# Hot Spring Basin Group, Wyoming

Hot Spring Basin Group in Wyoming. 198°F (92°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-basin-group-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Spring Basin Group?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 198°F, hot enough to burn skin. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 198°F (92°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,388 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 9.0 mi from the nearest road (Northeast Entrance Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.74300, -110.24200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 12.4 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 198°F, the source water at Hot Spring Basin Group is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Hot Spring Basin Group

A scalding cluster in the Yellowstone National Park backcountry, Hot Spring Basin Group lies in Gallatin County, Wyoming, nine miles out from the Northeast Entrance Road. Temperature on record runs near boiling. The nearest town listed is West Yellowstone, roughly twenty-five miles off. It's public land under the Park Service, and it is nowhere near a road.

Nine miles of backcountry separate the basin from the Northeast Entrance Road, and the record does not describe the route. Elevation is around 8,400 feet. The climate on file is cold, average around freezing, with about a hundred and thirty-six inches of snow in a year. National Park Service land deep in Yellowstone.

Winter months, December to February, sit at the top of the list, which does not fit a nine-mile backcountry approach under heavy snow. Take that as a warning sign and ask the park. Tower Fall Campground is the camping on record closest to it, roughly twelve miles. Scalding water. Stand back from it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 54 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Hot Spring Basin Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-basin-group-2): 153°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-gallatin-county-1): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Rainbow Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/rainbow-springs): 190°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-3): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Coffee Pot Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/coffee-pot-hot-springs): 196°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Josephs Coat Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/josephs-coat-springs): 199°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Spring Basin Group?**
Hot Spring Basin Group has a water temperature of 198°F (92°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Spring Basin Group located?**
Hot Spring Basin Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,388 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7430°N, 110.2420°W.

**How do I get to Hot Spring Basin Group?**
Hot Spring Basin Group has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Northeast Entrance Road (9.0 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot Spring Basin Group?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (12.4 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Spring Basin Group?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Spring Basin Group reaches 198°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