# Horse Creek Springs, Wyoming

Horse Creek Springs in Wyoming. 75°F (24°C). Short Walk. Natrona County.

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

## Can you soak at Horse Creek Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 75°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,873 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Natrona County |
| Nearest town | Mills |
| Coordinates | 42.70200, -107.10500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Pete's Draw Campground, 22.9 mi |

## About Horse Creek Springs

Horse Creek Springs sits in Natrona County, Wyoming, nearly forty miles out from Mills, the closest town on record. Mid seventies water, which is tepid. Who owns it is anyone's guess, and access has never been sorted out.

Dry high country near 6,900 feet, about a foot of precipitation a year and four and a half feet of snow. The nearest road is a tenth of a mile off and unnamed. No land unit is listed. The closest camping on record, Pete's Draw Campground, is twenty-three miles away.

There is nothing on file to say this spring is open to anyone, so confirm ownership first. Winter ranks as best in the climate data. The water is too cool to be a hazard. No fee, no chemistry, no sample date. Services are far by the record's distances.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Casper](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/casper), 41 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Alcova Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/alcova-hot-springs): 129°F source, Short Walk, near Mills, Natrona 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
- [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
- [Thermopolis Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/thermopolis-hot-springs): 133°F source, Roadside, near Thermopolis, Hot Springs County
- [Douglas Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/douglas-hot-springs): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Douglas, Converse County
- [Saratoga Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/saratoga-hot-springs-2): 129°F source, Roadside, near Saratoga, Carbon County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Horse Creek Springs?**
Horse Creek Springs has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Horse Creek Springs located?**
Horse Creek Springs is located in Natrona County, Wyoming at 6,873 feet elevation, near Mills. Coordinates: 42.7020°N, 107.1050°W.

**How do I get to Horse Creek Springs?**
Horse Creek Springs has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Horse Creek Springs?**
Yes, Pete's Draw Campground is located nearby (22.9 miles away). $10 per night for overnight camping. No fee for day use..

## Sources

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