# Wolf Lake Springs, Wyoming

Wolf Lake Springs in Wyoming. 91°F (33°C). Hike · Public Land. Gallatin County.

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

## Can you soak at Wolf Lake Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 91°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 91°F (33°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 5.9 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 8,020 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Yellowstone National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Nearest town | West Yellowstone |
| Coordinates | 44.74200, -110.57900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Indian Creek Campground (WY), 12.6 mi |

## About Wolf Lake Springs

Wolf Lake Springs comes out at soaking temperature, low nineties, in the Yellowstone National Park backcountry, a little over two miles from the nearest road, with West Yellowstone the nearest town at around eight miles. The water is mild, warm enough to sit in without harm from the heat, and slightly acidic according to a 2007 sample. The Park Service lists access as open. Whether soaking is allowed there is a separate question the record does not answer.

A bit above 8,000 feet. Getting there means hiking slightly more than two miles, and no road name is recorded for the start point. Snow runs well over ten feet a winter, and across the year it averages near freezing. Precipitation sits in the moderate range. Everything here is National Park Service land inside the national park.

Midwinter heads the list of best months on file, which with this much snow at this elevation makes the two-mile walk something else entirely, so check conditions first. Indian Creek Campground is the nearest camping in the record, around thirteen miles. The temperature is comfortable for soaking, though the reading dates from a June 2007 sample, so expect it to vary. No fee is on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2007-06-21 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 5.9 |
| Calcium | 6.76 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.53 mg/L |
| Sodium | 3.22 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 2.9 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.3 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cody](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/wyoming/cody), 70 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Wyoming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming)
- [Gas Vents, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vents): Hot, pH 5.9, Roadside, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/unnamed-spring-gallatin-county-6): 167°F source, 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
- [Hot Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/hot-springs-gallatin-county-4): Hot, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Gas Vent, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/gas-vent-1): Hot, pH 3.0, Short Walk, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County
- [Violet Springs, WY](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/wyoming/violet-springs): Hot, Hike, near West Yellowstone, Gallatin County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Wolf Lake Springs?**
Wolf Lake Springs has a water temperature of 91°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Wolf Lake Springs located?**
Wolf Lake Springs is located in Gallatin County, Wyoming at 8,020 feet elevation, near West Yellowstone. Coordinates: 44.7420°N, 110.5790°W.

**How do I get to Wolf Lake Springs?**
Wolf Lake Springs has Hike road access (2.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Wolf Lake Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Wy) is located nearby (12.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Wolf Lake Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 5.9 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

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