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Sight Norris, Yellowstone National Park

Norris Geyser Basin

A sight in Norris, Yellowstone National Park, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Norris Geyser Basin in Norris, Yellowstone National Park
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Yellowstone National Park, alongside 4 sights, 3 activities and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Artist Point, 11 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Norris
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Artist Point

    Classic viewpoint of the Lower Falls and the yellow walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Hayden Valley

    Open valley along the Yellowstone River with bison herds and frequent wolf and bear sightings.

    Activity · 13 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Grand Prismatic Spring

    The largest hot spring in the United States, in Midway Geyser Basin; in winter its steam drifts over the Firehole River.

    Sight · Yellowstone · 15 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Fairy Falls Trail Grand Prismatic Overlook

    Short climb to a raised platform above Grand Prismatic Spring for the full color rings.

    Activity · 16 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

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

    Sight · 17 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Mammoth Hot Springs

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

    Outdoors · Yellowstone · 17 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Norris Geyser Basin is a stop on our Glacier to Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Yellowstone National Park

2 more curated sights in Yellowstone National Park. See the full Yellowstone National Park guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Yellowstone National Park run from 19°F in December to 72°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Norris Geyser Basin itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

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Address
Norris Geyser Basin, Wyoming 82190, USA
Coordinates
44.72624, -110.70428
Destination
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Norris Geyser Basin: quick answers

How much time do you need at Norris Geyser Basin?

Plan on about 2 hours at Norris Geyser Basin. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Norris Geyser Basin?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk both Porcelain and Back Basin loops.

Is Norris Geyser Basin free?

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

Where is Norris Geyser Basin?

Norris Geyser Basin is at Norris Geyser Basin, Wyoming 82190, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Norris Geyser Basin?

Norris Geyser Basin appears on Glacier to Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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