# Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills, Wyoming

Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills in Wyoming. 196°F (91°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 196°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 196°F (91°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,078 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.59100, -110.32100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | THREEMILE CAMPGROUND, 19.4 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 196°F, the source water at Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills 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 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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 56 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Vermilion Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/vermilion-springs): 140°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Ebro Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/ebro-springs): 136°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Beach Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/beach-springs): Hot, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs In Pelican Valley, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-in-pelican-valley): 156°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Steamboat Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/steamboat-springs-4): 198°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Turbid Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/turbid-springs): 198°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills?**
Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills has a water temperature of 196°F (91°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills located?**
Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,078 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5910°N, 110.3210°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills?**
Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills has Hike road access (2.1 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills free to visit?**
Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills?**
Yes, Threemile Campground is located nearby (19.4 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills reaches 196°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