Looking for a relaxing and therapeutic experience outside of a spa? Hot springs are what you’ve been looking for!
A Hot Spring is an all natural body of water that is warmed geothermically, and can be found where there is volcanic activity, magma chambers or where there are fault lines in the earth. They can be found all over the world, but especially in the backyard of the Yellowstone Teton Territory.
Soaking in hot springs can offer you a multitude of health benefits due to the high amount of mineral content in the water. This includes detoxifying skin, improving circulation, acting as a natural painkiller and relaxing your mind. Many people swear by the rejuvenating power of the springs!
Next time you’re in the Yellowstone Teton Territory and your looking to give hot springs a chance, try one of the following below:
Green Canyon Hot Springs is located in Newdale, Idaho and has been family owned and operated since 1953. It features a natural hot spring with a temperature of 115 degrees, a hot pool with a temperature of 105 degrees and a cold plunge with a temperature of 55 degrees. This rural hideaway offers an easy walk around the property, a campsite, is pet friendly and offers private pool rentals.
Astoria Mineral Hot Springs is a natural and FREE spring located near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Get the full, natural hot spring experience with a short 30 minute walk down a trail to find the springs, and become one with nature as you soak and relax in its warm waters. We recommend visiting in the winter as warmer temperatures bury the hot springs with snow melt.
Granite Hot Springs is located in Teton County, Wyoming and is a developed, concrete hot spring pool situated amongst Granite Creek. This Hot Spring is open to the public through all seasons, but can only be accessed by snowmobile, dog-sled, skiing or fat biking during the winter months. So, if you are looking for a challenge to reach a beautiful destination, Granite Hot Springs is for you.
Before you dive in, here a few Hot Springs etiquette tips:
- Keep Noise to a Minimum- Many people visit the hot springs to relax and reset. Be respectful of this by keeping the noise down and being aware of the people around you.
- Be Welcoming- Remember to be willing to share space in the hot springs! You may be the first one there, but hot springs are for everyone to share and enjoy.
- Leave No Trace- Make sure that everything you have brought with you, you take with you. We want to make sure to keep the hot springs clean so they can be preserved for other generations to enjoy.
- No Soap- Leave the body wash for your shower at home. Hot springs typically don’t have a way to drain, and using soap may disrupt the natural minerals in the spring.
- Don’t Pee in the Hot Springs- Remember that hot springs don’t have a way to drain, so what you leave in the springs stays in the springs.
If you’re planning your next trip around the Yellowstone Teton Territory, make sure to add these hot spring destinations to your lists of stops!
