# Gas Vent, Wyoming

Gas Vent in Wyoming. Hot. Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-3
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Gas Vent?

USGS lists Gas Vent as a hot spring, with no temperature on record. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on National Park Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,205 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 6.4 mi from the nearest road (Norris-Canyon Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.61200, -110.61800 |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 19.9 mi |

## About Gas Vent

Gas Vent, the third point on the record by that name, is a backcountry point in Yellowstone, more than six miles off the Norris-Canyon Road, Gallatin County, Wyoming. Labeled hot, no measured temperature. No water sample, no photo either. Something like nine miles lies between it and West Yellowstone, the nearest town on file. National Park Service land with open public access, though getting there means a backcountry trip.

Backcountry the whole way. The nearest road, Norris-Canyon, sits 6.5 miles off, and nothing anywhere says how a person would cover that distance. Elevation runs around 8,200 feet. Snowfall comes in near a hundred and forty five inches a year, with the yearly average temperature down in the low thirties. This is Park Service land.

There is no best-months entry on the record, and the snow total makes winter a poor bet. The park's backcountry rules apply. Indian Creek Campground is about twenty miles away, the closest on file. Temperature is unmeasured, so treat the vent as dangerous until proven otherwise, and do not plan a soak around it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 71 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Highland Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/highland-hot-springs): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs East Of Mary Lake, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-east-of-mary-lake): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vent East Of Mary Lake, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-east-of-mary-lake): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vents Southeast Of Mary Lake, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vents-southeast-of-mary-lake): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Violet Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/violet-springs): Hot, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-2): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Gas Vent?**
Gas Vent is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Gas Vent located?**
Gas Vent is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,205 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6120°N, 110.6180°W.

**How do I get to Gas Vent?**
Gas Vent has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Norris-Canyon Road (6.4 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Gas Vent?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (19.9 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrothermal_vent