July 13, 2013 - Granite Creek

Well, we slept in and had a big breakfast … and then the rain started. Then it rained some more, and more, and more! We hung out in the RV reading and napping. After lunch the weather finally started to break up and about 2:30 we decided to walk up to the hot springs pool. We followed the road and arrived at the pool, paid our $6 each, and changed to relax in the warm waters.
The swimming pool was constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and is operated under a special use permit from the Bridger-Teton National Forest. It is located at 6987’ elevation and has an average summer water temperature of 93° F.
We spent a couple hours relaxing in the pool and the clouds cleared off and the sun came out.

We walked along a small trail that follows the creek most of the way back to the campground. Just below the Falls, there is a small, natural hot springs that seems like a very popular spot among the locals from Jackson. They have a taut line stretched across the creek to make it easier to get there.

We opted to continue back to camp! We took the walk around the camp before dinner and will settle in for the night soon. Tomorrow we have decided to head south and camp near Big Sandy Reservoir, south of Pinedale, Wyoming.