# North Buffalo Fork Springs, Wyoming

North Buffalo Fork Springs in Wyoming. 113°F (45°C). Hike · Public Land. Teton County.

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

## Can you soak at North Buffalo Fork Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 113°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 113°F (45°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.5 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,420 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 4.5 mi from the nearest road (Turpin Meadow Loop) |
| Land | Teton National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Teton County |
| Nearest town | Jackson |
| Coordinates | 43.90700, -110.19800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Pinnacles Campground, 14.6 mi |

## About North Buffalo Fork Springs

A hot spring in the Teton National Forest, north of Jackson by about forty miles and then a long way on foot. North Buffalo Fork Springs comes out hot, above the range most people would sit in for long, and the access record lists it as open. Teton County, Forest Service ground. Jackson is the nearest settlement of any size, so plan on a full day at minimum.

Turpin Meadow Loop is the road on record, and from there the spring is four and a half miles of walking. High country, well above seven thousand feet. Winters bury this drainage; the snow total on file runs close to two hundred inches, and the year as a whole is wet by Wyoming standards. Open national forest, with no designation beyond that.

The USGS carries a site record for this spring, and the water chemistry on file dates from June 1992.

The record, oddly, marks December through February as the best months, which is hard to square with that snowpack and an approach of more than four miles. Plan for summer unless you ski. The water comes out hot, so take getting in slowly. Pinnacles Campground is the closest camp listed, around fifteen miles off. Treat the chemistry as historical, since it is decades old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1992-06-26 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.5 |
| Calcium | 160 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 91 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 17 mg/L |
| Chloride | 100 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 37 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [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
- [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
- [Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs), WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/geyser-warm-spring-creek-springs): 84°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 486 mg/L, Roadside, near Pinedale, Sublette County
- [Abercrombie Warm Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/abercrombie-warm-springs): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Jackson, Teton County
- [Little Warm Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/little-warm-spring-2): 77°F source, Roadside, near Pinedale, Sublette 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at North Buffalo Fork Springs?**
North Buffalo Fork Springs has a water temperature of 113°F (45°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is North Buffalo Fork Springs located?**
North Buffalo Fork Springs is located in Teton County, Wyoming at 7,420 feet elevation, near Jackson. Coordinates: 43.9070°N, 110.1980°W.

**How do I get to North Buffalo Fork Springs?**
North Buffalo Fork Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Turpin Meadow Loop (4.5 mi from the road).

**Is North Buffalo Fork Springs free to visit?**
North Buffalo Fork Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near North Buffalo Fork Springs?**
Yes, Pinnacles Campground is located nearby (14.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at North Buffalo Fork Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.5 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at North Buffalo Fork Springs?**
With care. At 113°F North Buffalo Fork Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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