Notable viewpoint · Hot Springs, Wyoming
Windy Point
Windy Point is a viewpoint in Hot Springs, Wyoming.
Windy Point: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Windy Point
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Windy Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 43.51440, -108.18065. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Windy Point
- Boysen Dam · lake · Fremont · ~14 km · Must-see
- Hot Springs State Park · park · Hot Springs · ~19 km · Must-see
- Big Horn Spring · viewpoint · Hot Springs · ~20 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~27 km · Must-see
- Boysen Reservoir · lake · Fremont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Boysen State Park · sanctuary · Fremont · ~33 km · Must-see
- Legend Rock Petroglyph Site · fort · Hot Springs · ~58 km · Must-see
- Ocean Lake · lake · Fremont · ~63 km · Must-see
- Boysen Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~8 km
- Stone Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~8 km
- Stagner Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~9 km
- The Block · viewpoint · Hot Springs · ~9 km
- Jones Dam · lake · Hot Springs · ~10 km
- Nostrum Mountain · viewpoint · Hot Springs · ~11 km
- Birdseye Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~12 km
- Minnesela Slope · viewpoint · Hot Springs · ~12 km
- Alex Halone House · fort · Hot Springs · ~18 km
- Wyoming Dinosaur Center · museum · Hot Springs · ~18 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Windy Point
- Big Horn Spring · viewpoint · Hot Springs · ~20 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~27 km · Must-see
- Crowheart Butte · viewpoint · Fremont · ~97 km · Must-see
- Washakie Needles · viewpoint · Hot Springs · ~108 km · Must-see
- Dome Mountain · viewpoint · Hot Springs · ~109 km · Must-see
- Red Canyon Rim · viewpoint · Fremont · ~127 km · Must-see
- Hobbs Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~131 km · Must-see
- Francs Peak · viewpoint · Park · ~132 km · Must-see
- High Park Fire Lookout · viewpoint · Washakie · ~132 km · Must-see
- Bears Ears Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~135 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Windy Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Windy Point?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Windy Point?
Nearby: Boysen Dam (lake, 14 km), Hot Springs State Park (park, 19 km), Big Horn Spring (viewpoint, 20 km), Copper Mountain (viewpoint, 27 km), Boysen Reservoir (lake, 29 km), Boysen State Park (sanctuary, 33 km).
Is Windy Point worth visiting?
Windy Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Wyoming on Spotwander.