# Bear Creek Springs, Montana

Bear Creek Springs in Montana. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bear-creek-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Bear Creek Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,423 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.7 mi from the nearest road (Blanding Road) |
| Land | Gallatin National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 45.03200, -110.66700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground |  Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest, 1.0 mi |

## About Bear Creek Springs

Bear Creek Springs is a warm seep on Gallatin National Forest ground north of West Yellowstone, thirty-three miles or so from that town. The water is tepid. You could wade it, but it will not warm you up. Access is listed as open, which puts it among the springs where the public is clearly welcome.

It lies at mid elevation in Gallatin County, about seven tenths of a mile from Blanding Road on foot. Snow is serious here, over nine feet in an average winter, and the country stays wet through the year. Forest Service land means no gates, though road conditions in winter are another matter.

Eagle Creek Campground, a Custer Gallatin National Forest site, is a mile away, which makes this an easy add-on to a camping trip. Winter gets the best-season tag on the record, but with this much snowfall a summer or fall walk is the realistic choice. No fee is on file. No water chemistry either. Access is open.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Livingston](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/montana/livingston), 40 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Montana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana)
- [Hot River, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-river): 136°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Mammoth Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/mammoth-hot-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Laduke (Corwin) Hot Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/laduke-corwin-hot-spring): 154°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Apollinaris Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/apollinaris-spring): Hot, pH 5.4, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vents-at-horseshoe-hill): Hot, pH 6.6, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Calcite Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/calcite-springs): 201°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bear Creek Springs?**
Bear Creek Springs has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bear Creek Springs located?**
Bear Creek Springs is located in Gallatin County, Montana at 5,423 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 45.0320°N, 110.6670°W.

**How do I get to Bear Creek Springs?**
Bear Creek Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Blanding Road (0.7 mi from the road).

**Is Bear Creek Springs free to visit?**
Bear Creek Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Bear Creek Springs?**
Yes, Eagle Creek Campground   Custer Gallatin National Forest is located nearby (1.0 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals