# Calcite Springs, Wyoming

Calcite Springs in Wyoming. 201°F (94°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Calcite Springs?

No. The water at Calcite Springs reaches 201°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 201°F (94°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,305 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (Northeast Entrance Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.90800, -110.39300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 1.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Calcite Springs reaches 201°F, far above safe soaking levels. Contact with this water will cause severe burns. Look for cooled downstream pools or view from a safe distance only.

## About Calcite Springs

Calcite Springs is a scalding thermal area in Yellowstone National Park, close to the Northeast Entrance Road. The temperature on file is above boiling. West Yellowstone is the nearest town the record names. Park Service land, open access, with a photo on file.

A walk of about four tenths of a mile from Northeast Entrance Road. A bit above six thousand feet, with heavy snow and a cold average. Tower Fall Campground is close, a little over a mile.

Winter months score best. Boiling-hot water on file; keep your distance. Tower Fall Campground being a mile off makes this an easy base. No fee listed. No chemistry sampled.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 65 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Washburn Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/washburn-hot-springs): 196°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Sevenmile Hole, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sevenmile-hole): 154°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-3): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs At Sevenmile Hole, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-at-sevenmile-hole): 189°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Coffee Pot Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/coffee-pot-hot-springs): 196°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Rainbow Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/rainbow-springs): 190°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Calcite Springs?**
Calcite Springs has a water temperature of 201°F (94°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Calcite Springs located?**
Calcite Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 6,305 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.9080°N, 110.3930°W.

**How do I get to Calcite Springs?**
Calcite Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Northeast Entrance Road (0.4 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Calcite Springs?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (1.3 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Calcite Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Calcite Springs reaches 201°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/Breitenbush_Hot_Springs_(thermal_mineral_springs)