Geothermal

Old Faithful

Yellowstone, Wyoming

The famous geyser erupts roughly every 90 minutes, with a boardwalk around the whole geyser basin.

Price
US$35 per vehicle park entry
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Old Faithful sends a column of steam and water up to 150 ft every hour and a half or so. Rangers post predicted times at the visitor center. The Upper Geyser Basin boardwalk past Morning Glory pool and other geysers is worth the extra walk.

Good to know

  • Check predicted times at the visitor center
  • Walk the boardwalk to Morning Glory Pool
  • Go early or late for smaller crowds
Open
All year, road access varies in winter
Getting there
Paved, huge car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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