I have read about this several times but can't remember the name of it. You have to hike a little ways to find it. Can anyone refresh my memory?Thanks

From google:"Can we soak in the hot springs?No, the travertine features are very fragile. You may soak in bodies of water fed by runoff from hydrothermal features, such as Boiling River north of Mammoth. It is open in daylight hours and closed during times of high water."

Boiling River. That's it! Thanks

Allot some time on your next Yellowstone National Park trip to take a dip in the Boiling River! You’ll find this must-stop spot just south of the 45th Parallel Bridge, located in the Mammoth area of the park (so you should probably take a pit stop and snap a pic there too!).The Boiling River is created where a large hot spring enters the Gardner River, allowing the hot and cool waters to mix into a temperature comfortable enough to bathe in. The natural hot tub makes a great place to stop and relax while soaking in the warm water and soaking up the natural beauty of Yellowstone.

You can do that in Thermopolis, WY. As far as I know it is still free. Something about it being in an indian peace treaty. Thermopolis is a couple of hours south of Cody.

Like Wyotraveler said, Thermopolis is a great place to soak in some steam on the way to or leaving Yellowstone. We stopped there on our way back east in 2006. The wife loved it.

Hot Spring to soak in at Yellowstone | Good Sam Community

loggenrock
Explorer
Dec 27, 2015
Same ones who try to ride the bison... ST
pawatt
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
westernrvparkowner wrote:
pawatt wrote:
And be aware it is clothing optional.
Absolutely, 100% wrong. Big signs saying swimsuits required and plenty of rangers to enforce it.

Well there were several nudies in the river when we were there. Guess they couldn't read.
westernrvparkow
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
pawatt wrote:
And be aware it is clothing optional.
Absolutely, 100% wrong. Big signs saying swimsuits required and plenty of rangers to enforce it.
profdant139
Explorer II
Dec 26, 2015
Just FYI, we did not see anyone without clothing at Boiling River. Has anyone else witnessed such a spectacle? It would seem to be an odd place for that kind of behavior -- lots of people around, lots of children, right near Mammoth Hot Springs. But I guess anything is possible.
littlemo
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
Thanks all for the good info. I've been to YNP several times and love more each time I go. I have always intended to go soak in the boiling river but for one reason or another we always get away before that happens!

DH and I will be contracting for the COE again May-Labor Day then hopefully heading up that way for a couple of months. Maybe it will be less crowded (ha,ha)at that time. We really enjoy that time of year in YNP. Wildlife seems mor active toward the end of September if I remember correctly.
littlemo
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
Jim Shoe wrote:
pawatt wrote:
And be aware it is clothing optional.

I didn't know that. With my luck, I'd probably be there on the same day that Captain Ahab would show up with his harpoon, looking for Moby Dick, the Great White Whale.

Well that would be a great spectacle and additional entertainment! LOL
littlemo
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
profdant139 wrote:
If you are thinking about going to Boiling River, be sure to pack some good sandals along with your suit and towel. The rocks in the river can be rough. Don't be deterred, though -- it is a lot of fun, especially on a cold day!

Thanks. Good reminder much appreciated!
Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
pawatt wrote:
And be aware it is clothing optional.

I didn't know that. With my luck, I'd probably be there on the same day that Captain Ahab would show up with his harpoon, looking for Moby Dick, the Great White Whale.
pawatt
Explorer
Dec 26, 2015
And be aware it is clothing optional.
profdant139
Explorer II
Dec 26, 2015
If you are thinking about going to Boiling River, be sure to pack some good sandals along with your suit and towel. The rocks in the river can be rough. Don't be deterred, though -- it is a lot of fun, especially on a cold day!