A town-operated pool that is free of charge.
Nonetheless, it is a superb geothermal spring that gushes directly from the ground.
For a satisfactory amount of money
In ancient times, the Cheyenne, Ute, and Arapaho Native American tribes considered it a place of magical waters.
In 1921, the state of Wyoming purchased the area surrounding the sources and established a state park, Saratoga Hot Springs State Reserve.
![Pool House 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool04.jpg)
Later, in 1949, the section of Hobo Pool began leased from the state and operated by the town.
The thermal pool is located behind the municipal swimming pool.
![Bathhouse 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool09.jpg)
The swimming pool is open from late May to early September.
In contrast, the thermal pool basically opens year-round.
![Bathhouse 03](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool10.jpg)
The facility is equipped with splendid men's and women's changing rooms, restrooms, showers, and lockers.
And yet, it is amazing that it is available for free.
![Donation 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool13.jpg)
Donations are welcome.
Please insert the amount you are comfortable with into the fee box by the changing rooms.
![Alpaca](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/alpaca150.png)
![Capybara](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/capybara150.png)
Slightly too hot gushing point
Staircases descended from the front of the changing rooms in two directions, with the hottest pool in between.
![Lobster Pool 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool01.jpg)
Hot water with a temperature of 120 degrees F was bubbling up from the bottom of a pool surrounded by large rocks.
![Lobster Pool 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool12.jpg)
Note that it was slightly too hot for soaking.
![Lobster Pool 03](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool03.jpg)
The square pool located outside of it also had a natural bottom, with geothermal water welling up from the ground.
![Bathhouse 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool07.jpg)
On a small rise was another pool shaped like an ellipse.
![Small Pool 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool05.jpg)
This pool had a more artificial atmosphere and was a lukewarm 106 degrees F.
![Bubbling 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool15.jpg)
The input of the water was from this outlet here, accompanied by intense bubbles.
![Small Pool 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool06.jpg)
The smell was pronounced, like boiled eggs.
![Soaking 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool11.jpg)
Drainage is to the adjacent North Platte River.
Volunteers also set up rock pools on the riverbank for a different kind of enjoyment.
![River 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hobo-hot-pool08.jpg)
Summary
Saratoga Hobo Hot Pool, Saratoga, Wyoming, U.S.
My rating
Type: Walk-in
Rule: Clothing required
Chemical use: Not detected
Water temp: 120 degrees F