# Sylvan Springs, Wyoming

Sylvan Springs in Wyoming. 192°F (89°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Sylvan Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 192°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 192°F (89°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 5.8 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,370 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.1 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.70200, -110.76700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 12.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 192°F, the source water at Sylvan 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 Sylvan Springs

Sylvan Springs is a group of hot springs in Yellowstone, a hike of about a mile off the Grand Loop Road. Near-boiling on record, and the 2007 water sample shows iron in the mix along with the usual sulfate and chloride. Gallatin County. West Yellowstone is the nearest town listed. Park Service land, open.

Off the Grand Loop Road it is 1.1 miles on foot. Elevation around 7,400 feet. Snow on record is lighter here than at many park features, a bit over ten feet, and precipitation is moderate. Annual average temperature mid thirties. Yellowstone National Park land, nothing further on the designation line.

The USGS holds a site record for Sylvan Springs, with chemistry sampled in July 2007 that picked up iron alongside calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride.

Near-boiling. Do not get close to the water. Winter is listed as the best stretch, December through February, so plan on skis or wait for the road. Indian Creek Campground is the nearest camp on record, thirteen miles away. No fee on file. No photo on record either, so go in without expectations.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2007-07-17 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 5.8 |
| Calcium | 21.3 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.83 mg/L |
| Sodium | 118 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 24.7 mg/L |
| Chloride | 33.5 mg/L |
| Iron | 5,050 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 79 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [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
- [Chocolate Pots, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/chocolate-pots): 124°F source, pH 5.8, Roadside, 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
- [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
- [Beryl Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/beryl-spring): 198°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Geyser Springs Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/geyser-springs-group): 201°F source, pH 5.4, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Sylvan Springs?**
Sylvan Springs has a water temperature of 192°F (89°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Sylvan Springs located?**
Sylvan Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,370 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7020°N, 110.7670°W.

**How do I get to Sylvan Springs?**
Sylvan Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (1.1 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Sylvan Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (12.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Sylvan Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 5.8 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Sylvan Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Sylvan Springs reaches 192°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