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Yellowstone National Park (WY, USA), Norris Geyser Basin -- 2022 -- 2680📷 Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0

Norris Geyser Basin

Yellowstone, WY

Nature

The hottest and most changeable geyser basin in Yellowstone, home to Steamboat Geyser, the world’s tallest active geyser, and boardwalks through the milky Porcelain Basin. The parking lot fills by mid-morning in summer.

Nearest town
Yellowstone, WY
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.7262, -110.7034

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Mesa Falls to Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, Hayden Valley and Cody

274 mi9 stops5 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Norris CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    1 mi from Norris Geyser Basin
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Norris Geyser Basin · 273 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bridge Bay CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Norris Geyser Basin
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Fishing Bridge RV ParkCampsite
    20 mi from Norris Geyser Basin · 310 pitches
    CaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Yellowstone Grizzly RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Norris Geyser Basin · 240 pitches
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  • Grant Village CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Norris Geyser Basin · 430 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in Wyoming · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Norris Geyser Basin?

Norris Geyser Basin is in Yellowstone, WY, at GPS 44.7262, -110.7034. It is about 20 mi from West Yellowstone.

Can you camp near Norris Geyser Basin?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Norris Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Norris Geyser Basin?

Norris Geyser Basin is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mesa Falls to Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, Hayden Valley and Cody.

What is there to see near Norris Geyser Basin?

Places worth a stop nearby: Madison Campground (10 mi), Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (11 mi), Hayden Valley (13 mi) and Grand Prismatic Spring (15 mi).

When is the best time to visit Norris Geyser Basin?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)