Spruce-Fir Exhibit
Located 10.6 miles north of West Thumb Junction on the West Thumb to Fishing Bridge Road.
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Spruce-Fir Exhibit Details
The Spruce-Fir Exhibit Picnic Area is located 10.6 miles north of West Thumb Junction on the West Thumb to Fishing Bridge Road. Along with the picnic tables is an exhibit explaining the contrasting forest types that are present in the area. Tables: 4 Restrooms: 0 Fire Grates: 0 Every picnic area has tables, except for the 3 newest areas near Gibbon Falls, and most have vault toilets. You can use camping stoves and self-contained charcoal grills to prepare food at any picnic area. Fires are permitted only in picnic areas with fire grates. Only one picnic area - Madison - has water. Camping is not allowed in any picnic area. Special fire restrictions are occasionally put in place when the danger of wildland fires is great. If you plan to light a fire in the park, please ask about current fire restrictions at the entrance station when you arrive.
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