Hot Springs State Park

05/30/2026

❕Update: with the overcast skies and rain coming in, we are canceling the rest of this evening’s stargazing event.

✨ Thanks to everyone who came out for the kids hour before it started to rain! Hopefully next time we will have better weather.

05/27/2026

We have two exciting programs coming up this week!

🌼 Wildflower Walk on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00PM, meeting at the T-Hill Trailhead. Expect a hike of about 3 miles to view spring blooms.

🌟 Night Sky Stargazing Program on Friday, May 29th from 8-11PM, meeting in the bison pasture (wyoparks.info/nightskylocation). Kids hour from 8-9PM and observing the night sky through telescopes from 9-11PM.

05/21/2026

Reminder! Our Mindfulness Birding Walk is tomorrow. See you at the Lower Terrace Shelter at 8AM! 🦅

05/18/2026

The flowers have arrived, and planting begins this week!

Want to lend a hand and help make the Park beautiful for the season? We’d love the extra help! Call the Park at 307-864-2176 if you’re interested, or simply show up and join us. Many hands make light work — and prettier flower beds!

05/14/2026

Incoming: sunshine and summer hours! ☀️

Starting Friday, May 15th, the State Bath House will be transitioning to its summer operating hours. See below for our hours, and we hope to see you there to summer!

☀️Monday-Saturday: 8AM-7PM
☀️Sunday: 12PM-7PM

As a reminder, the doors will lock 15 minutes prior to closing.

05/13/2026

Important update — our boardwalk replacement project is underway!

🚧 What is happening? We are replacing our boardwalk! This project will involve a full replacement of the existing boardwalk, which is approximately 25 years old, bringing a great improvement to the site.

⁉️ Why are we doing this? Over time, the structure has begun to deteriorate, reducing water flow across the park’s iconic mineral terraces. So to best protect the natural state of the terraces while allowing visitors to experience the resource up close without damaging it, a new boardwalk will be installed.

🔨 How long will this take? Construction began the week of May 11th, and it is expected to continue through late August. For your safety and to allow for efficient construction, the entire boardwalk will be closed to the public for the duration of the project. Please follow all posted signage and respect closure areas while work is underway.

🥾 Where else can you walk? Don’t forget — the park features more than 6 miles of other trails to explore the surrounding landscapes.

We appreciate your patience as we make the necessary improvements to preserve the natural features that make Hot Springs State Park unique!

05/12/2026

Are you interested in helping support site improvement, park operations, and interpretive programming at Hot Springs State Park? We’re having our monthly meeting with the Friends of Hot Springs State Park and Legend Rock TONIGHT (Tuesday, 5/12) at 6PM. Come join our public meeting at Park Headquarters if you’d like to learn more about involvement!

05/09/2026

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! 🐦‍⬛

We’re hosting a series of mindfulness birding walks at our state parks across NW WY this month. Join us for birding with a focus on mindfulness in nature!

🪶Buffalo Bill State Park: Thursday, May 21, 8:00AM, Barlett Shelter - Marina Area

🪶Hot Springs State Park: Friday, May 22, 8:00AM, Lower Terrace Shelter (Mindfulness Birding Walk)

🪶Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site: Saturday, May 23, 9:30AM, Park HQ

Some binoculars and bird guides will be provided, but please bring your own if you can. Be prepared for walking with frequent breaks of standing, on even and uneven ground. Email [email protected] with any specific questions. We hope to see you there!

05/09/2026

05/07/2026

We are hosting a women's campout this summer at Hot Springs State Park!

📆June 19-21

This campout is open to folks who:
⛺Have no, little, or a lot of camping experience.
🥾Want to connect with other outdoorsy women.
🛶Are seeking a weekend offline in nature.

We will camp, cook, soak, and float all together! Supplies and food are all provided - even a tent and sleeping bag if you need to borrow one!

Questions? Email Ranger Katie at [email protected].

Registration is required. Applications are being accepted through May 15th ➡️ https://wyoparks.info/hotspringscampout.