# Fairy Springs, Wyoming

Fairy Springs in Wyoming. 201°F (94°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Fairy Springs?

No. The water at Fairy 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 | 7,235 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.4 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.54300, -110.85900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 19.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Fairy 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 Fairy Springs

Fairy Springs is a scalding hot spring in Yellowstone National Park, reached by a walk of about a mile and a half from the closest road. Gallatin County, Wyoming. The temperature on file is near boiling, which means water you cannot put a hand in. West Yellowstone is the town the record names, thirteen miles out. Public land under the National Park Service, open access.

The hike in runs about a mile and a half, and the record does not say which road it starts from. The springs lie a little above 7,200 feet on National Park Service land inside Yellowstone. Snow is the defining thing about the climate here, roughly a hundred and fifty inches a year on top of cold averages. Plan on the ground being white for a long stretch of the year.

Winter months, December through February, are what the record marks as best, which seems odd against that much snow, so confirm trail and road status with the park. Access class is a hike, open to the public. The closest camping on file is Island Park's Big Springs group area, roughly twenty miles away. This water is scalding. Do not leave the route the park allows, and keep skin away from the water.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 69 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Springs On Fairy Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/springs-on-fairy-creek): Hot, Hike, 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
- [Queens Laundry, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/queens-laundry): 192°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [River Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-1): 196°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
- [Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/flat-cone-spring-steep-cone): 205°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

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

**Where is Fairy Springs located?**
Fairy Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,235 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5430°N, 110.8590°W.

**How do I get to Fairy Springs?**
Fairy Springs has Hike road access (1.4 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Fairy Springs?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (19.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Fairy Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Fairy 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/Fountain_Paint_Pot