# Hot Springs, Wyoming

Hot Springs in Wyoming. Hot. Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-6
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Springs?

USGS lists Hot Springs as a hot spring, with no temperature on record. 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 | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,341 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 6.5 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.66700, -110.28200 |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 16.3 mi |

## About Hot Springs

Gallatin County holds several thermal points the record names only Hot Springs, and this is one of them, with the Grand Loop Road six and a half backcountry miles away. No temperature was logged. Hot is all the record says. Yellowstone National Park land, open access, with West Yellowstone, close to twenty-three miles away, the nearest settlement on file.

Closest road on the record: Grand Loop Road. The trip in from there is all backcountry. Elevation is high, above eighty-three hundred feet. Averaged over a year, the temperature comes out at freezing. Snowfall closes in on twelve feet, with moderate precipitation. The Park Service both owns and runs the land.

The record names no best months. The snow-free window is short, and the park can confirm trail status. Tower Fall Campground, the nearest camping listed, is around sixteen miles away. Temperature unknown means assume scalding. Open to the public, with nothing on record about a fee.

## 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)
- [Ponuntpa Springs Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/ponuntpa-springs-group): 180°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-5): Hot, Backcountry, 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
- [Hot Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-gallatin-county-2): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [The Mudkettles, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/the-mudkettles): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [The Mushpots, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/the-mushpots): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Hot Springs located?**
Hot Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,341 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6670°N, 110.2820°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (6.5 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot Springs?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (16.3 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals