# Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser, Wyoming

Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser in Wyoming. 192°F (89°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/imperial-geyser-spray-geyser
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-15

## Can you soak at Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser?

No. The water at Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser reaches 192°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 192°F (89°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,327 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.9 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.53200, -110.87400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 19.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring.** Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser

Imperial Geyser and Spray Geyser share one record, a pair of geysers in Yellowstone National Park's Gallatin County section, about fourteen miles from West Yellowstone. Scalding, near boiling. These are geysers, so the point is watching, on land the Park Service holds open to the public.

A hike of a little under two miles reaches the geysers from a road the record does not identify. The elevation is a bit over seventy-three hundred feet. Snowfall passes twelve feet most winters; the annual average is a few degrees over freezing. Precipitation is on the moderate side. National park designation applies.

The winter months, December through February, are rated best on file, which means snow travel, and the park's winter access rules apply. Big Springs Group Area, Island Park, is the closest camping listed, around nineteen miles away. Geyser water and runoff scald. Stay on firm ground and well back. The record lists no fee.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 69 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Fairy Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fairy-springs): 201°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Springs On Fairy Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/springs-on-fairy-creek): Hot, Hike, 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
- [Queens Laundry, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/queens-laundry): 192°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/flat-cone-spring-steep-cone): 205°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Flood Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/flood-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser?**
Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser has a water temperature of 192°F (89°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser located?**
Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,327 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5320°N, 110.8740°W.

**How do I get to Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser?**
Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser has Hike road access (1.9 mi from the road).

**Is Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser free to visit?**
Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (19.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser?**
No, not at the source. The water at Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser reaches 192°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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal_Pool