# Jackson Lake Hot Springs, Wyoming

Jackson Lake Hot Springs in Wyoming. 162°F (72°C). Hike · Public Land. Teton County.

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

## Can you soak at Jackson Lake Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 162°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 162°F (72°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,748 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.3 mi from the nearest road (Lakeview Picnic Area) |
| Land | Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Teton County |
| Nearest town | Moose Wilson Road |
| Coordinates | 43.95800, -110.69600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Lizard Creek Campground, 3.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 162°F, the source water at Jackson Lake 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 Jackson Lake Hot Springs

Jackson Lake Hot Springs is a scalding spring in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming. The water on record is 162 degrees, far too hot to enter, and the spring is a hike of a bit over two miles from the nearest road access, which the record gives as the Lakeview Picnic Area. Park Service land, open to the public on foot.

Snow is the defining fact: about fourteen feet a winter, with total precipitation near three feet, so this is wet, high ground at roughly 6,700 feet. The approach begins at Lakeview Picnic Area, per the record. Lizard Creek Campground is three miles away, the closest listed.

The heat is well past scalding, so keep skin out of it. Winter tops the record's season list; in winter the hike in is on snow. Lizard Creek Campground is close. No fee is on file, and there is no water chemistry in the record. Grand Teton's backcountry rules apply.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 29 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Kelly Warm Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/kelly-warm-spring): 81°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 291 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jackson, Teton County
- [North Buffalo Fork Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/north-buffalo-fork-springs): 113°F source, pH 6.5, Hike, near Jackson, Teton County
- [Boundary Creek Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/boundary-creek-hot-springs): 181°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Abercrombie Warm Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/abercrombie-warm-springs): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Jackson, Teton County
- [Boyles Hill Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/boyles-hill-springs): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Wilson, Teton County
- [Taylor Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/taylor-springs): 68°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Victor, Teton County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Jackson Lake Hot Springs?**
Jackson Lake Hot Springs has a water temperature of 162°F (72°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Jackson Lake Hot Springs located?**
Jackson Lake Hot Springs is located in Teton County, Wyoming at 6,748 feet elevation, near Moose Wilson Road. Coordinates: 43.9580°N, 110.6960°W.

**How do I get to Jackson Lake Hot Springs?**
Jackson Lake Hot Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Lakeview Picnic Area (2.3 mi from the road).

**Is Jackson Lake Hot Springs free to visit?**
Jackson Lake Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Jackson Lake Hot Springs?**
Yes, Lizard Creek Campground is located nearby (3.2 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Jackson Lake Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Jackson Lake Hot Springs reaches 162°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