draw Campground, 3.1 mi |

## About Alcova Hot Springs

Hot water beside a reservoir. Alcova Hot Springs comes up on Bureau of Reclamation ground at Alcova Reservoir in Natrona County, Wyoming, roughly twenty-seven miles from Mills. The flow is listed at 129 degrees, too hot to sit in as it emerges, and access is recorded as open. The land is tagged as a recreation management area.

Dry country, about a foot of rain in a typical year and a winter that drops four feet or so of snow. The spring is a third of a mile from the Alcova Dam Access Road, a short walk. Elevation is around 5,500 feet. Pete's Draw Campground is about three miles off, the closest on the record.

The water comes out hot enough to burn, so test it before any part of you goes in and look for where it has cooled. Winter shows as the best season on file. Pete's Draw is close for camping. No fee is noted, and access is open, though this is Reclamation land around a dam, so current reservoir rules apply.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Casper](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/casper), 29 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Horse Creek Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/horse-creek-springs): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Mills, Natrona County
- [Douglas Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/douglas-hot-springs): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Douglas, Converse County
- [Sweetwater Station Warm Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sweetwater-station-warm-springs): 90°F source, pH 7.5, Short Walk, near Arapahoe, Fremont County
- [Saratoga Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/saratoga-hot-springs-2): 129°F source, Roadside, near Saratoga, Carbon County
- [Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub), WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/warm-springs-immigrants-washtub): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Guernsey, Platte County
- [Wind River Canyon Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/wind-river-canyon-spring): 72°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 812 mg/L, Roadside, near Thermopolis, Hot Springs County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Alcova Hot Springs?**
Alcova Hot Springs has a water temperature of 129°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Alcova Hot Springs located?**
Alcova Hot Springs is located in Natrona County, Wyoming at 5,501 feet elevation, near Mills. Coordinates: 42.5450°N, 106.7250°W.

**How do I get to Alcova Hot Springs?**
Alcova Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Alcova Dam Access Road (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Alcova Hot Springs free to visit?**
Alcova Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Reclamation.

**Can I camp near Alcova Hot Springs?**
Yes, Pete's Draw Campground is located nearby (3.1 miles away). $10 per night for overnight camping. No fee for day use..

**Is it safe to soak at Alcova Hot Springs?**
With care. At 129°F Alcova Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals