Midway Geyser Basin
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Wyoming
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Accessible during park open season, typically late May to October
- Ticket Price
- Included in Yellowstone entry, USD 35 per vehicle for 7 days
- Address
- Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.5278, -110.8358
Introduction
Midway Geyser Basin is a compact yet awe-inspiring geothermal area in Yellowstone National Park, home to the legendary Grand Prismatic Spring. Walking along the boardwalk, visitors look down into boiling pools of water banded in blue, green, yellow, orange, and red like a colossal eye, the largest hot spring in North America and the third largest on Earth. Steam rising from the surface catches sunlight to form rainbow halos, evoking both wonder and reverence. The basin also holds Excelsior Geyser Crater and Turquoise Pool, each with its own palette and temperature. Unlike the crowded Old Faithful area, Midway feels more primal and intimate, with the boardwalk skimming the pool edges so visitors can feel the earths energy at close range. It is the concentrated essence of Yellowstones geothermal marvels.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Midway Geyser Basin?
Accessible during park open season, typically late May to October
How much is the admission for Midway Geyser Basin?
Included in Yellowstone entry, USD 35 per vehicle for 7 days
Any practical tips for visiting Midway Geyser Basin?
Drones are banned throughout Yellowstone; use a camera with wide lens instead Take the Fairy Falls trail spur to a hilltop overlook for the full prism view
How long should I spend at Midway Geyser Basin?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
