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Mammoth Hot Springs

An outdoor spot in Mammoth, Yellowstone, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Mammoth Hot Springs in Mammoth, Yellowstone
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Why go

Travertine terraces near the North Entrance, steaming and frosted in winter, with boardwalks you can walk on your own.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Yellowstone, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Mammoth
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Yellowstone. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

    Travertine terraces built by hot springs, with boardwalks and elk around the village.

    Sight · Yellowstone National Park · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Lamar Valley

    Wide valley in northeast Yellowstone with bison, elk and the park's best chances of seeing wolves in winter.

    Outdoors · 15 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Norris Geyser Basin

    The park's hottest, most acidic basin, home to Steamboat, the world's tallest active geyser.

    Sight · Yellowstone National Park · 17 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mammoth Hot Springs is a stop on our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Yellowstone

Another curated outdoor spot in Yellowstone. See the full Yellowstone guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Yellowstone run from 19°F in December to 72°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Mammoth Hot Springs itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Yellowstone from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Yellowstone weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
44.96694, -110.71222
Destination
Yellowstone, Wyoming

Mammoth Hot Springs: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mammoth Hot Springs?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Mammoth Hot Springs. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mammoth Hot Springs?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Elk often bed down on the lawns around the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.

Is Mammoth Hot Springs free?

Yes, we list Mammoth Hot Springs as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mammoth Hot Springs?

Mammoth Hot Springs appears on Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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