Hot Springs East Of Mary Lake
East of Mary Lake in the Yellowstone interior there are hot springs the record flags as hot without giving a measured temperature. Gallatin County, National Park Service land, open access, under ten miles from West Yellowstone as the crow flies. How hot is not on file, so no soak can be planned around it.
The Norris-Canyon Road is the nearest road listed, and the springs are six and a half miles beyond it, all of it backcountry. Elevation puts this above eight thousand feet. The climate record shows a yearly average one degree over freezing and twelve-odd feet of snow, with moderate precipitation spread across the year. Expect a short snow-free season.
No best-months entry here. Go by the snow instead and confirm trail conditions with the park before you walk in. Indian Creek Campground shows up as the nearest campground, roughly twenty miles away. Temperature is unrecorded, so assume it could scald until proven otherwise, and keep off the crust around any vent. No fee is noted.
Overview Located about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground—elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)—sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fi...
At 8,210 feet, Hot Springs East Of Mary Lake 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 33% stronger here. Wear sunscreen even on overcast days and take breaks from the water to rehydrate.
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