River Group
River Group is a cluster of hot springs in Yellowstone, Gallatin County, roughly 0.8 miles from the nearest road. The record lists it near boiling, so this one is for looking at. The nearest town on the map is West Yellowstone. Park land, open to visitors. A second entry on this site carries the same name for a separate point nearby, with its own record.
The walk in is short, under a mile, though the record does not name the road it starts from. Elevation sits just under 7,200 feet. Snow on record is heavy at around thirteen feet a season, and this is one of the wetter spots in the park by the precipitation total on file. Park Service land, national park designation.
Near-boiling water; keep to the path and keep your distance from the edge. The record calls winter the best season, which only holds if you are on skis. Camping on record is the Big Springs group area in Island Park, Idaho, a bit over twenty miles away. No fee is listed. USGS has a site number for it.
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Overview Big Springs Group Area is located 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana in beautiful Island Park, Idaho at an approximate elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.Recreation Big Springs is the headwaters of Henry's Fork and is one of the largest springs in the country. Henry's Fork is considered one of the best fly-fishing streams in the nation. Fishermen cast for rainbow and brook...
River Group sits at 7,191 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 29% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.
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River Group is road-accessible, so you can bring more gear. The water is dangerously hot, so bring water shoes and test pools carefully. Cold air temperatures make a changing robe or warm layers essential.
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