# Flood Group, Wyoming

Flood Group in Wyoming. 203°F (95°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Flood Group?

No. The water at Flood Group reaches 203°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 203°F (95°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,235 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.52000, -110.82800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 21.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**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.

## About Flood Group

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.

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.

## 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)
- [Rabbit Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/rabbit-creek-group): 198°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
- [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
- [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
- [Five Sisters Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/five-sisters-springs): 192°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [White Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/white-creek-group): 185°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## 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.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals