# 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-2
- 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 | 5,390 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park, Bureau of Reclamation |
| County | Park County |
| Nearest town | Cody |
| Coordinates | 44.49500, -109.22200 |
| Nearest campground | BIG GAME CAMPGROUND, 19.0 mi |

## About Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs

This is the second of two springs the record carries as Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs, a bit farther from Cody than its twin, around eight miles. It too is listed as warm with no thermometer reading, on the same state park ground, open to the public. A photo exists.

Count on about a third of a mile of walking in from a road that goes unnamed in the listing. This one sits a little lower than the other entry. The climate is dry and the snow moderate. Nearest camping listed is Big Game Campground, nineteen miles or so away.

No season is ranked. Treat the temperature as unknown. State park land, so park rules hold. No fee noted beyond whatever the park charges.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 1 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-1): 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 5,390 feet elevation, near Cody. Coordinates: 44.4950°N, 109.2220°W.

**How do I get to Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs?**
Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs has Short Walk road access (0.3 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, Big Game Campground is located nearby (19.0 miles away).

## Sources

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