National Park & Nature
Upper Geyser Basin
📍 Upper Geyser Basin, Wyoming, USA
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Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Wyoming
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Included in Yellowstone entry
- Address
- Upper Geyser Basin, Wyoming, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.4601, -110.8267
Introduction
The Upper Geyser Basin is the heart of Yellowstone's geothermal activity, holding the world's densest concentration of geysers — including famous Old Faithful. The basin also contains Grand Geyser, Castle Geyser and many others with different eruption rhythms; boardwalks let you walk close to boiling pools and colorful microbial mats.
✨ Highlights
1
Old Faithful
Erupts about every 90 minutes, reliably on time.
2
Grand Geyser
The world's largest predictable geyser, jetting up to 60 m.
3
Colorful springs
Orange microbial mats and blue-green pools.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
→Time needed：2–4 hours
→Ticket Information：Included in Yellowstone entry
💡 Tips
• Check predicted Old Faithful times at the visitor center.
• Stay on the boardwalks — the thermal ground is dangerous.
• Early morning brings fewer people and dreamy steam light.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Upper Geyser Basin?
Included in Yellowstone entry
Any practical tips for visiting Upper Geyser Basin?
Check predicted Old Faithful times at the visitor center. Stay on the boardwalks — the thermal ground is dangerous.
How long should I spend at Upper Geyser Basin?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
