# Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone, Wyoming

Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone in Wyoming. 205°F (96°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone?

No. The water at Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone reaches 205°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 205°F (96°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,206 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.8 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.56600, -110.87100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 19.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone reaches 205°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 Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone

Flat Cone Spring and Steep Cone are listed together on the record as one scalding thermal point in Yellowstone National Park, Gallatin County, Wyoming. Water temperature on file is hot enough to cook in, so this is viewing only. West Yellowstone is the town on file, about a dozen miles away. There is no photo on record. Access is open, on National Park Service land.

Getting there means a hike, close to two miles from the nearest road, and the record does not say which road that is. Elevation is a bit over 7,200 feet. The climate on file is cold, with snowfall around a hundred and forty inches a year. Land belongs to the National Park Service inside Yellowstone. No trail details are on record, so what the walk is like is unknown.

December through February show up as the best months on file, and that is deep winter here, so check whether the park has anything open before committing. Hike access, open to the public. Nearest camping on record is a little under twenty miles off: the Big Springs group area, which is at Island Park. The water is scalding. Keep a wide margin and do not test it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 71 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Queens Laundry, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/queens-laundry): 192°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Springs On Fairy Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/springs-on-fairy-creek): Hot, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fairy Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fairy-springs): 201°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [River Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-2): 205°F source, Short Walk, 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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone?**
Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone has a water temperature of 205°F (96°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone located?**
Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,206 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5660°N, 110.8710°W.

**How do I get to Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone?**
Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone has Hike road access (1.8 mi from the road).

**Is Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone free to visit?**
Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (19.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone?**
No, not at the source. The water at Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone reaches 205°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