Flood Group

Gallatin County, Wyoming · Near West Yellowstone
44.5200°N, 110.8280°W · 7,235 ft
203°F 53°F air · Good soaking weather 7,235 ft Open Short Walk National Park Service Camping nearby (21.1 mi)
Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking

Flood Group reaches 203°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.

Flood Group is a cluster of scalding thermal springs in Gallatin County, Wyoming, just off Yellowstone's Grand Loop Road. The record puts West Yellowstone about fourteen miles away as the nearest town. Close to boiling is the measured temperature. The land is National Park Service, with access open to anyone. You come here to look.

Location

The Grand Loop Road is a tenth-mile off, a short walk. The group sits a little above 7,200 feet, National Park Service land. Cold climate on file. Snow comes to about a hundred and fifty inches a year, with precipitation near thirty. Winters here are long and deep.

The recommended stretch is December to February. With snow like that, ask the park what is even reachable in winter. Short walk, open access. Camping points to Island Park, the Big Springs group area, roughly twenty-one miles out. The water scalds, so keep your distance.

Monthly Climate
17°
Jan
19°
Feb
27°
Mar
32°
Apr
40°
May
52°
Jun
63°
Jul
62°
Aug
52°
Sep
36°
Oct
24°
Nov
16°
Dec
Annual Precip: 29.5 in Annual Snow: 151.6 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 16°F · Water 203°F · +188° contrast
January Air 17°F · Water 203°F · +186° contrast
February Air 19°F · Water 203°F · +184° contrast
December offers 48°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
53°F
E 16.9 mph 44% Good soaking weather
Labor Day 58° Low 41° Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 88% precip
Spring is +145° warmer
Tuesday 61° Low 31° Sunny
Spring is +142° warmer
Wednesday 67° Low 32° Sunny 1% precip
Spring is +136° warmer
Thursday 68° Low 35° Sunny
Spring is +135° warmer
Friday 66° Low 39° Sunny 8% precip
Spring is +137° warmer
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Big Springs Grp. Area Island Park 21.1 mi away

Overview Big Springs Group Area is located 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana in beautiful Island Park, Idaho at an approximate elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.Recreation Big Springs is the headwaters of Henry's Fork and is one of the largest springs in the country. Henry's Fork is considered one of the best fly-fishing streams in the nation. Fishermen cast for rainbow and brook...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 7,235 ft

Flood Group sits at 7,235 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 29% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
203°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 203°F (95°C)
Avg Air Temp 37°F
Above Ambient +166°F
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Grand Loop Road
Distance to Road 0.1 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency National Park Service
Designation National Park
Unit Yellowstone National Park
Manager National Park Service
Protection 1 - Permanent protection, natural state
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Flood Group?
Flood Group has a water temperature of 203°F (95°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Flood Group located?
Flood Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,235 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5200°N, 110.8280°W.
How do I get to Flood Group?
Flood Group has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (0.1 mi from the road).
Is Flood Group free to visit?
Flood Group has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.
Can I camp near Flood Group?
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area Island Park is located nearby (21.1 miles away).
Is it safe to soak at Flood Group?
No, not at the source. The water at Flood Group reaches 203°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.