Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs)

Sublette County, Wyoming · Near Pinedale
43.5600°N, 109.7320°W · 7,260 ft
84°F 30°F air · Good soaking weather 7,260 ft Open Roadside Bureau of Land Management Camping nearby (18.3 mi)
Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring

Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

Aerial view of the ground around Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Geyser (Warm Spring Creek 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.

The record calls this Geyser, with Warm Spring Creek Springs as the fuller name, on Bureau of Land Management ground almost fifty miles from Pinedale in Sublette County, Wyoming. The word geyser is in the name. The temperature on file is in the low eighties, which is warm bathwater. Public land, access open, and the road is right there: the record puts the spring seven feet from it.

Location

You could step out of a vehicle onto it. The BLM Lander Field Office manages the land, which is classed as public. Elevation is about 7,300 feet, with nine feet of snow in a winter and a little under two feet of precipitation. Green River Lake Lodge, eighteen miles off, is the nearest camping on record.

Winter shows as best on file, though nine feet of snow will decide whether the road is open. Access is open and no fee is recorded. Chemistry is from 1965, moderately mineralized and near neutral, so read it as a snapshot from that year. The temperature poses no danger.

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 Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs).

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

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
94 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 37% 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
17°
Jan
18°
Feb
26°
Mar
32°
Apr
41°
May
54°
Jun
63°
Jul
62°
Aug
52°
Sep
36°
Oct
24°
Nov
15°
Dec
Annual Precip: 21.9 in Annual Snow: 106.8 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 15°F · Water 84°F · +69° contrast
January Air 17°F · Water 84°F · +67° contrast
February Air 18°F · Water 84°F · +66° contrast
December offers 48°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
30°F
Clear WNW 29.0 mph 74% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 66° Low 33° Sunny
Spring is +18° warmer
Wednesday 69° Low 42° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 17% precip
Spring is +15° warmer
Thursday 66° Low 44° Showers And Thunderstorms 77% precip
Spring is +18° warmer
Friday 62° Low 44° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 33% precip
Spring is +22° warmer
Saturday 63° Low 37° Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 32% precip
Spring is +21° warmer
Water Chemistry Sampled 1965-09-21

The water at Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) is neutral (pH 6.8) with 486 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in calcium (may support bone density and joint health) and magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief).

pH 6.8 Neutral
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 123 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 38 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 17 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 84 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 23 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Green River Lake Lodge 18.3 mi away

Overview The Green River Lakes Lodge is located 50 miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming. The lodge is available as a rental for day use events such as weddings, family reunions, or meetings for up to 50 guests, or as an overnight rental for smaller groups of up to 12 guests. Recreation During the summer months, hiking and horseback riding into the Bridger Wilderness and Wind River Range are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. The lake is open to small watercraft only, making it...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 7,260 ft

Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) sits at 7,260 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 29% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
84°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 84°F (29°C)
Avg Air Temp 37°F
Above Ambient +47°F
Access
Open
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 7 ft
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Lander Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs)?
Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) located?
Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) is located in Sublette County, Wyoming at 7,260 feet elevation, near Pinedale. Coordinates: 43.5600°N, 109.7320°W.
How do I get to Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs)?
Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) has Roadside road access (7 ft from the road).
Is Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) free to visit?
Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs) has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
Can I camp near Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs)?
Yes, Green River Lake Lodge is located nearby (18.3 miles away).
What minerals are in the water at Geyser (Warm Spring Creek Springs)?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.8 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 486 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS