# Unnamed thermal spring, Wyoming

Unnamed thermal spring in Wyoming. 144°F (62°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-5
- 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 144°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 | 144°F (62°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,470 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Grand Loop Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.72000, -110.71500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 11.6 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 144°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

An unnamed thermal point in Yellowstone, a fifth of a mile off the Grand Loop Road in Gallatin County. Scalding on record, just over the line where water burns on contact. The USGS has a site number here and there is a photo on file, but nothing names it. West Yellowstone is the nearest town listed. Park Service land, open.

Short walk, around two tenths of a mile from the Grand Loop Road. Elevation near 7,500 feet. Snow on record a little over eleven feet, annual average mid thirties, moderate precipitation. National park land. No chemistry is on file for this one, only the temperature and the position. Nothing on record describes the feature.

Scalding; do not touch. The record rates winter as best, so confirm road access. Indian Creek Campground is the camp on record, about twelve miles off. No fee listed. No water chemistry is on record, so nothing is known about acidity.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 76 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-4): 201°F source, pH 4.5, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Echinus Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/echinus-geyser): 185°F source, pH 3.4, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-3): 192°F source, pH 7.2, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Horseshoe Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/horseshoe-spring-2): 187°F source, pH 3.6, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Cistern Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/cistern-spring): 199°F source, pH 3.6, 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 144°F (62°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,470 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7200°N, 110.7150°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Loop Road (0.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (11.6 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
No, not at the source. The water at  reaches 144°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