# Quagmire Group, Wyoming

Quagmire Group in Wyoming. 203°F (95°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Quagmire Group?

No. The water at Quagmire Group reaches 203°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 203°F (95°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,300 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.56800, -110.80500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 22.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Quagmire Group reaches 203°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 Quagmire Group

Quagmire Group is a set of hot springs in Yellowstone, about a half mile off the Grand Loop Road in Gallatin County. The temperature on file sits at the boiling point for this elevation, so nothing here is for getting into. West Yellowstone is the nearest town listed. Open park land. A USGS site number is attached, which means someone has measured it.

The approach is short, a walk of around half a mile starting at the Grand Loop Road. Elevation is a little over seven thousand feet, and the climate on record is cold, with an average in the mid thirties and a snow season that piles up close to twelve feet. Precipitation is moderate. Yellowstone National Park, managed by the Park Service.

Boiling water. Keep to established paths and do not test the edges. The winter months come up as best on record, which in this snow country means over-snow travel. Indian Creek Campground is the nearest camp listed, but it is more than twenty miles off. No fee is on file.

## 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)
- [Morning Mist Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/morning-mist-springs): 205°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
- [Fountain Paint Pot, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-paint-pot): 136°F source, Roadside, 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Quagmire Group?**
Quagmire Group has a water temperature of 203°F (95°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Quagmire Group located?**
Quagmire Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,300 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5680°N, 110.8050°W.

**How do I get to Quagmire Group?**
Quagmire Group has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (0.5 mi from the road).

**Is Quagmire Group free to visit?**
Quagmire Group has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Quagmire Group?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (22.3 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Quagmire Group?**
No, not at the source. The water at Quagmire Group reaches 203°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