Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful Geyser, easily accessible within Yellowstone National Park, shoots hot steam and water high into the air as an impressive example of the geothermal activities within the park.

  • Old Faithful is the most photographed of all Yellowstone Park attractions.
  • Watch an incredible display of water and steam shooting up to 184 feet in the air.
  • The predictable eruptions give you ample opportunity to time your visit.
  • It’s easy to access Old Faithful Geyser on the Grand Loop Road.

Overview

The most photographed attraction in Yellowstone, Old Faithful Geyser may not be the largest geyser, but is certainly impressive in its eruption of steam and water up to 184 feet into the sky.

Location of Old Faithful Geyser

You’ll find Old Faithful Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin along the Grand Loop Road, just 200 yards from the Old Faithful Visitor Center.

Seasons

Yellowstone is open the entire year, 365 days. During the winter, some roads close, so if visiting during this time, contact a Park Ranger for information on travel through the park. When the park is snowed in, you can still reach attractions by snow vehicle.

Visiting Old Faithful in Yellowstone

Old Faithful shoots out a narrow jet of hot water from its cone, and the display lasts around one to five minutes. Its name comes from the geyser’s predictability. Erupting on an average of every 80 minutes, it can usually be predicted within a 20-minute period.

The boiling water shooting from Old Faithful sends out up to 8,400 gallons. Over 137,000 eruptions have been recorded so far.

Check with the Visitor Center for predicted times of eruption so you can plan your visit and not have to wait.

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