# Butte Springs, Wyoming

Butte Springs in Wyoming. 187°F (86°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Butte Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 187°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 | 187°F (86°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,959 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (East Entrance Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.52100, -110.27500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | THREEMILE CAMPGROUND, 16.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 187°F, the source water at Butte 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 Butte Springs

Butte Springs is a scalding thermal spring in Yellowstone National Park, about twenty-six miles from West Yellowstone, off East Entrance Road. The water is far too hot to touch. Park Service land, open access. Photo on file.

East Entrance Road is the nearest road, a fifth of a mile away on foot. Close to eight thousand feet, with heavy winter snow and a cold yearly average. Threemile Campground is about sixteen miles distant.

December through February rank highest. Scalding water; keep back. No fee listed. Nothing about water chemistry or a sample date is recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 53 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Steamboat Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/steamboat-springs-4): 198°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Turbid Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/turbid-springs): 198°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Beach Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/beach-springs): Hot, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Vermilion Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/vermilion-springs): 140°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-at-sulphur-hills): 196°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Ebro Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/ebro-springs): 136°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Butte Springs?**
Butte Springs has a water temperature of 187°F (86°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Butte Springs located?**
Butte Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,959 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5210°N, 110.2750°W.

**How do I get to Butte Springs?**
Butte Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being East Entrance Road (0.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Butte Springs?**
Yes, Threemile Campground is located nearby (16.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Butte Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Butte Springs reaches 187°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