All Yellowstone places
192 places
1Old Faithful GeyserThe eruption is brief; the basin boardwalk makes a longer stop worthwhile.
2Grand Prismatic SpringThe overlook turns a vivid close-up into a full ring of color.
3Artist PointFrom the rim, the 308-foot Lower Falls anchors the view.
4Mammoth Hot Springs Lower TerracesHeat-loving microbes tint travertine orange, green and brown.
5Lamar Valley Wildlife WatchingScan open grasslands for bison, wolves, and the northern range.
6Hayden Valley Overlook at Yellowstone RiverWide river bends make this a good place to scan for bison.
7Steamboat GeyserThe world’s tallest active geyser—and you can’t plan its eruptions.
8Old Faithful InnA six-story log lobby makes this historic inn worth a look.
9Fountain Paint PotThe mudpot is the star; the boardwalk adds three more thermal types.
10West Thumb Geyser BasinA boardwalk loop between steaming pools and Yellowstone Lake.
11Grand GeyserOne to four bursts, sometimes up to 200 feet high.
12Great Fountain GeyserIts long, multi-burst eruptions reward a flexible wait.
13Morning Glory PoolA vivid hot spring at the end of a worthwhile basin walk.
14Mud VolcanoBubbling mud, sulfur air, and Dragon’s Mouth share a short loop.
15Brink of the Lower FallsGet close enough to feel the Lower Falls' roar.
16Castle GeyserA castle-shaped cone, with a major eruption worth a flexible wait.
17Riverside GeyserRiverside sends its eruption arcing across the Firehole River.
18Gibbon FallsA quick roadside stop beside an 84-foot caldera-rim waterfall.
19Tower Fall Overlook132 feet of falling water framed by the towers that named it.
20Roosevelt ArchA brief, worthwhile stop at Yellowstone's stone north gateway.
21Beehive GeyserA towering plume with no dependable showtime.
22Black Sand BasinColorful pools and a creekside geyser in a compact boardwalk visit.
23Biscuit BasinA short loop of colorful springs and a geyser that erupts often.
Old Faithful Visitor Education CenterWatch Old Faithful indoors, then get the science behind the eruptions.
Canyon Visitor Education CenterA room-size map makes Yellowstone's scale click before you head out.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel and CabinsA historic hotel with Yellowstone Lake views and a grand old lobby.
24Giant GeyserEruptions can top 250 feet, but there’s no showtime to plan around.
25Fort YellowstoneAn easy walk through the Army post that became park headquarters.
26Mount Washburn Summit and Fire LookoutClimb high for Yellowstone views and a working fire lookout.
27Daisy GeyserA 75-foot geyser can shoot sideways across the basin.
28Yellowstone Tribal Heritage CenterMeet Indigenous presenters in a historic Haynes photo shop.
Roosevelt Lodge CabinsRustic cabins near Lamar Valley, with a 1920s lodge and porch.
29Grand ViewA broad canyon view, with the river and Lower Falls far below.
Albright Visitor CenterA practical Mammoth stop for trip planning and Fort Yellowstone history.
30Grizzly & Wolf Discovery CenterMeet grizzlies, wolves and otters, then hear why they live here.
31Lookout PointThe Lower Falls fills the canyon from this north-rim perch.
32Inspiration PointA broad canyon panorama, with Lower Falls in the distance.
33Porcelain Basin OverlookA short boardwalk reveals changing colors across a thermal basin.
34Grotto GeyserThat twisted cone is worth a stop even between eruptions.
35Sulphur CaldronA quick look at one of Yellowstone's most acidic hot springs.
36Upper Falls ViewpointsSouth Rim stop for a close look at 109-foot Upper Falls.
37LeHardys RapidsWatch the river tumble; spring trout are a bonus.
38Observation PointA steady climb buys a bird’s-eye view of Old Faithful.
39Artists PaintpotsA short loop through bubbling mud, bright pools, and small geysers.
40Echinus GeyserA 66-foot acidic geyser with sea-urchin spines around a red rim.
41Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Information StationA 1930 stone and log museum opens onto Norris’s geothermal story.
42Lewis FallsA broad, 30-foot cascade that makes an easy roadside pause.
43Red Rock PointA close Lower Falls view after a steep climb back out.
44Lake Butte OverlookA short, steep spur opens a huge Yellowstone Lake panorama.
