# Highland Hot Springs, Wyoming

Highland Hot Springs in Wyoming. Hot. Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Highland Hot Springs?

USGS lists Highland Hot Springs 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 | 8,181 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 6.1 mi from the nearest road (Norris-Canyon Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.61600, -110.61600 |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 19.6 mi |

## About Highland Hot Springs

Highland Hot Springs sits deep in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, six miles or so out from the Norris-Canyon Road, in Gallatin County, Wyoming. Hot is all the record says; nobody measured it. Nobody has sampled the water or photographed it. Nine miles out lies West Yellowstone, the closest town in the record. Park Service land with open access, and a long walk either way.

Norris-Canyon Road ends up a bit over six miles away, and how you cover that ground is not written down anywhere. The elevation runs high, near 8,180 feet. Cold year round, and the snow stacks up to roughly a hundred and forty-five inches. This is National Park Service backcountry in Yellowstone.

No best months recorded. With this much snow, reachability depends on the park's backcountry rules and on the seasonal road status. Indian Creek Campground, a little under twenty miles out, is the camping nearest to it. The temperature has never been measured, so do not build a soak into the plan, and keep out of the water until you know what it is.

## 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)
- [Gas Vent, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-3): 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 Highland Hot Springs?**
Highland Hot Springs is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Highland Hot Springs located?**
Highland Hot Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,181 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6160°N, 110.6160°W.

**How do I get to Highland Hot Springs?**
Highland Hot Springs has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Norris-Canyon Road (6.1 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Highland Hot Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (19.6 miles away).

## Sources

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