Washburn Hot Springs
Washburn Hot Springs is a scalding thermal area in Yellowstone National Park, a little over a mile's walk from the Grand Loop Road. The water is near boiling. Nobody soaks here. It is open to visit under park rules, and the Park Service owns the ground.
Over 8,200 feet on the Yellowstone plateau, the highest spring in this batch. Hike of about 1.3 miles from the Grand Loop Road. Cold mean temperature, 32 degrees, with snow near 133 inches a year and a wet climate. No route detail is on file.
Winter listed as best, though the snow will rule. Tower Fall Campground is just under nine miles away. Scalding water; stay on established ground. No chemistry is on file.
Overview Tower Fall Campground—elevation 6,600 feet (2012 m)—is on the north side of the steep, winding, road to Dunraven Pass. The campground is near the Tower General Store and Tower Fall. The Lamar Valley, with spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities, is nearby as are several Day Hikes in the Tower and Northeast Area. Roosevelt Lodge, a short drive from the campground, offers dining and horseback riding. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (F...
At 8,248 feet, Washburn Hot Springs is in high-altitude territory where the air is noticeably thinner. Soaking in hot water accelerates dehydration and can amplify altitude effects like headache and fatigue. UV radiation is roughly 33% stronger here. Wear sunscreen even on overcast days and take breaks from the water to rehydrate.
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