Boyles Hill Springs

Teton County, Wyoming · Near Wilson
43.4710°N, 110.8350°W · 6,135 ft
86°F 27°F air · Good soaking weather 6,135 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (11.3 mi)

Boyles Hill Springs is a warm spring near Wilson, in Teton County, Wyoming, three miles from town. The water is in the mid eighties, warm to the hand and cool for a soak. No landowner is recorded and no access status either. Assume private until you know otherwise.

Location

Swan Road comes within a fifth of a mile. Nothing on file says what kind of ground lies between. Elevation is a bit above six thousand feet and the snow is heavy, close to twelve feet over a winter, with under two and a half feet of total precipitation, so the summers run dry. Trail Creek is the nearest campground on record, eleven miles or so away.

Find out who owns it first. The record is silent on access and on land, and a short walk off a road does not make a spring public. The climate on file points to winter. Temperature is mild, no burn risk. No fee is listed, no water chemistry.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Boyles Hill Springs.

Aerial view of the ground around Boyles Hill Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Boyles Hill Springs
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Setting
Hillside
The spring sits on a steep slope that climbs to the southeast.
Highest ground nearby
413 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southeast
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Heat Below
83 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 20% of the springs on this site.

Heat flow measures the warmth working its way up through the ground from deep inside the earth. Where it runs high, rain and snowmelt that seep down through cracks in the rock come back up hot.

Heat flow estimate: Stanford Thermal Earth Model (Aljubran & Horne, 2024), CC BY 4.0.

Monthly Climate
20°
Jan
23°
Feb
31°
Mar
36°
Apr
44°
May
57°
Jun
66°
Jul
65°
Aug
56°
Sep
40°
Oct
27°
Nov
18°
Dec
Annual Precip: 29.1 in Annual Snow: 139.9 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 18°F · Water 86°F · +68° contrast
January Air 20°F · Water 86°F · +67° contrast
February Air 23°F · Water 86°F · +63° contrast
December offers 48°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
27°F
Clear N 0.0 mph 93% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 74° Low 25° Mostly Sunny
Spring is +12° warmer
Wednesday 77° Low 33° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 12% precip
Spring is +9° warmer
Thursday 72° Low 41° Showers And Thunderstorms 80% precip
Spring is +14° warmer
Friday 68° Low 37° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 36% precip
Spring is +18° warmer
Saturday 70° Low 29° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 18% precip
Spring is +16° warmer
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Trail Creek 11.3 mi away

Overview Trail Creek Campground is located along Trail Creek on scenic Teton Pass, just 7 miles from Victor, Idaho at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, exploring local trails and sightseeing in this beautiful region.Recreation Trail Creek offers fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat and brook trout. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular activities on the nearby Mikesell Canyon Trail, which begins 2 miles away at Mike Harris Campground.Facilities The campground...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 6,135 ft

Boyles Hill Springs sits at 6,135 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 25% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
86°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 86°F (30°C)
Avg Air Temp 40°F
Above Ambient +46°F
Good soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Swan Road
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Boyles Hill Springs?
Boyles Hill Springs has a water temperature of 86°F (30°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Boyles Hill Springs located?
Boyles Hill Springs is located in Teton County, Wyoming at 6,135 feet elevation, near Wilson. Coordinates: 43.4710°N, 110.8350°W.
How do I get to Boyles Hill Springs?
Boyles Hill Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Swan Road (0.2 mi from the road).
Can I camp near Boyles Hill Springs?
Yes, Trail Creek is located nearby (11.3 miles away).
Sources: USGS NWIS