# Gibbon Hill Geyser, Wyoming

Gibbon Hill Geyser in Wyoming. 199°F (93°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Gibbon Hill Geyser?

No. The water at Gibbon Hill Geyser reaches 199°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 199°F (93°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 5.6 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,570 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.8 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.69700, -110.72400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 13.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring.** Gibbon Hill Geyser 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 Gibbon Hill Geyser

Gibbon Hill Geyser scalds. It sits in Gallatin County, Wyoming, inside Yellowstone National Park, under a mile of walking off the road. Near boiling by the record, and a 2006 sample came back acidic. West Yellowstone, the closest town, sits a bit over a mile away. No photo has been filed. The ground is Park Service land and anyone can visit.

Under a mile on foot, about eight tenths, and the record does not name the road. Elevation is close to 7,570 feet. Cold climate on file, with a hundred and twenty-three inches of snow in a year and an average temperature in the mid thirties. National Park Service land inside Yellowstone.

December through February get the best rating, and that is also when snow lies deepest, so the park's open list settles the question. Short walk in, public access. Indian Creek Campground, about thirteen miles off, is where you would camp. The water is scalding. Keep well back from the vent and from whatever it throws out.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2006-07-23 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 5.6 |
| Calcium | 8.7 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.73 mg/L |
| Sodium | 69.2 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 8.5 mg/L |
| Chloride | 16.4 mg/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)
- [Geyser Springs Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/geyser-springs-group): 201°F source, pH 5.4, 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
- [Chocolate Pots, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/chocolate-pots): 124°F source, pH 5.8, Roadside, 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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-5): 144°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Gibbon Hill Geyser?**
Gibbon Hill Geyser has a water temperature of 199°F (93°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Gibbon Hill Geyser located?**
Gibbon Hill Geyser is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,570 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6970°N, 110.7240°W.

**How do I get to Gibbon Hill Geyser?**
Gibbon Hill Geyser has Short Walk road access (0.8 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Gibbon Hill Geyser?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (13.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Gibbon Hill Geyser?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 5.6 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Gibbon Hill Geyser?**
No, not at the source. The water at Gibbon Hill Geyser reaches 199°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