# Auburn Hot Springs, Wyoming

Auburn Hot Springs in Wyoming. 144°F (62°C). Roadside. Lincoln County.

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

## Can you soak at Auburn Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 144°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 144°F (62°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.6 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 6,080 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 84 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Nearest town | Afton |
| Coordinates | 42.82800, -110.99900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | STUMP CREEK GUARD STATION, 4.7 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 144°F, the source water at Auburn Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Auburn Hot Springs

Auburn Hot Springs is a scalding spring in Lincoln County, Wyoming, about eight miles from Afton. The water on record is 144 degrees, hot enough to cause burns in seconds, and the record is silent on both ownership and public entry. It is close to a road, under a hundred feet.

No road name is recorded, only that the spring is within about eighty feet of one. No land unit either. Elevation is a little over six thousand feet in country that sees nine feet of snow through the winter and about two feet of rain and melt across the year. Stump Creek Guard Station is the nearest camping on file, under five miles off.

Do not get in. The temperature on record is above the scalding threshold, so the only reasonable contact is a fingertip, and only where the water has clearly cooled away from the source. Access is not recorded, so assume private until confirmed. December through February is the window on file. Chemistry comes from a 1971 sample.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1971-09-10 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.6 |
| Calcium | 420 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 69 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1,400 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,300 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1,900 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Tied for hardest water of Wyoming's 42 springs with calcium and magnesium readings: 1,333 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Afton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/afton), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Johnson Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/johnson-springs): 115°F source, pH 6.6, Roadside, near Afton, Lincoln County
- [Alpine Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/alpine-warm-spring): 99°F source, pH 6.5, Short Walk, near Hoback, Teton County
- [Henry Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/henry-warm-spring): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Blackfoot Reservoir Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/blackfoot-reservoir-warm-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Soda Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/soda-springs-2): 82°F source, Roadside, near Soda Springs, Caribou County
- [Pescadero Warm Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/pescadero-warm-spring): 79°F source, Roadside, near Montpelier, Bear Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Auburn Hot Springs?**
Auburn Hot Springs has a water temperature of 144°F (62°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Auburn Hot Springs located?**
Auburn Hot Springs is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming at 6,080 feet elevation, near Afton. Coordinates: 42.8280°N, 110.9990°W.

**How do I get to Auburn Hot Springs?**
Auburn Hot Springs has Roadside road access (84 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Auburn Hot Springs?**
Yes, Stump Creek Guard Station is located nearby (4.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Auburn Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.6 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Auburn Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Auburn Hot Springs reaches 144°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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