Midway Geyser Basin

Containing the largest hot spring in all of North America, Midway Geyser Basin has a collection of other features that caused Rudyard Kipling to call it Hell’s Half Acre.

  • It’s simple to access Midway Geyser Basin from any point in the park.
  • Grand Prismatic Spring is a sight to see, the largest hot spring in North America.
  • Excelsior Geyser is a must-see in Yellowstone, with steam emitting as it discharges gallons upon gallons of boiling water.

Overview

The Midway Geyser Basin Yellowstone National Park has a number of large springs and provides some insight into the amazing geothermal features of the park.

Location of Yellowstone Midway Geyser Basin

Located midway between the Upper Geyser and Lower Geyser Basins, Midway Geyser Basin Yellowstone stretches along a mile of the famous Firehole River.

Seasons to Visit

Yellowstone Park is open the year round, but spring, summer and fall are your best bets for a visit. In the winter there are road closures due to snow. You can always check with a Park Ranger for access to Midway Geyser Basin during the winter.

What to See at Midway Geyser Basin

Despite its small size, Midway Geyser Basin info is vital to have to make the most of your visit. It’s home to two of the biggest hot springs in the world and you don’t want to miss either one.

Grand Prismatic Spring is almost 370 feet in diameter and is on top of a large mound with step-like terraces around it. This is the largest hot spring in North America. Rainbow colors and the steam reflecting them will greet you when you come to see this sight.

Excelsior Geyser has been dormant since the 1880s except for one long eruption in 1985. It spouted water for two days at a height of 20 to 80 feet. Today it’s considered a hot spring and discharges over 4,050 gallons of hot water per minute.

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