# Josephs Coat Springs, Wyoming

Josephs Coat Springs in Wyoming. 199°F (93°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Josephs Coat Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 199°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 | 199°F (93°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,031 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 6.7 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.73900, -110.32400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 10.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 199°F, the source water at Josephs Coat Springs 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 Josephs Coat Springs

Josephs Coat Springs lie close to seven miles deep in Yellowstone's backcountry, Gallatin County, and what comes up is close to boiling. They sit on Park Service ground; access is open. The nearest town on the record is West Yellowstone, about twenty miles away. A destination for anyone wanting a look at a remote thermal area, and no place to bathe.

Nearest road on file: the Grand Loop Road, with the springs roughly seven miles past it. The elevation is a touch over eight thousand feet. The yearly mean temperature is a degree above freezing and snowfall is over eleven feet. Moderate precipitation. The name on file is plural. No facilities appear on the record.

Winter months show as best on the record. Backcountry winter travel in the park has its own rules, so confirm with the park ahead of time. Tower Fall Campground, close to eleven miles away, is what the record gives for camping. The water will scald. The record carries no fee.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 58 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Coffee Pot Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/coffee-pot-hot-springs): 196°F source, Backcountry, 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, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-3): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Spring Basin Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-basin-group-2): 153°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Rainbow Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/rainbow-springs): 190°F source, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-spring-gallatin-county-1): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Josephs Coat Springs?**
Josephs Coat Springs has a water temperature of 199°F (93°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Josephs Coat Springs located?**
Josephs Coat Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,031 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7390°N, 110.3240°W.

**How do I get to Josephs Coat Springs?**
Josephs Coat Springs has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (6.7 mi from the road).

**Is Josephs Coat Springs free to visit?**
Josephs Coat Springs has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Josephs Coat Springs?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (10.9 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Josephs Coat Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Josephs Coat Springs reaches 199°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