Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills
Out in the Yellowstone backcountry of Gallatin County, the Sulphur Hills hot springs are a cluster of vents that run far hotter than anything a person could sit in. The nearest town is West Yellowstone, more than twenty miles away. National Park Service land, and public access is listed as open.
A two-mile hike separates these springs from the nearest road, and the record does not say which road that is. Elevation is over eight thousand feet, so this is high, cold country. The average yearly temperature sits in the mid thirties. Snow piles up to around twelve feet over a typical year. The climate is moderately wet.
Threemile Campground is the closest camping the record names, about nineteen miles off. Winter shows as the best season on file, though that much snow means skis or snowshoes and a careful look at park winter rules. Water this hot will scald. Keep your distance from the vents and stay on firm ground. No fee shows on the record.
Overview Threemile Campground is located just three miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and 50 miles from the full service gateway community of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. The area is an ideal destination for a family getaway, with many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Hard-sided camp trailers and RVs are required.Recreation Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. The North Fork of the Sho...
At 8,078 feet, Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills is in high-altitude territory where the air is noticeably thinner. Soaking in hot water accelerates dehydration and can amplify altitude effects like headache and fatigue. UV radiation is roughly 32% stronger here. Wear sunscreen even on overcast days and take breaks from the water to rehydrate.
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