Nuphar Lake
A small lake located at Norris Geyser Basin just off the entry road.
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Nuphar Lake Details
Nuphar Lake is a small lake located at Norris Geyser Basin just off the entry road as you make the first bend after having turned off Grand Loop Road. The lake is named after a genus of yellow pond lilies that was apparently present in 1888 when one of the Hague Expeditions passed through the area. The lilies are no longer present, possibly due to water contamination from the drilling of the nearby Carnegie Borehole (water from the lake was used to cool the drills, then returned to the lake). The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory maintains an ambient air temperature monitor at Nuphar Lake.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Nuphar Lake
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0.2 mi away
Norris Geyser Basin Museum
Flush toilets are available at the museum.
0.2 mi away
Norris Geyser Basin
Even among hydrothermal areas, the Norris Geyser Basin is pretty hot.
0.2 mi away
Ledge Geyser
The second largest geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin.
0.2 mi away
Pinwheel Geyser
This geyser is best known for the spiraling veins of colorful, temperature sensitive algae.
0.2 mi away
Porcelain Basin
Pulsating Porcelain Basin is alive with steam and boiling water.
