# White Creek Group, Wyoming

White Creek Group in Wyoming. 185°F (85°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at White Creek Group?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 185°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 | 185°F (85°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,514 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.6 mi from the nearest road (Firehole Lake Drive) |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.52900, -110.79100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BIG SPRINGS GRP. AREA - ISLAND PARK, 23.0 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 185°F, the source water at White Creek Group 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 White Creek Group

White Creek Group is the name on file for a set of thermal vents in Yellowstone National Park, a little over half a mile off Firehole Lake Drive, with West Yellowstone roughly 13 miles away. The reading is scalding, within thirty degrees of boiling. Access is open, and the Park Service holds the land. The word Group in the name points to more than one feature, though the record logs it as a single point.

Firehole Lake Drive is where you start, and the walk is around six tenths of a mile. Elevation is near 7,500 feet. Snow here is serious, roughly twelve feet in a normal winter, and warm days are rare enough that the average over twelve months lands in the mid thirties. Precipitation comes to a couple of feet a year. The ground is cold for most of it.

Winter is what the record calls the best season. Make sure Firehole Lake Drive is passable before you head out in the cold months. The nearest camping on file is Big Springs Group Area in Island Park, about 23 miles away. Water this near boiling scalds on contact, so stay well clear of it. No fee is recorded. Nothing is known on file about the water chemistry.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/jackson), 68 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Five Sisters Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/five-sisters-springs): 192°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [White Dome Geyser, Surprise Pool, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/white-dome-geyser-surprise-pool): 203°F source, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Black Warrior Group, Shelf Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/black-warrior-group-shelf-spring): 205°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Hot Springs, Rabbit Creek Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-rabbit-creek-group): 198°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
- [Flood Group, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/flood-group): 203°F source, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at White Creek Group?**
White Creek Group has a water temperature of 185°F (85°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is White Creek Group located?**
White Creek Group is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,514 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.5290°N, 110.7910°W.

**How do I get to White Creek Group?**
White Creek Group has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Firehole Lake Drive (0.6 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near White Creek Group?**
Yes, Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park is located nearby (23.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at White Creek Group?**
No, not at the source. The water at White Creek Group reaches 185°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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Dome_Geyser