# Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek, Wyoming

Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek in Wyoming. 194°F (90°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 194°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 | 194°F (90°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,585 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 5.9 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.68100, -110.32600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 14.7 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 194°F, the source water at Hot Springs On Upper Sour 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 Upper Sour Creek

Up Sour Creek, in Yellowstone's Gallatin County backcountry, there are hot springs that run scalding, close to boiling. Nobody sits in this water. National Park Service land; the public can go in. About twenty miles off sits West Yellowstone, the town the record gives.

Between the Grand Loop Road and these springs there are about six miles of backcountry. The elevation is high, nearly eighty-six hundred feet, cold enough that the annual average is thirty-two. Snow comes to roughly twelve feet, and rain on top of that is moderate. It is national park land with nothing built nearby on the record.

December through February are what the record calls best, which for a spot this far into the backcountry means winter travel and a check with the park on what is permitted. The only camping on record, Tower Fall Campground, is about fifteen miles out. Scalding water, so keep back from the source. Nothing on file about a fee.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 57 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-6): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs On Bog Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-on-bog-creek-2): 185°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [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
- [Josephs Coat Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/josephs-coat-springs): 199°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek?**
Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek has a water temperature of 194°F (90°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek located?**
Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,585 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6810°N, 110.3260°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek?**
Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (5.9 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (14.7 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs On Upper Sour Creek reaches 194°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