Green Dragon Spring
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Wyoming
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended 20-30 minutes; about 2 hours with surrounding geyser basins
- Opening Hours
- Viewable 24/7 in year-round accessible areas; South Entrance typically open May-Oct
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Yellowstone $35/vehicle for 7 days, $80 annual pass; spring itself is free
- Address
- Yellowstone National Park, 82190, Wyoming, United States of America
- Coordinates
- 44.7200, -110.7070
Introduction
Green Dragon Spring is a vividly colored hot pool in Yellowstone's Lower Geyser Basin, named for its jade-green water and dragon-like winding pool outline. Water temperature stays around 70-80 degrees Celsius, rich in minerals and thermophilic bacteria that create gradient colors from emerald green to amber gold under sunlight, with siliceous sinter deposits layered like dragon scales along the edges. It is one of three major springs along Firehole Lake Drive, alongside Great Fountain Geyser and White Dome Geyser, forming a spectacular geothermal corridor. At dawn, rising steam resembles a dragon breathing mist while the pool surface mirrors Yellowstone's blue sky, making it a hidden gem for geothermal photography enthusiasts.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Yellowstone $35/vehicle for 7 days, $80 annual pass; spring itself is free
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Green Dragon Spring?
Viewable 24/7 in year-round accessible areas; South Entrance typically open May-Oct
How much is the admission for Green Dragon Spring?
Adult: Free; Yellowstone $35/vehicle for 7 days, $80 annual pass; spring itself is free
Any practical tips for visiting Green Dragon Spring?
Never touch hot spring water or throw objects in; violations carry heavy fines Firehole Lake Drive is one-way; missing a stop requires full loop to return
How long should I spend at Green Dragon Spring?
A typical visit takes Recommended 20-30 minutes; about 2 hours with surrounding geyser basins.
