# Geyser Springs Group, Wyoming

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

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

## Can you soak at Geyser Springs Group?

No. The water at Geyser Springs 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) |
| pH | 5.4 (Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,400 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.7 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.69100, -110.72800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 13.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring.** Geyser Springs Group is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Geyser Springs Group

Geyser Springs Group is a cluster of scalding thermal springs in Yellowstone National Park, Gallatin County, Wyoming. West Yellowstone is the nearest town on the record, about a mile and a half out. The water sits near boiling and tests acidic. A short walk from the road brings you to it. The Park Service holds the ground and the public is welcome, but nobody is soaking here.

The walk is about seven tenths of a mile, and the record does not say which road you start from. Elevation is around 7,400 feet on National Park Service land inside Yellowstone. The climate on file is cold, with snow near a hundred and twenty-three inches a year and about twenty-six inches of precipitation.

The best months here run December through February, deep winter at this snow total, so confirm what is open before you rely on it. A short walk, with public access. Thirteen and a half miles away, Indian Creek Campground is the closest place to pitch a tent. Scalding and acidic water. Give it room.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2006-09-12 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 5.4 |
| Calcium | 3.97 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.17 mg/L |
| Sodium | 240 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 115 mg/L |
| Chloride | 329 mg/L |
| Iron | 40 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 77 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Gibbon Hill Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gibbon-hill-geyser): 199°F source, pH 5.6, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Artists Paintpots, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/artists-paintpots): 199°F source, pH 5.4, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-7): 187°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Beryl Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/beryl-spring): 198°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Monument Geyser Basin, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/monument-geyser-basin): 197°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Chocolate Pots, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/chocolate-pots): 124°F source, pH 5.8, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

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

**Where is Geyser Springs Group located?**
Geyser Springs Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,400 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6910°N, 110.7280°W.

**How do I get to Geyser Springs Group?**
Geyser Springs Group has Short Walk road access (0.7 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Geyser Springs Group?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (13.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Geyser Springs Group?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 5.4 (acidic).

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