45Bridge Bay MarinaRent a boat or take a guided trip onto Yellowstone Lake.
46Union FallsTwo streams meet at the brink, then plunge about 250 feet.
47Fairy FallsA 200-foot waterfall rewards a longer walk beyond Midway.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and CabinsHistoric Mammoth lodging, a remarkable wood map, and elk nearby.
48Lone Star Geyser4.8-mile river walk to a geyser whose eruptions average three hours apart.
49Calcite Springs OverlookRiver cliffs, basalt columns, and a hot-spring story in minutes.
50Mystic FallsA 70-foot waterfall with an optional climb to a basin view.
Canyon Lodge and CabinsA handy in-park base near the Grand Canyon and both loops.
51Osprey FallsA hard hike to a 150-foot waterfall in Sheepeater Canyon.
52Sheepeater CliffWalk right up to a wall of six-sided basalt columns.
53Museum of the National Park RangerA small log museum traces Yellowstone's ranger profession.
54Imperial GeyserThe blue geyser pool adds 1.2 miles beyond Fairy Falls.
55Obsidian CliffA brief roadside stop for 11,000 years of toolmaking history.
Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside MuseumStep into a bird museum with Yellowstone Lake just beyond the windows.
56Lion Geyser ComplexSeven thermal features, but Lion’s eruptions keep no schedule.
57Roaring MountainA quick pullout for Yellowstone's steam-vented chalky hillside.
58White Dome GeyserThe cone is the main show; an eruption is a bonus.
59Dunanda FallsA substantial waterfall at the end of the 17-mile Bechler hike.
60Undine FallsA 60-foot waterfall breaks into three drops just off the road.
Grant Visitor CenterPark services and a lake view make this a useful southern stop.
61Petrified TreeOne ancient redwood, best as a quick add-on near Lost Lake.
62Museum of the YellowstoneThe 1909 depot still tells the story of arriving by rail.
63Brink of the Upper FallsSee the river spill over a 109-foot fall up close.
Madison Information Station and Trailside MuseumA useful stop inside an original 1930 trailside museum.
64Solitary GeyserA short uphill detour for frequent little eruptions.
65Kepler CascadesThree tiers of Firehole water tumbling into a wooded ravine.
West Yellowstone Visitor Information CenterMaps and local route advice before the park entrance.
66Point SublimeFollow the canyon rim; the clearest views come before the far point.
67Firehole FallsA 40-foot waterfall beside the one-way canyon drive.
Old Faithful Snow Lodge and CabinsSleep near the basin; the geysers are a short walk away.
68Wraith FallsA short climb to a 79-foot cascade on Lupine Creek.
69Colonnade FallsPaired falls reached by a long hike and a cold river ford.
70Virginia CascadeA 60-foot cascade along the old road east of Norris.
Old Faithful Lodge CabinsA rustic cabin stay within easy reach of Old Faithful.
71Artemisia GeyserA deep blue pool that can erupt as a rolling boil.
72Orange Spring MoundOrange travertine still growing beside Upper Terrace Drive.
Lake Lodge CabinsA summer cabin base with a rocking-chair view of Yellowstone Lake.
73Fan and Mortar GeysersTwo riverbank geysers share a system; eruptions are a bonus.
74Fishing BridgeA quick fish-watching stop at a bridge closed to fishing.
75Crested PoolA clear blue spring that boils almost constantly, rimmed in pale sinter
76Natural BridgeA 51-foot arch carved by Bridge Creek, reached on a forest walk.
77Porkchop GeyserA quiet pool with a very loud history.
Canyon General StoreA nostalgic burger counter and useful supply stop in Canyon Village.
78Cave FallsA broad cascade at the end of a long, rough gravel road.
79Monument Geyser BasinA steep hike to a hillside of pale, steaming silica spires.
Lake General StoreIce cream and general supplies in a 1919 octagonal lakeside shop.
80Roosevelt Corral and Old West Dinner CookoutA covered-wagon steak supper in Pleasant Valley.
81Oblong GeyserAt least 10,000 gallons spill into the Firehole when this pool erupts.
82Moose FallsA short stop for Yellowstone’s 30-foot Moose Falls.
Grant Village Lake House RestaurantA seasonal meal stop with a wide West Thumb view.
