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Beryl Spring

📍 Yellowstone National Park, 82190, Wyoming, United States of America
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Quick Facts

Location
USA, Wyoming
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
Allow 15 to 30 minutes
Address
Yellowstone National Park, 82190, Wyoming, United States of America
Coordinates
44.6787, -110.7465

Introduction

Beryl Spring is an easily reached and vividly colored hot spring beside Yellowstone's grand loop, named for the beryl-like blue-green hue of its water. It is a typical non-erupting spring where subterranean hot water continuously emerges near boiling point, with minerals and thermophile bacteria together producing captivating color gradients. From the roadside pullout, the circular pool appears deep indigo at the center, transitioning to emerald and orange at the rim, with such high saturation it resembles a spilled palette. Beryl Spring sits beside the Madison River and forms a dense thermal cluster with nearby fumaroles and churning mud pots, making it a must-stop photo point on the grand loop drive.

✨ Highlights

1
Beryl Blue-Green
Water shows highly saturated blue-green hues
2
Color Gradient
Indigo center transitions to emerald and orange
3
Easy Roadside Stop
Pullout on the grand loop overlooks the pool
4
Near Boiling
Hot water emerges continuously near boiling point
5
Thermal Cluster
Pairs with fumaroles and mud pots nearby

🛈 Practical Info

→Access:Roadside pullout between Norris and Madison
→Parking:Small pullout fits several vehicles
→Photos:Midday light best captures water color
→Safety:Stay on boardwalk; do not cross railings
→Nearby:Combine with Norris and Lower Geyser Basin
→Opening Hours:Open all day; best viewed during daylight
→Transportation:On Yellowstone's grand loop between Norris and Madison; roadside pullout

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult$35

Yellowstone pass: $35/vehicle/7 days

💡 Tips

• Midday sun best reveals the color layers
• Never throw anything into the pool
• Pair with Norris Geyser Basin on the same day
• Morning may offer steam rising in dreamy plumes

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Beryl Spring?

Open all day; best viewed during daylight

How much is the admission for Beryl Spring?

Adult: $35; Yellowstone pass: $35/vehicle/7 days

Any practical tips for visiting Beryl Spring?

Midday sun best reveals the color layers Never throw anything into the pool

How long should I spend at Beryl Spring?

A typical visit takes Allow 15 to 30 minutes.

Water is near boiling; stay behind railings at a safe distance

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