# River Group, Wyoming

River Group in Wyoming. 205°F (96°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at River Group?

No. The water at River Group 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 | 7,192 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 | 44.56300, -110.83400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 21.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** River Group 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 River Group

The second River Group point on this site, a thermal spring in Yellowstone's Gallatin County with the hotter temperature of the pair on record, a few degrees over boiling. A short walk, around a third of a mile, from the nearest road. West Yellowstone is the nearest town listed. Open park land. The record links it to Azure Spring in the Lower Geyser Basin.

The road is unnamed on file, but the distance is small, three tenths of a mile. Elevation a little under 7,200 feet. Snow on record runs around twelve feet, with the annual average temperature in the mid thirties. Park Service ground. Nothing else about the terrain is on record.

Wikipedia's entry for Azure Spring, which the record ties to this point, describes a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone, with a water temperature of 174 degrees and Pocket Basin Geyser close by. The USGS also holds a site record here.

Above boiling. Do not approach the water. Winter months are the ones the record rates highest, and with twelve feet of snow that means skiing in. Big Springs group area in Island Park is the nearest campground on record, about twenty-one miles. No fee listed. Check the park for current access to this basin.

## 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)
- [River Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-1): 196°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
- [Springs On Fairy Creek, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/springs-on-fairy-creek): Hot, Hike, 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
- [Morning Mist Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/morning-mist-springs): 205°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Quagmire Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/quagmire-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

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

**Where is River Group located?**
River Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,192 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5630°N, 110.8340°W.

**How do I get to River Group?**
River Group has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near River Group?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (21.3 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at River Group?**
No, not at the source. The water at River Group 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/Azure_Spring