# Shoshone Hot Springs, Wyoming

Shoshone Hot Springs in Wyoming. 95°F (35°C). Roadside · Public Land. Park County.

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

## Can you soak at Shoshone Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 95°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 95°F (35°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.0 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,400 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,106 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 58 ft from the nearest road (North Fork Highway) |
| Land | Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park, Bureau of Reclamation |
| County | Park County |
| Nearest town | Cody |
| Coordinates | 44.51300, -109.12900 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Hogan and Luce Campground, 20.0 mi |

## About Shoshone Hot Springs

Shoshone Hot Springs comes up beside the North Fork Highway at Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park, a few miles from Cody. The water is soaking warm, about body temperature, with a heavy mineral load. Open access on state park ground. Of the two thermal springs on this reservoir, this is the warmer, though neither is a hot bath.

Right at the highway shoulder, under sixty feet from traffic, on the shore of the reservoir west of town. State park land. The basin here is dry, with a moderate snow year and an annual mean in the low forties. Elevation is modest for Wyoming. The Park Service is not involved; this is a Wyoming state park.

The USGS site tied to this spring is the same one attached to Needle Hot Springs, a 1970 record that covers both.

Reachable by car year round when the highway is open. December through February are the months listed as best. Hogan and Luce Campground is about twenty miles away. The chemistry sample is from 1970 and shared with Needle Hot Springs, so treat the numbers as historical. State park fees may apply.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1970-08-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,400 mg/L |
| Calcium | 322 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 66 mg/L |
| Sodium | 30 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 402 mg/L |
| Chloride | 16 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Tied for most minerals of Wyoming's 7 springs with a dissolved minerals reading: 1,400 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [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
- [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
- [Buffalo Bill Reservoir Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/buffalo-bill-reservoir-springs-2): Warm, Short Walk, near Cody, Park County
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-carbon-county-2): Warm, Backcountry, near Red Lodge, Carbon County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Shoshone Hot Springs?**
Shoshone Hot Springs has a water temperature of 95°F (35°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Shoshone Hot Springs located?**
Shoshone Hot Springs is located in Park County, Wyoming at 5,106 feet elevation, near Cody. Coordinates: 44.5130°N, 109.1290°W.

**How do I get to Shoshone Hot Springs?**
Shoshone Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being North Fork Highway (58 ft from the road).

**Is Shoshone Hot Springs free to visit?**
Shoshone Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by SPR.

**Can I camp near Shoshone Hot Springs?**
Yes, Hogan And Luce Campground is located nearby (20.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Shoshone Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.0 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 1,400 mg/L.

## Sources

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