# Morning Mist Springs, Wyoming

Morning Mist Springs in Wyoming. 205°F (96°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Morning Mist Springs?

No. The water at Morning Mist Springs reaches 205°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 205°F (96°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,222 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.57100, -110.81100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 22.1 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Morning Mist Springs reaches 205°F, far above safe soaking levels. Contact with this water will cause severe burns. Look for cooled downstream pools or view from a safe distance only.

## About Morning Mist Springs

Morning Mist Springs are a group of hot springs in Yellowstone's Gallatin County stretch, ten or so miles from West Yellowstone. On file the reading is 205 degrees, which rules out any soaking. Treat the whole area as dangerous to touch. Park Service land with open public access, and the springs sit a short stroll from the road.

The record does not name the nearest road, only that the springs are about five hundred yards from it. Elevation is a bit above seventy-two hundred feet. Snow is heavy, close to twelve feet a year, and an average year runs thirty-six degrees. Precipitation is moderate. National park land throughout.

December through February get the best-months mark on the record. Confirm the road is open in winter before counting on that short walk. Indian Creek Campground, the campground on record, is some twenty-two miles off. Scalding water and scalding runoff. Do not approach the edge. No fee is mentioned.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 71 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Quagmire Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/quagmire-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-2): 199°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fountain Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-group): 201°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [River Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-2): 205°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [River Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-1): 196°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fountain Paint Pot, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-paint-pot): 136°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Morning Mist Springs?**
Morning Mist Springs has a water temperature of 205°F (96°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Morning Mist Springs located?**
Morning Mist Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,222 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5710°N, 110.8110°W.

**How do I get to Morning Mist Springs?**
Morning Mist Springs has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Morning Mist Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (22.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Morning Mist Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Morning Mist Springs reaches 205°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/Morning_Geyser