Hot Springs In Pelican Valley
Pelican Valley lies in the eastern reaches of Yellowstone National Park, and the hot springs here are scalding, well above any temperature a person could tolerate. This is Gallatin County, on Park Service ground. The public gets in. West Yellowstone, the town on file, is about twenty-six miles away. There is no soaking to be had; it is a thermal area reached by trail.
Hike in four and a half miles from the East Entrance Road, the closest road on record. Elevation falls a little short of eight thousand feet. Snow is heavy, thirteen feet in a typical year, and the year's mean is a few degrees above freezing. Precipitation is moderate. The land carries national park designation.
December through February come up as best months on the climate record, which in Pelican Valley means deep snow and winter travel, so learn what the park allows before planning around that. Threemile Campground, sixteen-odd miles away, is the camping on file. The water will scald on contact. Keep to firm ground. The record shows open access with no charge.
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...
Hot Springs In Pelican Valley sits at 7,900 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 32% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.
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