# Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs, Wyoming

Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs in Wyoming. Warm. Short Walk · Public Land. Park County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/buffalo-bill-reservoir-springs-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?

USGS lists Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs as a warm spring, with no temperature on record. 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 | Warm (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,530 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (North Fork Highway) |
| Land | Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park, Bureau of Reclamation |
| County | Park County |
| Nearest town | Cody |
| Coordinates | 44.49800, -109.19300 |
| Nearest campground | Bobcat-Houlihan Campground, 20.3 mi |

## About Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs

Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs is a warm spring in Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park near Cody, Wyoming, in Park County. No measured temperature is on file, only that it is warm. The state parks agency owns the land and access is open. The record holds two entries under this name; this is the one closer to Cody, about seven miles out.

North Fork Highway comes nearest, leaving a fifth of a mile to walk. Mid elevation and dry country. Winter snow is moderate. Bobcat-Houlihan Campground, roughly twenty miles away, is the closest camping listed.

No best months are recorded. With no temperature reading there is nothing to say about soaking. State park rules and any park entry fee apply; none is listed specifically. A photo is on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/buffalo-bill-reservoir-springs-3): Warm, Short Walk, near Cody, Park County
- [Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/buffalo-bill-reservoir-springs-2): Warm, Short Walk, near Cody, Park County
- [Needle Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/needle-hot-springs): 75°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 1,400 mg/L, Roadside, near Cody, Park County
- [Shoshone Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/shoshone-hot-springs): 95°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 1,400 mg/L, Roadside, near Cody, Park County
- [De Maris Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/de-maris-springs): 97°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 1,400 mg/L, Roadside, near Cody, Park County
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-carbon-county-2): Warm, Backcountry, near Red Lodge, Carbon County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?**
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs is classified as warm. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs located?**
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs is located in Park County, Wyoming at 5,530 feet elevation, near Cody. Coordinates: 44.4980°N, 109.1930°W.

**How do I get to Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?**
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being North Fork Highway (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs free to visit?**
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs has Open access. It is managed by SPR.

**Can I camp near Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?**
Yes, Bobcat Houlihan Campground is located nearby (20.3 miles away).

## Sources

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