# Hot Spring On Moss Creek, Wyoming

Hot Spring On Moss Creek in Wyoming. 115°F (46°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Spring On Moss Creek?

The water leaves the ground at 115°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 115°F (46°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,495 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 5.5 mi from the nearest road (Inspiration Point Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.72300, -110.35800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 11.6 mi |

## About Hot Spring On Moss Creek

Hot Spring On Moss Creek waits about five and a half miles off Inspiration Point Road, backcountry, inside Yellowstone National Park in Gallatin County, Wyoming. The heat on record pushes the upper limit of what skin will take. Nearest town going by the record is West Yellowstone, around nineteen miles. Park Service country with open access. No photo was ever filed.

Inspiration Point Road lies five and a half miles back, and the backcountry between it and the spring goes undescribed. Elevation sits near 8,500 feet. Expect cold: an annual mean around freezing and snowfall in the neighborhood of a hundred and forty-three inches. Deep in Yellowstone, on National Park Service ground.

The record lists December through February as best, which at this elevation and snow total is worth confirming with the park before you believe it. Tower Fall Campground is the closest camping on file, a little under twelve miles. The water is hot, above comfortable soaking, so do not get in on the strength of the number alone. The wider setting is backcountry, and the park's rules apply.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 59 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Hot Springs On Bog Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-on-bog-creek-2): 185°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
- [Hot Springs On Bog Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-on-bog-creek-1): 199°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Sevenmile Hole, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sevenmile-hole): 154°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-on-upper-sour-creek): 194°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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Spring On Moss Creek?**
Hot Spring On Moss Creek has a water temperature of 115°F (46°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Spring On Moss Creek located?**
Hot Spring On Moss Creek is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,495 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7230°N, 110.3580°W.

**How do I get to Hot Spring On Moss Creek?**
Hot Spring On Moss Creek has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Inspiration Point Road (5.5 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Spring On Moss Creek free to visit?**
Hot Spring On Moss Creek has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Hot Spring On Moss Creek?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (11.6 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Spring On Moss Creek?**
With care. At 115°F Hot Spring On Moss Creek 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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grover_Hot_Springs_State_Park