Steamboat Point
The point was given its name for the "steamboat" like puffs of steam coming from Steamboat Springs.
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Steamboat Point Details
Steamboat Point is a point on the northeastern shore of Yellowstone Lake at the south end of Mary Bay, south of Holmes Point. The point was given its name in 1871 by the Hayden Survey team for the "steamboat" like puffs of steam coming from nearby Steamboat Springs, located in the small thermal area on the shore at this location. Tables: 2 Restrooms: 1* Fire Grates: 0 * Wheelchair Accessible. 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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Yellowstone Lake
One of the largest mountain lakes in North America.
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Steamboat Point
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
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Steamboat Springs
Named after the steam-powered machines of the early explorers time.
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Washburn Range
Once part of a large volcano that sat outside of the present Yellowstone caldera.
