# Unnamed thermal spring, Wyoming

Unnamed thermal spring in Wyoming. 167°F (75°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-6
- 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 167°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 | 167°F (75°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,805 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (South Rim Drive) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.71400, -110.47500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tower Fall Campground, 12.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 167°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 National Park, about thirteen miles out of West Yellowstone in Gallatin County. The water comes up scalding, well past anything a hand could tolerate. No name appears on file for it, only a position and a reading. It sits a short walk off South Rim Drive on National Park Service ground that is open to the public.

South Rim Drive is the closest road, and from there it is under half a mile on foot. High plateau country, close to eight thousand feet, where it averages around freezing across the year. Snow piles deep, more than eleven feet over a typical winter. Rain is moderate. Everything around the spring belongs to the National Park Service.

The record names the three winter months as the best time to come, which in a place buried this deep means confirming South Rim Drive is open before you set out. In summer it is the short walk and nothing more. Tower Fall Campground, roughly 13 miles away, is the nearest developed camping on file. Keep your distance from the water. At this temperature it burns skin on contact.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 65 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-4): 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
- [Hot Springs At Sevenmile Hole, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-at-sevenmile-hole): 189°F source, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vents, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vents): Hot, pH 5.9, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Sulphur Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/sulphur-springs-4): 194°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 167°F (75°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,805 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7140°N, 110.4750°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being South Rim Drive (0.4 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Tower Fall Campground is located nearby (12.9 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
No, not at the source. The water at  reaches 167°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