# Little Sheep Mountain Spring, Wyoming

Little Sheep Mountain Spring in Wyoming. 68°F (20°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Big Horn County.

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

## Can you soak at Little Sheep Mountain Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 68°F, cooler than most swimming pools. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,712 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Cody Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Big Horn County |
| Nearest town | Lovell |
| Coordinates | 44.74900, -108.18800 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground, 10.1 mi |

## About Little Sheep Mountain Spring

Little Sheep Mountain Spring is a cool spring on BLM land in Big Horn County, Wyoming, a dozen miles from Lovell. The water is in the high sixties, which is cold for a soak and warm only on paper. Public land under the Cody Field Office, access open.

Low and dry. Under four thousand feet, with around eleven inches of precipitation a year and two feet of snow, this is desert country by the numbers. The spring is a third of a mile from an unnamed road, so a short walk. Cottonwood Creek Trailhead and Campground is the nearest camping on record, about ten miles away.

Winter months rank best on file. Snow is light. Open BLM land, no fee recorded. Water is cold, no hazard, no chemistry on record. The nearest camping is a ten-mile drive.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Lovell](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/lovell), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Sheep Mountain Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sheep-mountain-springs): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Greybull, Big Horn 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
- [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
- [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
- [Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/buffalo-bill-reservoir-springs-1): Warm, Short Walk, near Cody, Park County
- [Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/buffalo-bill-reservoir-springs-3): Warm, Short Walk, near Cody, Park County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Little Sheep Mountain Spring?**
Little Sheep Mountain Spring has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Little Sheep Mountain Spring located?**
Little Sheep Mountain Spring is located in Big Horn County, Wyoming at 3,712 feet elevation, near Lovell. Coordinates: 44.7490°N, 108.1880°W.

**How do I get to Little Sheep Mountain Spring?**
Little Sheep Mountain Spring has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Little Sheep Mountain Spring free to visit?**
Little Sheep Mountain Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Little Sheep Mountain Spring?**
Yes, Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground is located nearby (10.1 miles away).

## Sources

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