# Queens Laundry, Wyoming

Queens Laundry in Wyoming. 192°F (89°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Queens Laundry?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 192°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 192°F (89°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,213 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.7 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.56400, -110.86900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 19.6 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 192°F, the source water at Queens Laundry 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 Queens Laundry

Queens Laundry is a hot spring in Yellowstone's Gallatin County section, reached by a hike of under two miles. The water on record is hot enough to scald. West Yellowstone is the closest town on file. Public park land, open. The name is the most interesting thing on record, and the record says nothing about where it came from.

The nearest road is not named on file, only that the spring sits about 1.7 miles from it. Moderate elevation for Yellowstone, a bit over 7,200 feet. Winter snowfall is deep, close to twelve feet, and the annual average temperature is in the mid thirties. Park Service ground, national park designation. Nothing on file about terrain between the road and the spring.

Dress for cold even in shoulder season. December through February are listed as the best months, which means skis or snowshoes given the snowfall. Scalding water, so give the edges a wide berth. The closest campground on record is the Big Springs group area over in Island Park, Idaho, about twenty miles away, and no fee is listed for the spring itself.

## 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)
- [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
- [Springs On Fairy Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/springs-on-fairy-creek): Hot, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fairy Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fairy-springs): 201°F source, Hike, 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
- [Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/imperial-geyser-spray-geyser): 192°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

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

**Where is Queens Laundry located?**
Queens Laundry is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,213 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5640°N, 110.8690°W.

**How do I get to Queens Laundry?**
Queens Laundry has Hike road access (1.7 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Queens Laundry?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (19.6 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Queens Laundry?**
No, not at the source. The water at Queens Laundry 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