# Hot Springs On Bog Creek, Wyoming

Hot Springs On Bog Creek in Wyoming. 185°F (85°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-on-bog-creek-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Springs On Bog Creek?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 185°F, hot enough to burn skin. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 185°F (85°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,429 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 5.0 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.69700, -110.37500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 13.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 185°F, the source water at Hot Springs On Bog Creek 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 On Bog Creek

A second set of Bog Creek hot springs sits a little higher and a little farther from the road than its neighbor. The water here is scalding. Gallatin County, inside Yellowstone National Park, on Park Service ground where access is open. Eighteen miles off, West Yellowstone is the town on record.

Five backcountry miles lie between these springs and the Grand Loop Road. Elevation runs nearly eighty-four hundred feet, high enough that the yearly mean temperature sits at freezing. A year's snow comes to about twelve feet. Precipitation is moderate; designation, national park.

The three winter months take the top spots in the record. In practice that is a winter backcountry trip and the park sets the rules on where winter travel is allowed, so ask first. Tower Fall Campground, roughly thirteen miles off, is the closest camping shown. Water this hot will burn skin on contact. No fee is recorded, and access is open.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 60 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Hot Springs On Bog Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-on-bog-creek-1): 199°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Spring On Moss Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-on-moss-creek): 115°F source, 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
- [Josephs Coat Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/josephs-coat-springs): 199°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Sevenmile Hole, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sevenmile-hole): 154°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Forest Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/forest-springs): Hot, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs On Bog Creek?**
Hot Springs On Bog Creek has a water temperature of 185°F (85°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs On Bog Creek located?**
Hot Springs On Bog Creek is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,429 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6970°N, 110.3750°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs On Bog Creek?**
Hot Springs On Bog Creek has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (5.0 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot Springs On Bog Creek?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (13.3 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs On Bog Creek?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs On Bog Creek reaches 185°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