# Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group, Wyoming

Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group in Wyoming. 198°F (92°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 198°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 198°F (92°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,359 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.6 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.51800, -110.81300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 21.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 198°F, the source water at Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group 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, Rabbit Creek Group

The Rabbit Creek Group is a cluster of hot springs half a mile and a bit beyond the Grand Loop Road, in Yellowstone's Gallatin County. The water comes up close to boiling. West Yellowstone is about fourteen miles off. A thermal area for looking at, on Park Service land anyone may visit.

Roughly six tenths of a mile on foot, starting where you leave the Grand Loop Road. Ground level is around seventy-four hundred feet. The climate is snowy, more than twelve feet a year, with a mean annual temperature of thirty-six and moderate precipitation. Designation is national park; the Park Service manages it.

The record points to December through February as best months. For a feature this close to the Grand Loop Road, that depends on the road being open to winter travel, which the park decides. Camping closest on file is Big Springs Group Area at Island Park, about twenty-two miles away. Water at this temperature scalds instantly. No fee is on record and the public may enter.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 67 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Flood Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/flood-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Rabbit Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/rabbit-creek-group): 198°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Excelsior Geyser Crater, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/excelsior-geyser-crater): 199°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Five Sisters Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/five-sisters-springs): 192°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [White Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/white-creek-group): 185°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [White Dome Geyser, Surprise Pool, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/white-dome-geyser-surprise-pool): 203°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group?**
Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group has a water temperature of 198°F (92°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group located?**
Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,359 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5180°N, 110.8130°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group?**
Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (0.6 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (21.9 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group reaches 198°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