# Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain, Wyoming

Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain in Wyoming. Hot. Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/steam-vents-at-roaring-mountain
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain?

No. The water at Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain reaches boiling point, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.0 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,540 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.78100, -110.73800 |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 7.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Steam Vent: Not a Soaking Spring.** Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain is a steam vent, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain

Steam vents, as the name says, on Roaring Mountain in Yellowstone. No water temperature is on record, which makes sense for vents that give off steam, and there is no pool described. Gallatin County, Park Service land, open, with West Yellowstone the nearest town on file. A USGS site number and a 2007 chemistry sample are attached. This is something to watch from the path.

A tenth of a mile from the road, though the record leaves the road unnamed. Elevation about 7,500 feet. Cold on record, with an annual average in the mid thirties and snowfall around eleven and a half feet. Precipitation moderate. Yellowstone National Park land, no other designation listed. Roaring Mountain is the named feature the vents belong to.

The USGS carries a site for this point, and the chemistry on file was sampled in September 2007.

Steam vents are hot ground. Keep to the walkway. No best months are listed, so summer, when the roads are clear, is the sensible call. Indian Creek Campground is about seven miles off, the nearest camp on record. No fee on file. Temperature is not recorded, so do not assume anything about the water.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2007-09-18 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6 |
| Calcium | 4.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 5.49 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1.5 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 78 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Semi Centennial Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/semi-centennial-geyser): 198°F source, pH 6.0, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Amphitheater Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/amphitheater-springs): 196°F source, pH 6.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Bijah Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/bijah-spring): 198°F source, pH 5.4, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Whiterock Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/whiterock-springs): 144°F source, pH 6.7, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Roadside Springs, Frying Pan Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/roadside-springs-frying-pan-spring): 158°F source, pH 4.7, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vent, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-2): Hot, pH 4.7, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain?**
Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain located?**
Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,540 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7810°N, 110.7380°W.

**How do I get to Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain?**
Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain free to visit?**
Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (7.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.0 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

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