# Boundary Creek Hot Springs, Wyoming

Boundary Creek Hot Springs in Wyoming. 181°F (83°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Boundary Creek Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 181°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 181°F (83°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,575 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 3.8 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.24400, -111.02200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Cave Falls Campground, 8.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 181°F, the source water at Boundary Creek Hot 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 Boundary Creek Hot Springs

Boundary Creek Hot Springs is a backcountry thermal spring in a remote part of Yellowstone National Park, thirty-five miles from West Yellowstone by the record's reckoning. The water is listed at 181 degrees, well past scalding. Reaching it means a hike of close to four miles from the nearest road. Access is open, in the sense that the park is public; the heat means you will not be getting in.

Snowfall on record is enormous, more than eighteen feet in a season, and the annual precipitation runs over three and a half feet. Elevation is around 6,600 feet. The nearest road is almost four miles away and unnamed in the record. Cave Falls Campground is the closest camping listed, about eight miles off.

The record ranks the winter months highest; with this much snow, the hike in is a summer proposition. Scalding water, keep hands out. Cave Falls Campground is the listed camping. No fee on record, no chemistry, no temperature date.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 50 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Rabbit Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/rabbit-creek-group): 198°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/imperial-geyser-spray-geyser): 192°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Flood Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/flood-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Excelsior Geyser Crater, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/excelsior-geyser-crater): 199°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-rabbit-creek-group): 198°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fairy Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fairy-springs): 201°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Boundary Creek Hot Springs?**
Boundary Creek Hot Springs has a water temperature of 181°F (83°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Boundary Creek Hot Springs located?**
Boundary Creek Hot Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 6,575 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.2440°N, 111.0220°W.

**How do I get to Boundary Creek Hot Springs?**
Boundary Creek Hot Springs has Hike road access (3.8 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Boundary Creek Hot Springs?**
Yes, Cave Falls Campground is located nearby (8.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Boundary Creek Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Boundary Creek Hot Springs reaches 181°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