# Hot River, Wyoming

Hot River in Wyoming. 136°F (58°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot River?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 136°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,685 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Old North Entrance Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.98500, -110.68900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone), 0.8 mi |

## About Hot River

Hot River lies close to the Old North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park, over in Gallatin County, Wyoming. Its water runs well past soaking warm, hot enough to burn you. West Yellowstone, some nineteen miles off, counts as the closest town. Mammoth Campground is under a mile away. Park Service ground here, and access is open.

A short walk, about a tenth of a mile, from the Old North Entrance Road. The ground here is under 5,700 feet. The climate on file shows an average around forty degrees and about a hundred and twelve inches of snow a year. National Park Service land inside Yellowstone.

December through February are the best months on the record, with a lot of snow to go with them, so check what the park has open. Short walk, public access. Mammoth Campground is the camping on file, less than a mile off. The water is hot enough to scald. Do not get in and do not let anyone with you try.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 81 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Mammoth Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/mammoth-hot-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Bear Creek Springs, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/bear-creek-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Laduke (Corwin) Hot Spring, MT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/montana/laduke-corwin-hot-spring): 154°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Apollinaris Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/apollinaris-spring): Hot, pH 5.4, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vents At Horseshoe Hill, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vents-at-horseshoe-hill): Hot, pH 6.6, Hike, 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot River?**
Hot River has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot River located?**
Hot River is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 5,685 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.9850°N, 110.6890°W.

**How do I get to Hot River?**
Hot River has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Old North Entrance Road (0.1 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot River?**
Yes, Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone) is located nearby (0.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot River?**
With care. At 136°F Hot River is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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