# Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill, Wyoming

Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill in Wyoming. Hot. Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill?

USGS lists Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill as a hot spring, with no temperature on record. Reaching it takes a hike. 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) |
| pH | 6.6 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,640 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.6 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.82500, -110.67500 |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 5.2 mi |

## About Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill

Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill is a thermal point you hike to, Gallatin County, Wyoming, inside Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Loop Road being about two and a half miles back. Hot is how the record lists it, without a measured temperature. A 2006 water sample came back close to neutral and picked up calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate, chloride and iron. West Yellowstone is around eight and a half miles off, going by the record. National Park Service land, access open.

The walk in is a hike of about two and a half miles from the Grand Loop Road, and the record gives no trail detail. Elevation sits near 7,650 feet. Climate on file is cold with around a hundred and thirty-eight inches of snow a year. National Park Service land inside Yellowstone.

The best months are not recorded. Given the snow total, winter is a hard time for a hike this long, so look up the park's trail status first. Indian Creek Campground, about five miles off, is the nearest place to camp. The temperature is unmeasured. Do not walk up to the vents hoping for a soak, and stay out of the water.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2006-09-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.6 |
| Calcium | 5.89 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.99 mg/L |
| Sodium | 9.8 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 3.4 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.9 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 76 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Apollinaris Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/apollinaris-spring): Hot, pH 5.4, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Amphitheater Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/amphitheater-springs): 196°F source, pH 6.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Whiterock Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/whiterock-springs): 144°F source, pH 6.7, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Semi Centennial Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/semi-centennial-geyser): 198°F source, pH 6.0, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/steam-vents-at-roaring-mountain): Hot, pH 6.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Bijah Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/bijah-spring): 198°F source, pH 5.4, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

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

**Where is Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill located?**
Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,640 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.8250°N, 110.6750°W.

**How do I get to Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill?**
Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (2.6 mi from the road).

**Is Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill free to visit?**
Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (5.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.6 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

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