# Whiterock Springs, Wyoming

Whiterock Springs in Wyoming. 144°F (62°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Whiterock Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 144°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. 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) |
| pH | 6.7 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 7,610 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.7 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.78100, -110.69900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 7.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 144°F, the source water at Whiterock Springs 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 Whiterock Springs

Whiterock Springs, in Yellowstone National Park, is a scalding spring under two miles' walk from the nearest road and a few miles from West Yellowstone. Water hot enough to burn. Open access on Park Service land. Iron shows up in the chemistry sample.

Yellowstone plateau at about 7,600 feet. A hike of about 1.7 miles, road unnamed on file. Snow near 137 inches, wet climate, cold mean temperature. Indian Creek Campground is seven and a half miles off.

Winter listed as best on file. Camp at Indian Creek, the nearest campground on record. Scalding water; do not touch. Chemistry is from a 2006 sample. Park thermal rules apply.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2006-09-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.7 |
| Calcium | 7.17 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.39 mg/L |
| Sodium | 10.6 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 3.6 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.9 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 77 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Amphitheater Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/amphitheater-springs): 196°F source, pH 6.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Steam Vents At Roaring Mountain, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/steam-vents-at-roaring-mountain): Hot, pH 6.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Semi Centennial Geyser, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/semi-centennial-geyser): 198°F source, pH 6.0, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Bijah Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/bijah-spring): 198°F source, pH 5.4, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vent, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-2): Hot, pH 4.7, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Roadside Springs, Frying Pan Spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/roadside-springs-frying-pan-spring): 158°F source, pH 4.7, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

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

**Where is Whiterock Springs located?**
Whiterock Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 7,610 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7810°N, 110.6990°W.

**How do I get to Whiterock Springs?**
Whiterock Springs has Hike road access (1.7 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Whiterock Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (7.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Whiterock Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.7 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Whiterock Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Whiterock Springs 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