Stevenson Island
The largest island in Yellowstone Lake and can easily be seen from the northern end of the lake.
Plan Around Stevenson Island
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Stevenson Island Details
Stevenson Island is the largest island in Yellowstone Lake and can easily be seen from the northern end of the lake. It's named for James Stevenson, an early park explorer and geologist. The remains of an abandoned steamship, the E.C. Waters, is slowly sinking into the island's sandy beach.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
West Thumb to Fishing Bridge
Nearby Parks Around Stevenson Island
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Stevenson Island
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1.6 mi away
Gull Point Drive
For a close-up view of Yellowstone Lake, take Gull Point Drive off of the Grand Loop.
1.7 mi away
Gull Point
It was given its name in 1895 for the prevalence of gulls in the area.
2.2 mi away
Sand Point
The point was named by the Hayden Survey in 1871 for the sandy beach at the point.
2.3 mi away
Lake General Store
Located on the shore of scenic Yellowstone Lake and housed in a 30-foot cedar octagon.
