Hot Springs on Bog Creek at 44.70, -110.38
Hot Springs on Bog Creek is a geothermal spring in Wyoming. Water at the source is recorded at 185°F (85°C), hot enough to scald. It is documented as closed to soaking and is listed for reference only.
185°F85°C recorded at the source
Hot Springs on Bog Creek is a thermal feature inside Yellowstone National Park. Swimming or bathing in any water of entirely thermal origin is prohibited in the park, and hydrothermal areas may be viewed only from boardwalks and designated trails.
Facts
- Coordinates
- 44.6970, -110.3750 (Google Maps, OSM)
- Source temperature
- 185°F (85°C)
- Access
- Public land
- Type
- Unknown
- Fee
- Not recorded
- Clothing optional
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Not recorded
- State
- Wyoming
- Data sources
- NOAA NCEI, Official sources (linked below). See sources
Map
Larger marker is Hot Springs on Bog Creek; smaller markers are other springs within 50 miles.
Quick answers
- Can you soak at Hot Springs on Bog Creek?
- No. Hot Springs on Bog Creek is documented as closed to soaking or off-limits to bathing. It is listed for reference only; see the sources on this page.
- How hot is Hot Springs on Bog Creek?
- The hottest recorded reading at the source is 185°F (85°C). That is the outlet temperature, not a pool temperature; water cools as it flows away from the source. Water this hot can cause serious burns, so test any pool by hand first.
- Where is Hot Springs on Bog Creek?
- Hot Springs on Bog Creek is in Wyoming, at coordinates 44.6970, -110.3750.
- What other hot springs are near Hot Springs on Bog Creek?
- The closest listed springs, in straight-line distance, are Hot Springs on Bog Creek at 44.69, -110.38, under 1 mi; Hot Spring on Moss Creek, 2 mi; and Hot Springs on Upper Sour Creek, 3 mi.
Before you go
- Temperatures are measured at the source and can be far hotter than any soaking pool. Test with a hand before stepping in.
- Access, fees, and road conditions change. Verify with the land manager or owner; "public" here reflects survey records, not a current right of entry.
- Water in natural springs is untreated. Keep your head above water and avoid soaking with open wounds. Some springs carry Naegleria fowleri risk.
- Pack out everything, including soap residue. Many springs have been closed because of trash and overcrowding.
Sources
Dataset last rebuilt October 11, 2026. Not yet checked on site by a person. Access, fee, clothing and closure details appear only when a source below states them. How this data is built.
Checked against
- National Park Servicenps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/safety.htm
- National Park Servicenps.gov/yell/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm
Merged from
- NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List (archived 2025): survey location and source temperature, public domain