Whiterock Springs
Whiterock Springs is a geothermal spring in Wyoming. Water at the source is recorded at 144°F (62°C), hot enough to scald. It is documented as closed to soaking and is listed for reference only.
144°F62°C recorded at the source
Whiterock Springs 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
- 44.7810, -110.6990 (Google Maps, OSM)
- Source temperature
- 144°F (62°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 Whiterock Springs; smaller markers are other springs within 50 miles.
Quick answers
- Can you soak at Whiterock Springs?
- No. Whiterock Springs 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 Whiterock Springs?
- The hottest recorded reading at the source is 144°F (62°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 Whiterock Springs?
- Whiterock Springs is in Wyoming, at coordinates 44.7810, -110.6990.
- What other hot springs are near Whiterock Springs?
- The closest listed springs, in straight-line distance, are Amphitheater Springs, 2 mi; Steam Vents at Roaring Mountain at 44.78, -110.74, 2 mi; and Semi-Centennial Geyser, 2 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