# Unnamed thermal spring, Wyoming

Unnamed thermal spring in Wyoming. 199°F (93°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 199°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 | 199°F (93°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,214 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 516 ft from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.56600, -110.81600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 22.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 199°F, the source water at This spring 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 Unnamed thermal spring

Somewhere around five hundred feet off the Grand Loop Road, in the Gallatin County corner of Yellowstone, sits an unnamed thermal point. Near boiling. A USGS number is attached to the spot and a photo exists, but nobody wrote down what the feature looks like or gave it a name. West Yellowstone is the town listed as nearest. Park Service land, open.

Five hundred and sixteen feet from the Grand Loop Road by the record, a short walk. Elevation around 7,200 feet. Snowfall on record near twelve feet, annual average in the mid thirties, moderate precipitation. National park land. The nearest campground on record is across the state line in Idaho. Nothing is on file about a path.

Near-boiling, so keep a wide margin. Winter is what the record lists as best, which at the Grand Loop Road means confirming it is open to wheeled traffic. Big Springs group area in Island Park is the camp on record, twenty-two miles out. No fee listed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 71 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Morning Mist Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/morning-mist-springs): 205°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Quagmire Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/quagmire-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fountain Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-group): 201°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [River Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-2): 205°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [River Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/river-group-1): 196°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Fountain Paint Pot, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/fountain-paint-pot): 136°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 199°F (93°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,214 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5660°N, 110.8160°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (516 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (22.2 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
No, not at the source. The water at  reaches 199°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