Shoshone Geyser Basin
Not too many people make it to Shoshone Geyser Basin.
Plan Around Shoshone Geyser Basin
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Shoshone Geyser Basin Details
Not too many people make it to Shoshone Geyser Basin: the only way to get there is to paddle across Shoshone Lake or hike 8.5 miles from Lone Star Geyser. You'll find 110 geothermal features here in pretty pristine condition, notably the Minute Man Geyser, which actually erupts every one to three minutes.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
West Thumb to Fishing Bridge
Nearby Parks Around Shoshone Geyser Basin
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Shoshone Geyser Basin
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0.2 mi away
Little Giant Geyser
This inactive geyser comes form an interestingly orange-stained vent in the middle of the basin.
4.4 mi away
Lone Star Geyser
Backcountry geysers can be just as spectacular as the ones popular with tourists, but minus the crowds.
4.4 mi away
Lone Star Geyser
With a nearly 9 foot-tall, steep sided cone, this popular geyser has one of the largest cones.
5.8 mi away
Spring Creek
Located 5.5 miles south of Old Faithful on the Old Faithful to West Thumb Road.
5.9 mi away
Shoshone Lake
The second-largest Yellowstone lake and is popular with kayakers and canoeists.
