# Kelly Warm Spring, Wyoming

Kelly Warm Spring in Wyoming. 81°F (27°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Teton County.

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

## Can you soak at Kelly Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 81°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on National Park Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.6 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 291 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,684 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 355 ft from the nearest road (Gros Ventre Road) |
| Land | Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Teton County |
| Nearest town | Jackson |
| Coordinates | 43.63900, -110.61500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Gros Ventre Campground, 3.0 mi |

## About Kelly Warm Spring

Kelly Warm Spring is a tepid spring in Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, about fourteen miles from Jackson. The water comes out in the low eighties on the latest reading. It sits a few hundred feet from the Gros Ventre Road, with a campground close by. Park Service land, access open. Nothing about it will burn you.

The Gros Ventre Road passes within a few hundred feet of the spring, so reaching it takes no hiking. Elevation is around sixty-seven hundred feet. This spot gets more than eleven feet of snow most years, and the year averages near forty. Moderate precipitation. The land is Grand Teton National Park, managed by the Park Service.

OpenStreetMap records the name in the plural, Kelly Warm Springs. The USGS keeps a site record here and sampled the water in March 2017. That sample showed a near-neutral pH and total dissolved solids under 300 milligrams per liter. The minerals listed are calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate, chloride and iron.

The record's pick is December through February, and with the road that close the question in winter is plowing, which the park can answer. Gros Ventre Campground is three miles off, per the record. The water is tepid, no burn risk. A 2017 water sample is on the record, near-neutral with modest dissolved solids. The record shows no fee.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2017-03-21 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.6 |
| Total dissolved solids | 291 mg/L |
| Calcium | 56 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 19 mg/L |
| Sodium | 6.5 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 91 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2.6 mg/L |
| Iron | 10 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 9 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [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
- [Granite Hot Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/granite-hot-spring): 106°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 617 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jackson, Teton County
- [Granite Falls Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/granite-falls-hot-springs): 112°F source, Short Walk, near Jackson, Teton County
- [Jackson Lake Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/jackson-lake-hot-springs): 162°F source, Hike, near Moose Wilson Road, Teton County
- [Astoria Mineral Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/astoria-mineral-hot-springs): 99°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Hoback, Teton County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Kelly Warm Spring?**
Kelly Warm Spring has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Kelly Warm Spring located?**
Kelly Warm Spring is located in Teton County, Wyoming at 6,684 feet elevation, near Jackson. Coordinates: 43.6390°N, 110.6150°W.

**How do I get to Kelly Warm Spring?**
Kelly Warm Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Gros Ventre Road (355 ft from the road).

**Is Kelly Warm Spring free to visit?**
Kelly Warm Spring has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Kelly Warm Spring?**
Yes, Gros Ventre Campground is located nearby (3.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Kelly Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.6 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 291 mg/L.

## Sources

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