Sightseeing

Old Faithful Geyser

📍 Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Wyoming
Category: Sightseeing
Duration: Plan 1.5 to 2 hours including the wait.
Opening Hours: Yellowstone is open year-round; Old Faithful visitor center about 8 AM to 8 PM. Eruptions follow a predicted schedule.
Ticket Price: Adult: $35 · Requires Yellowstone entrance fee (about $35 per vehicle for 7 days) or the USA park annual pass.
Address: Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Coordinates: 44.4595, -110.8260

Introduction

Old Faithful is Yellowstone's most famous geyser. Named in the 1870s, its fairly regular eruptions make it among the most studied geothermal wonders on Earth. It erupts roughly every 60 to 90 minutes, sending a column 30 to 55 meters high for several minutes, with only about ten minutes of variance. The visitor center posts live predicted times, and boardwalks circle nearby hot springs and colorful sinter terraces. Whether in morning mist or evening light, the punctual plume is stunning and an unmissable icon of any Yellowstone trip.

✨ Highlights

Regular Eruptions

About hourly, with only ~10 min variance.

Tall Plume

Up to 55 m high, lasting several minutes.

Prediction Board

Visitor center posts the next eruption live.

Boardwalk Basins

Circles many springs in Upper Geyser Basin.

Historic Inn

A century-old wooden lodge to visit.

Day and Night

Eruptions charm in mist or sunset light.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best for：All ages, nature lovers

→Time needed：1.5 to 2 hours

→Entry：Yellowstone 7-day $35/vehicle

→Tip：Arrive before predicted time

→Stay：Nearby lodges and camps

→Elevation：About 2,240 m; use sun protection

→Opening Hours：Yellowstone is open year-round; Old Faithful visitor center about 8 AM to 8 PM. Eruptions follow a predicted schedule.

→Transportation：Inside Yellowstone; drive to the Old Faithful visitor center lot. Lodges and dining nearby.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	$35

Requires Yellowstone entrance fee (about $35 per vehicle for 7 days) or the USA park annual pass.

💡 Tips

• Check the prediction board first, then pick a viewing spot.

• Parking is tight in peak season; mornings or evenings are easier.

• Stay on boardwalks; geothermal ground is dangerous and fragile.

• Bring warm layers; highland temps swing day to night.

• Walk Upper Geyser Basin to see several features at once.

• Use a zoom lens; watch exposure in backlight.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Old Faithful Geyser?

Yellowstone is open year-round; Old Faithful visitor center about 8 AM to 8 PM. Eruptions follow a predicted schedule.

How much is the admission for Old Faithful Geyser?

Adult: $35; Requires Yellowstone entrance fee (about $35 per vehicle for 7 days) or the USA park annual pass.

Any practical tips for visiting Old Faithful Geyser?

Check the prediction board first, then pick a viewing spot. Parking is tight in peak season; mornings or evenings are easier.

How long should I spend at Old Faithful Geyser?

A typical visit takes Plan 1.5 to 2 hours including the wait..

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local authorities before travel.