# Five Sisters Springs, Wyoming

Five Sisters Springs in Wyoming. 192°F (89°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Five Sisters Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 192°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 | 192°F (89°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,340 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road (Firehole Lake Drive) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.53200, -110.79600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 22.7 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 192°F, the source water at Five Sisters 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 Five Sisters Springs

Five Sisters Springs is a group of scalding springs off Firehole Lake Drive in Yellowstone National Park. County is Gallatin, state is Wyoming, and the town on file is West Yellowstone, under thirteen miles away. The measured temperature is well above anything a body tolerates. You come here to look. National Park Service land, open to anyone.

Firehole Lake Drive gets you within a third of a mile, and the rest is a short walk. The springs sit at about 7,300 feet, so the air is thin. The climate record shows a hundred and forty inches of snow in a year and a cold average. The land is Yellowstone, managed by the National Park Service.

The record's best months run December through February, the heart of the snow season, so whatever plan you make should start with the park's current road and trail status. Short walk from the road, public access. Camping on file is the Big Springs group area, out at Island Park, a bit over twenty miles. Scalding water. Keep back and keep kids and pets out of reach of it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 68 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [White Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/white-creek-group): 185°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [White Dome Geyser, Surprise Pool, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/white-dome-geyser-surprise-pool): 203°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Black Warrior Group, Shelf Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/black-warrior-group-shelf-spring): 205°F source, Short Walk, 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
- [Fountain Paint Pot, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-paint-pot): 136°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fountain Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-group): 201°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Five Sisters Springs?**
Five Sisters Springs has a water temperature of 192°F (89°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Five Sisters Springs located?**
Five Sisters Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,340 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5320°N, 110.7960°W.

**How do I get to Five Sisters Springs?**
Five Sisters Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Firehole Lake Drive (0.3 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Five Sisters Springs?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (22.7 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Five Sisters Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Five Sisters Springs reaches 192°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