83Giantess GeyserA boiling pool worth seeing even when rare eruptions stay quiet.
Bechler Backcountry OfficeGet Bechler route advice and backcountry permits here.
84Terrace SpringA short boardwalk ends at a spring bubbling with carbon dioxide.
West Thumb Information StationA historic ranger station at the start of West Thumb’s geyser-basin walk.
85Emerald SpringSulfur yellow and reflected blue light make this hot spring emerald.
Old Faithful General Store - UpperA 1929 general store with a huge fireplace and practical supplies.
Grant Village LodgeSleep near West Thumb, with two restaurants on-site.
86Sawmill GeyserA small geyser with a clear pool and a spinning burst.
Old Faithful General Store - LowerAn 1897 store for a burger and a look at its porch
87Dunraven PassHigh-elevation wildflowers, wide views, and a Mount Washburn hike.
88Iris FallsA 45-foot waterfall with rainbow-prone spray in the Bechler backcountry.
Canyon CampgroundA 273-site, pine-wooded campground near Canyon Village.
Fishing Bridge General StoreGroceries, ice cream and a grill make this a useful park stop.
Bridge Bay CampgroundA lake-country base where bison sometimes wander through camp.
89Isa Lake and Continental DivideA small lake with a snowmelt-dependent two-ocean story.
Mammoth Hot Springs General StoreAn 1895 Mammoth shop for ice cream and park supplies.
90Bechler FallsA low cascade rewards the long, remote approach through river country.
Fishing Bridge RV ParkYellowstone’s only full-hookup campground; tents aren’t allowed.
91Beryl SpringA bright blue roadside spring with a vent you can hear.
92Beauty and Chromatic PoolsTwo hot springs with water levels that move in opposite directions.
Grant Village CampgroundA pine-forest base near Yellowstone Lake and West Thumb.
93Firehole Canyon Swimming AreaA river dip that follows the snowmelt’s schedule.
94Washburn Hot Springs OverlookA sweeping look across a 30-by-45-mile caldera.
Madison CampgroundA handy base near the river confluence and geyser basins.
95Golden GateAn 11-arch viaduct bends around a golden canyon wall.
96Doublet PoolTwo clear pools, with a pulse that sometimes makes the water jump.
Grant Village General StoreGroceries, camping basics, ice cream, and a grill under one roof.
Mammoth CampgroundA base where elk sometimes wander among the campsites.
97Soda Butte ConeA quick roadside stop for a pale cone and valley views.
98Aurum GeyserA small, gold-rimmed boiling pool on the Geyser Hill loop.
99Grant MarinaThe lake launch for paddling trips out of Grant Village.
Slough Creek CampgroundA quiet creekside camp for dark skies and a historic trail.
Yellowstone Forever Headquarters & Park StoreA handy gateway stop for maps, books, and park passes.
Indian Creek CampgroundA quieter camp with Electric Peak views and fewer services.
Tower Fall General StoreIce cream, trail snacks and souvenirs beside the Tower Fall trailhead.
Lewis Lake CampgroundA wooded camp, with a short walk to Lewis Lake.
Bridge Bay Picnic AreaA lakeside picnic with boats moving through Bridge Bay
Sand Point Picnic AreaPicnic tables under the trees, a short walk from the lake beach.
Tower Fall CampgroundA quiet base camp with a short walk to Tower Fall.
Firehole River Picnic AreaPause by the Firehole where geothermal water warms the river.
Pebble Creek CampgroundA creekside base for the park's rugged northeast corner.
Lewis Lake Picnic AreaA convenient picnic stop near Lewis Lake on Yellowstone’s south road.
Madison River Picnic AreaNine picnic tables put lunch beside the Madison River.
Norris CampgroundA central campground beside Yellowstone’s Gibbon River meadow.
100Mount Everts ViewpointA 37-day survival story above layers separated by 60 million years
Grant Village Picnic AreaA lakeside picnic stop with 16 tables and fire grates.
Gull Point Picnic AreaA shaded lunch stop with a short walk to the lake.
Cascade Lake Picnic AreaA picnic-table stop beside the Cascade Lake trailhead.
Nez Perce Ford Picnic AreaA quiet lunch break beside the Yellowstone River.
Steamboat Point Picnic AreaA simple lakeside pause with four tables and a vault toilet.
