# Hot Spring Basin Group, Wyoming

Hot Spring Basin Group in Wyoming. 153°F (67°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-basin-group-2
- 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 153°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 | 153°F (67°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,416 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 9.5 mi from the nearest road (Northeast Entrance Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.73900, -110.25800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 12.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 153°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

Hot Spring Basin Group turns up twice in the record, and this is the second one, backcountry like the first, sitting nine and a half miles or so off the Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone, Gallatin County, Wyoming. Scalding water. The closest town to it is West Yellowstone at roughly twenty-four miles. Park Service ground, open to whoever makes the walk.

Backcountry, close to nine and a half miles from the Northeast Entrance Road, with no route on file. The elevation is a little over 8,400 feet. Cold climate on record, with around a hundred and thirty-six inches of snow a year and an average temperature at the freezing mark. National Park Service land, Yellowstone.

December through February are the record's best months, and at this distance from a road in that much snow, you should ask the park what that means in practice. Tower Fall Campground, about twelve miles out, is where camping is listed. The water is scalding. Do not approach it as a soak.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 55 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-1): 198°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
- [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
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-3): Hot, 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 153°F (67°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 8,416 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7390°N, 110.2580°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 (9.5 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 (12.2 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 153°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