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Hobo Hot Springs — Free soaking · donation encouraged in Saratoga, WY (2026)
A mix of cement pools and natural river eddies in downtown Saratoga, steps from local cafes and the town campground.
Temperature
100°–112°F
Pools
3 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Glass and alcohol are strictly banned; citations are common on summer evenings.
- River levels can flood the primitive pools—use the main bathhouse when the North Platte runs high.
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