# Secret Valley Hot Springs, Wyoming

Secret Valley Hot Springs in Wyoming. 95°F (35°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Secret Valley Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 95°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 95°F (35°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.7 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,320 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.67100, -110.78600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 15.1 mi |

## About Secret Valley Hot Springs

Secret Valley Hot Springs is a soaking warm thermal spring in Yellowstone National Park, a bit over a mile's walk from the nearest road and close to West Yellowstone as the crow flies. Body temperature water, roughly. It is a National Park Service feature, which means it is there to be seen, and park rules on thermal areas apply. Public access is listed as open.

Yellowstone backcountry of the gentle sort: a hike of about 1.2 miles from the road, at plateau elevation. Heavy snow country, well over a hundred inches most winters, and damp for the interior West. The road that serves it is not named on file. The Park Service owns and manages everything around it.

Winter months are listed as best. Snowpack decides what you travel on, skis some years, boots others. Indian Creek Campground is the closest on record, fifteen miles away. Chemistry is from a 2007 sample. No fee is recorded for the spring itself; park entry is another matter.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2007-10-15 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.7 |
| Calcium | 3.77 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.01 mg/L |
| Sodium | 407 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 68.8 mg/L |
| Chloride | 562 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 78 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Iron Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/iron-spring): 86°F source, pH 5.6, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Monument Geyser Basin, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/monument-geyser-basin): 197°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Beryl Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/beryl-spring): 198°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-7): 187°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Sylvan Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sylvan-springs): 192°F source, pH 5.8, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Artists Paintpots, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/artists-paintpots): 199°F source, pH 5.4, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Secret Valley Hot Springs?**
Secret Valley Hot Springs has a water temperature of 95°F (35°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Secret Valley Hot Springs located?**
Secret Valley Hot Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,320 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6710°N, 110.7860°W.

**How do I get to Secret Valley Hot Springs?**
Secret Valley Hot Springs has Hike road access (1.2 mi from the road).

**Is Secret Valley Hot Springs free to visit?**
Secret Valley Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Secret Valley Hot Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (15.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Secret Valley Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.7 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals