Thermopolis Hot Springs from Sheridan
Thermopolis sits about 2.5 hours from Sheridan through Ten Sleep Canyon and the Bighorn Basin — home of the world's largest mineral hot spring, where the state bathhouse is genuinely free. Add the Wyoming Dinosaur Center and the canyon drive and it's a superb, underrated full-day loop.
Thermopolis Hot Springs (Hot Springs State Park)WY
~150 mi · ~2.5 hr (via Ten Sleep & the Bighorn Basin)
The world's largest mineral hot spring, with a FREE state bathhouse — soak for nothing in the middle of Wyoming. Add the Wyoming Dinosaur Center and the drive down through Ten Sleep Canyon and it's a superb, underrated day trip. Deeply relaxing after a few days on the trails.
Soak in the world's largest hot spring for free, then home to the Bighorns.
Ten Sleep & Ten Sleep CanyonWY
~90 mi · ~2 hr (over the Bighorns on US-16)
A world-class rock-climbing destination and a charming small town on the far side of the Bighorns via the Cloud Peak Skyway. Ten Sleep Brewing and the canyon drive make it a perfect loop-back day over the mountains.
Loop the Bighorns: up the Skyway, down into Ten Sleep, home by dark.
Good to know
How far is Thermopolis Hot Springs (Hot Springs State Park) from Sheridan, Wyoming?
Thermopolis sits about 2.5 hours from Sheridan through Ten Sleep Canyon and the Bighorn Basin — home of the world's largest mineral hot spring, where the state bathhouse is genuinely free. Add the Wyoming Dinosaur Center and the canyon drive and it's a superb, underrated full-day loop.
Where should I stay for a Thermopolis Hot Springs (Hot Springs State Park) trip?
Base in Sheridan or the Bighorn foothills with Wyo Stays — a licensed Wyoming brokerage with vacation rentals across Sheridan and Johnson County. Booking direct saves 16–20% versus Airbnb and VRBO, and every stay includes the concierge map with drive-times from your door.
Make Sheridan the basecamp
Day-trip out, come home to the quiet side of the mountains. Plan the whole day on the concierge map with drive-times from your actual front door.