# Amphitheater Springs, Wyoming

Amphitheater Springs in Wyoming. 196°F (91°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Amphitheater Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 196°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 196°F (91°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.0 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,540 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.79700, -110.72500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 6.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 196°F, the source water at Amphitheater Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Amphitheater Springs

Amphitheater Springs is a group of near-boiling springs in Yellowstone National Park, about six miles from West Yellowstone as the record measures it. The water is scalding. This is a thermal feature inside a national park, something to look at from a distance. Access is listed open. The USGS sampled it in 2007 and found it mildly acidic.

Inside the park at high elevation, a third of a mile or so on foot from a road whose name is not recorded. Cold country. The average temperature sits in the mid thirties. Winter snow goes deep, with moderate precipitation overall. About six miles away, Indian Creek Campground is the closest place to camp that is listed.

The USGS keeps a thermal monitoring site here and sampled the water in September 2007.

December through February rank highest. The water scalds. National park rules govern the site and no fee specific to the spring is listed. The chemistry on file is from a 2007 sample.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2007-09-18 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6 |
| Calcium | 4.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 5.49 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1.5 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 78 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Semi Centennial Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/semi-centennial-geyser): 198°F source, pH 6.0, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/steam-vents-at-roaring-mountain): Hot, pH 6.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Whiterock Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/whiterock-springs): 144°F source, pH 6.7, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Bijah Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/bijah-spring): 198°F source, pH 5.4, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Roadside Springs, Frying Pan Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/roadside-springs-frying-pan-spring): 158°F source, pH 4.7, 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Amphitheater Springs?**
Amphitheater Springs has a water temperature of 196°F (91°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Amphitheater Springs located?**
Amphitheater Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,540 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7970°N, 110.7250°W.

**How do I get to Amphitheater Springs?**
Amphitheater Springs has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Amphitheater Springs free to visit?**
Amphitheater Springs has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Amphitheater Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (6.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Amphitheater Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.0 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Amphitheater Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Amphitheater Springs reaches 196°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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