# Fountain Group, Wyoming

Fountain Group in Wyoming. 201°F (94°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Fountain Group?

No. The water at Fountain Group 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 | 7,254 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.55400, -110.81200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 22.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Fountain Group 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 Fountain Group

Fountain Group, Gallatin County, Wyoming: a set of scalding thermal springs a fifth of a mile off the Grand Loop Road inside Yellowstone. The temperature on file sits near boiling. West Yellowstone, the closest town, is a little over eleven miles by the record. Park Service land, open to all. Soaking does not enter into it.

A short walk, about a fifth of a mile, separates the group from the Grand Loop Road. Elevation sits around 7,250 feet on National Park Service land inside Yellowstone. Snowfall on file is heavy, roughly a hundred and forty inches a year, with an annual average temperature in the mid thirties.

The months the record rates best are December through February, which is also the deepest snow, so confirm what is accessible before you go. Short walk, public access. Nearest camping on file, about twenty-two miles out, is the Big Springs group area over at Island Park. This is scalding water. Keep your distance and make sure anyone with you does too.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 70 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Fountain Paint Pot, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-paint-pot): 136°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-2): 199°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
- [Quagmire Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/quagmire-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Morning Mist Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/morning-mist-springs): 205°F source, Short Walk, 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

## Questions

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

**Where is Fountain Group located?**
Fountain Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,254 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5540°N, 110.8120°W.

**How do I get to Fountain Group?**
Fountain Group has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (0.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Fountain Group?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (22.2 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Fountain Group?**
No, not at the source. The water at Fountain Group 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