Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub)

Platte County, Wyoming · Near Guernsey
42.2490°N, 104.7810°W · 4,438 ft
70°F 46°F air · Good soaking weather 4,438 ft Closed Short Walk DESG
Aerial view of the ground around Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub) LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub)
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.

Warm Springs, also called Immigrants Washtub, is a tepid spring near Guernsey in Platte County, Wyoming. It lies on the Camp Guernsey military training center and public access is listed as closed. The water is about 70 degrees. The name is on file; its story is not.

Location

Military land, the National Guard's Camp Guernsey maneuver training center, a little over half a mile from the nearest road. Low elevation and dry, with a mild mean temperature and modest snow. The walk in is short. None of that matters if the gate is shut, and the record says it is.

Closed to the public per the record. Do not plan a visit without clearance from the installation. Winter is listed as best, for what it is worth. No campground is on file.

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 Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub).

Setting
Valley floor
Gentle slopes rise on both sides.
Highest ground nearby
141 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the south
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from south to north, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
58 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's close to the US average of 65. It's higher than at 0% 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
29°
Jan
29°
Feb
40°
Mar
46°
Apr
55°
May
70°
Jun
77°
Jul
74°
Aug
65°
Sep
49°
Oct
38°
Nov
29°
Dec
Annual Precip: 14.0 in Annual Snow: 35.2 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 29°F · Water 70°F · +42° contrast
January Air 29°F · Water 70°F · +41° contrast
February Air 29°F · Water 70°F · +41° contrast
December offers 49°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
46°F
Clear N 0.0 mph 57% Good soaking weather
Today 75° Low 54° Sunny
Wednesday 85° Low 58° Mostly Sunny 7% precip
Thursday 75° Low 57° Rain Showers Likely 57% precip
Friday 83° Low 52° Mostly Sunny 10% precip
Saturday 75° Low 48° Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 25% precip
Temperature
70°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 70°F (21°C)
Avg Air Temp 50°F
Above Ambient +20°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Closed
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.6 mi
Land
Ownership DESG
Agency DESG
Designation MIL
Unit National Guard Maneuver Training Center - Heavy Camp Guernsey
Manager Department of Defense
Protection 4 - No known protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub)?
Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub) has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub) located?
Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub) is located in Platte County, Wyoming at 4,438 feet elevation, near Guernsey. Coordinates: 42.2490°N, 104.7810°W.
How do I get to Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub)?
Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub) has Short Walk road access (0.6 mi from the road).
Is Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub) free to visit?
Warm Springs (Immigrants Washtub) has Closed access. It is managed by DESG.