West Thumb Geyser Basin, A Palette of Geothermal Marvels

The location is directly below the eight characters of Yellowstone National Park
Several springs are located near the lake shore
4.5

Introduction

Located on the west side of Yellowstone Lake in the southern part of the Yellowstone National Park, the West Thumb Geyser Basin is a place full of beautiful hot springs. Here, visitors can see many lakeside hot springs and lake hot springs, among which the most striking are the lake hot springs. These hot springs gush out from the bottom of the lake, with different colors and shapes of the water spouts, some are transparent green, some are gemstone blue, and some are dark black. For visitors with limited time, it is recommended to prioritize visiting the Grand Prismatic Spring area.

Must-go rating

Must go
43%
Worth going
43%
Generally
14%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
Free parking
Address
The location is directly below the eight characters of Yellowstone National Park