Yellowstone Hot Springs

Yellowstone National Park hot springs stem from superheated water, which creates a complex system of circulating streams that are the most colorful geothermal features within the park.

  • A map of Yellowstone will direct you to the colorful hot springs within the park.
  • View Morning Glory Pool with its deep jewel-like colors.
  • See the largest hot spring in the United States when visiting Grand Prismatic Spring.
  • Glistening in the sun, Emerald and Sapphire Springs are there to enjoy.

Overview

Visit all the Yellowstone Park hot springs to see how these springs go through the process of heating and cooling. Due to the constant circulation of water, the hot springs fail to become actual geysers.

Locations Available on Park Maps

Yellowstone NP hot springs are located throughout the park. Be sure to pick up a map at the entrance to the park when you arrive so you have directions to them all.

Seasons to Visit

Yellowstone hot springs are open all year round. Spring, summer and fall months are probably the best times for a visit to Yellowstone. At times, some roads close in winter due to snow or maintenance. You can contact the park to find out the road closures in the winter months.

Visiting the Hot Springs Yellowstone

The hot springs within Yellowstone National Park have beautiful names that give you a hint of what you’ll see when you visit.

Morning Glory Pool is a spectacular pool with deep blue, yellow and green colors sparkling. Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the US, is at a depth of about 160 feet, discharging 560 gallons of water each minute. Abyss Pool is also one of deeper springs in Yellowstone, going down 53 feet.

Emerald and Sapphire Springs with their jewel-like names indicate how they glisten in the sunshine across the park’s sometimes-harsh landscape.

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