Yellowstone: West Thumb & Grant Village

West Thumb and Grant Village in Yellowstone offer everything a visitor might be looking for, from colorful geothermal features and scenic views to lodging and park information facilities.

When coming to West Thumb and Grant Village Yellowstone National Park, you can plan your trip in the best way possible when you have some knowledge of the area.

Lodging

The Grant Village Lodge provides visitors with comfortable hotel accommodations right within the boundaries of the park, and convenient to the most popular sights.

West Thumb Accessibility

Be completely prepared for your visit by finding the location of lodging, food, showers, laundry, parking, the visitor center and much more.

Campground

A great campground in the woods on Yellowstone Lake, the Grant Village Campground is located an easy 22 miles from the South Entrance.

Geology

As you explore West Thumb and Grant Village Yellowstone, you’ll find incredible thermal features and learn how the geyser basin was formed by volcanic explosion. Visitors love to see Abyss Pool, an impressively deep hot springs.

West Thumb Visitor's Center

The Grant Visitor Center has an exhibit showing information on the 1988 fires and how the fire affects the environment, as well as a movie entitled Ten Years after the Fire, shown regularly during the summer.

History

Find out all about the historic architecture of the West Thumb Ranger Station and see evidence of the native peoples who once used this area as a camping ground and travel route.

Map

Using an informative map of West Thumb and Grant Village Yellowstone Park, you can discover the best places to camp, hike, eat, shop or launch your boat.