# Beryl Spring, Wyoming

Beryl Spring in Wyoming. 198°F (92°C). Roadside · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Beryl Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 198°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 198°F (92°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.7 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,320 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 82 ft from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.67900, -110.74600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 14.4 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 198°F, the source water at Beryl Spring 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 Beryl Spring

Beryl Spring is a large superheated pool in the Gibbon Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park, one of the hottest springs in the park. The water boils up to about four feet. West Yellowstone is the nearest town listed. Park Service land, open access, roadside. Mildly acidic water sampled in 2007.

Grand Loop Road runs within about eighty feet, so this is a roadside stop. High elevation, deep winter snow, cold annual average. Indian Creek Campground is about fourteen miles away.

The U.S. Geological Survey Hague party named it in 1883 for its blue-green color, which reminded a member of the party of the gemstone beryl. Wikipedia lists its average temperature at 196°F and counts it among the hottest springs in Yellowstone.

December through February score best. Boiling water and a superheated pool mean no approach beyond what the park allows. No fee is listed. The USGS sample on file is from October 2007.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2007-10-15 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.7 |
| Calcium | 3.77 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.01 mg/L |
| Sodium | 407 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 68.8 mg/L |
| Chloride | 562 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 77 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Monument Geyser Basin, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/monument-geyser-basin): 197°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-7): 187°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Artists Paintpots, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/artists-paintpots): 199°F source, pH 5.4, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Geyser Springs Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/geyser-springs-group): 201°F source, pH 5.4, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Iron Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/iron-spring): 86°F source, pH 5.6, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gibbon Hill Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gibbon-hill-geyser): 199°F source, pH 5.6, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Beryl Spring?**
Beryl Spring has a water temperature of 198°F (92°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Beryl Spring located?**
Beryl Spring is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,320 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6790°N, 110.7460°W.

**How do I get to Beryl Spring?**
Beryl Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (82 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Beryl Spring?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (14.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Beryl Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.7 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Beryl Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Beryl Spring reaches 198°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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl_Spring