# Turbid Springs, Wyoming

Turbid Springs in Wyoming. 198°F (92°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Turbid Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 198°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 | 198°F (92°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,858 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.6 mi from the nearest road (East Entrance Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.54400, -110.25800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | THREEMILE CAMPGROUND, 15.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 198°F, the source water at Turbid 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 Turbid Springs

Turbid Springs is a hot spring in Yellowstone reached by a hike of about a mile and a half from the East Entrance Road. Near-boiling on record. Gallatin County, with West Yellowstone as the nearest town on file. Park Service land, open. Nothing on record describes the water beyond its temperature.

Start at the East Entrance Road and walk 1.6 miles. Elevation near 7,900 feet. This is the snowiest point in the East Entrance group on record, thirteen feet a season, with moderate precipitation and an annual average in the mid thirties. National park land. No trail details are on file. High country, cold most of the year.

Near-boiling; keep well back. The months on record as best are January, December and February, which for a mile-and-a-half walk under thirteen feet of snow means skis and a plowed road, so check both. Threemile Campground is the nearest camp listed, about fifteen miles away. No fee on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 53 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Butte Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/butte-springs): 187°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Steamboat Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/steamboat-springs-4): 198°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Beach Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/beach-springs): Hot, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Vermilion Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/vermilion-springs): 140°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs In Pelican Valley, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-in-pelican-valley): 156°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs At Sulphur Hills, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-at-sulphur-hills): 196°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Turbid Springs?**
Turbid Springs has a water temperature of 198°F (92°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Turbid Springs located?**
Turbid Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,858 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5440°N, 110.2580°W.

**How do I get to Turbid Springs?**
Turbid Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being East Entrance Road (1.6 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Turbid Springs?**
Yes, Threemile Campground is located nearby (15.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Turbid Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Turbid Springs reaches 198°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