# Sulphur Springs, Wyoming

Sulphur Springs in Wyoming. 194°F (89°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sulphur-springs-4
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Sulphur Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 194°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 194°F (89°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,805 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.9 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.65300, -110.48200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 17.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 194°F, the source water at Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs, in the Hayden Valley part of Yellowstone, is a geyser as much as a spring; Wikipedia knows it as Sulphur Spring or Crater Hills Geyser. Near-boiling on record. About a mile's walk west of the Grand Loop Road. Gallatin County, Park Service land, open, with West Yellowstone the town listed nearest.

Nine tenths of a mile from the Grand Loop Road, in the Crater Hills area of Hayden Valley. Elevation around 7,800 feet. The climate on record is cold and comparatively dry for the park, snow near ten and a half feet. National park land, no further designation on file. Wikipedia places it about a mile west of the road, which agrees with the distance on record.

Wikipedia describes Sulphur Spring, also called Crater Hills Geyser, as a geyser in the Crater Hills area of Hayden Valley. It gives a vent temperature of 192 degrees and a spring temperature of about 176, a distinction worth noting since the figure on record is close to the vent reading.

Near-boiling at the vent. Keep off the ground around it. The record rates December through February as best, which here means over-snow travel to a short walk. Tower Fall Campground is seventeen miles away, the nearest camp on record. No fee listed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 64 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Sulphur Caldron, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sulphur-caldron): 190°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Mud Volcano, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/mud-volcano): 131°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Mud Geysers, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/mud-geysers): Hot, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-1): Hot, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Warm Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/warm-spring-gallatin-county): Warm, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Forest Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/forest-springs): Hot, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Sulphur Springs?**
Sulphur Springs has a water temperature of 194°F (89°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Sulphur Springs located?**
Sulphur Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,805 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6530°N, 110.4820°W.

**How do I get to Sulphur Springs?**
Sulphur Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (0.9 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Sulphur Springs?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (17.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Sulphur Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Sulphur Springs reaches 194°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/Sulphur_Spring