Outdoor soaking is back at the State Bath House in Thermopolis, where Hot Springs State Park has reopened its outdoor pool following work to improve accessibility and winter access.
In a reopening announcement on its Facebook page, the park confirmed that a new ADA pool lift chair has been installed and the heated sidewalk is operating. A few finishing touches remain, but visitors are welcome to return for a soak.
The lift provides assistance for visitors who need help entering and leaving the water. The heated sidewalk is designed to reduce snow and ice accumulation around the pool, an improvement that becomes particularly useful as colder weather arrives.
The outdoor pool closed Aug. 24 for a project that included plans for the lift, concrete improvements, updated handrails and sidewalk heating. Wyoming State Parks’ original construction announcement described the work as an investment in visitor safety and accessibility. The indoor soaking pool remained available during construction.
For residents and travelers exploring the Bighorn Basin, the reopening restores the option of enjoying the park’s mineral water outdoors as temperatures cool.
The State Bath House remains a free public soaking facility. Its mineral water is maintained at approximately 104 degrees Fahrenheit, offering visitors a warm-water stop within one of Thermopolis’ best-known attractions. Local tourism information identifies the free bath house as part of the park’s longstanding commitment to public access to the springs.
A visit can also include a walk through the park, views of its mineral terraces or a stop at the suspension footbridge over the Bighorn River. The bridge provides a different perspective on the river and terraces, making it an easy addition to a Bath House outing.
Visitors planning a trip should check the official Hot Springs State Park website or the park’s Facebook page for current Bath House hours and any additional updates as crews finish the remaining work.
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