# Coffee Pot Hot Springs, Wyoming

Coffee Pot Hot Springs in Wyoming. 196°F (91°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Coffee Pot Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 196°F, hot enough to burn skin. It sits deep in the backcountry. 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) |
| Elevation | 8,398 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 7.2 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.75600, -110.30800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 10.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 196°F, the source water at Coffee Pot 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 Coffee Pot Hot Springs

Coffee Pot Hot Springs is a backcountry thermal area in Yellowstone National Park, seven miles off the Grand Loop Road and more than twenty from West Yellowstone. The water on record is close to boiling. This is a walk-in feature, well above scalding, on Park Service land.

High, around 8,400 feet. Snow on file runs eleven-plus feet, so the season for a seven-mile backcountry approach is short. The nearest road is the Grand Loop, and Tower Fall Campground is about ten miles away. Precipitation totals a bit over two feet a year.

Plan this as a backcountry trip, with the park's backcountry rules in force. The record lists winter as best; the snowfall suggests a summer walk. Water near two hundred degrees will scald instantly. Stay back from the edges. No fee and no chemistry are on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 58 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-3): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Josephs Coat Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/josephs-coat-springs): 199°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
- [Hot Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-gallatin-county-1): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Spring Basin Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-basin-group-2): 153°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Spring On Moss Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-on-moss-creek): 115°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

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

**Where is Coffee Pot Hot Springs located?**
Coffee Pot Hot Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,398 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7560°N, 110.3080°W.

**How do I get to Coffee Pot Hot Springs?**
Coffee Pot Hot Springs has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (7.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Coffee Pot Hot Springs?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (10.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Coffee Pot Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Coffee Pot Hot 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