Sedge Bay Picnic AreaA simple picnic stop with broad views across a giant lake.
101Minute GeyserA low spout and a cautionary story about visitor damage.
Gibbon Meadows Picnic AreaTen picnic tables beside the Gibbon River and a broad meadow.
Nez Perce Picnic AreaA shaded riverside picnic stop near Old Faithful.
Virginia Cascade Picnic AreaA shaded table break on the way through Virginia Cascade Drive.
Old Faithful Gas and Service Station - UpperA useful in-park stop for fuel, propane, snacks, or repairs.
Yellowstone River Picnic AreaA picnic stop that doubles as a steep start to canyon views.
Lava Creek Picnic AreaFive tables beside Lava Creek; two trails start across the road.
Norris Meadows Picnic AreaA quieter riverside lunch stop near Norris Basin
Snake River Picnic AreaA real lunch stop with river views, tables and fire grates.
Sylvan Lake Picnic AreaA shady picnic beside a stream, with the lake across the road.
Canyon Yellowstone Adventure StoreA seasonal stop for outdoor gear, fishing supplies and a yogurt bar.
Fishing Bridge Gas and Service StationA handy stop for fuel, repairs, towing and propane.
Angler's Bluff Picnic AreaA lakeside picnic with a view toward West Thumb.
Apollinaris Spring Picnic AreaSix picnic tables make an easy lunch stop between Mammoth and Norris.
East Divide Picnic AreaA simple picnic stop with 14 tables and a vault toilet.
West Thumb Picnic AreaA handy picnic break beside the West Thumb geyser basin.
Grant Village Gas and Service StationFuel, propane and seasonal repair help on the south shore.
Chittenden Bridge Picnic AreaA handy picnic break beside the Wapiti Lake Trailhead.
Beaver Lake Picnic AreaNine tables make this a useful break between Norris and Mammoth.
DeLacy Creek Picnic AreaA handy picnic stop at Craig Pass with a vault toilet.
Dunraven Road Picnic AreaA useful lunch stop on the seasonal road over Dunraven Pass.
Warm Creek Picnic AreaA shady table by Soda Butte Creek breaks up the northeast drive.
Whiskey Flat Picnic AreaA meadow-side picnic break where bison sometimes pass.
Soda Butte Creek Picnic AreaA practical creekside spot for a picnic and leg stretch.
Cascade Picnic AreaA useful table break beside the Yellowstone River.
LeHardys Picnic AreaA chance to see cutthroat trout leap upstream in spring.
Spring Creek Picnic AreaCraig Pass picnic break with nine tables and two fire grates
Old Faithful Gas and Service Station - LowerUnleaded, diesel and a seasonal store in Lower Old Faithful.
Eleanor Lake Picnic AreaA lakeside picnic stop with a strenuous summit hike across the road.
Gibbon Falls Picnic AreaA riverside lunch stop below Gibbon Falls.
Tower-Roosevelt Junction Gas StationFuel, ice, and a small store at Tower Junction.
Hard Road to Travel Picnic AreaFive tables and a broad lake view near West Thumb.
Otter Creek Picnic AreaA riverside meal stop; bring your own food and water.
Canyon Gas and Service StationFuel, snacks and vehicle help for the Canyon drive.
Iron Spring Picnic AreaFive tables make this a handy US-89 picnic break.
Lake Village Picnic AreaFour picnic tables for a lakeshore meal break.
Mammoth Hot Springs Gas StationA practical fuel stop in Yellowstone’s Mammoth area.
Caldera Rim Picnic AreaA three-table picnic stop beside the Gibbon River.
Pumice Point Picnic AreaTwo tables make this an easy lakeside picnic pause.
Spruce-Fir Exhibit Picnic AreaLunch beside the lake, with a forest exhibit to read.
Tuff Cliff Picnic AreaA roadside picnic beneath a cliff of welded volcanic ash.
Mammoth Hot Springs RestroomsClean, accessible toilets with a family restroom.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Yellowstone Tour Guide
Hear Yellowstone as you drive it.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Yellowstone National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basin0:00 / 0:33
“You're approaching the Old Faithful area, and I'd make this more than a stop for one eruption. Check the next predicted window at the Visitor Education Center before you start walking.”
Plays as you drive up to Old Faithful Geyser in the Parkwolf Yellowstone Tour Guide.
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