# Violet Springs, Wyoming

Violet Springs in Wyoming. Hot. Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Violet Springs?

USGS lists Violet Springs as a hot spring, with no temperature on record. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on National Park Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 8,069 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 3.3 mi from the nearest road (Norris-Canyon Road) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.65600, -110.57200 |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 17.9 mi |

## About Violet Springs

Violet Springs is a thermal spring in Yellowstone National Park, a little over three miles on foot from the Norris-Canyon Road. The record tags it hot but gives no measured temperature, so it cannot be called soakable and should not be treated that way. Public access is open under National Park Service management.

High Yellowstone plateau, over 8,000 feet. A hike of about 3.3 miles from the Norris-Canyon Road. Snow runs around 135 inches a year, and the climate is wet by interior standards. The Park Service owns it all. No description of the route, the vents, or the flow appears on file.

No best months are listed. Expect snow on the ground for much of the year. Indian Creek Campground is around eighteen miles away. Treat the water as hot and unmeasured. Park thermal rules govern the area.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 69 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Highland Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/highland-hot-springs): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vent, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-3): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs East Of Mary Lake, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-east-of-mary-lake): Hot, Backcountry, 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
- [Gas Vent East Of Mary Lake, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-east-of-mary-lake): Hot, Backcountry, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Violet Springs?**
Violet Springs is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Violet Springs located?**
Violet Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,069 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.6560°N, 110.5720°W.

**How do I get to Violet Springs?**
Violet Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Norris-Canyon Road (3.3 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Violet Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (17.9 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals