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West Thumb Geyser Basin – Abyss Pool, Yellowstone National Park, South view 20110818 1📷 DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0

West Thumb Geyser Basin

Yellowstone, WY

Nature

Hot springs and pools spilling into Yellowstone Lake, with a boardwalk loop that passes the Fishing Cone and the deep blue Abyss Pool. The large parking lot suits RVs, and the loop takes about 45 minutes.

Nearest town
Yellowstone, WY
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.4175, -110.5725

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 May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Grant Village CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from West Thumb Geyser Basin · 430 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lewis Lake CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from West Thumb Geyser Basin · 84 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bridge Bay CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from West Thumb Geyser Basin
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Fishing Bridge RV ParkCampsite
    14 mi from West Thumb Geyser Basin · 310 pitches
    CaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Headwaters CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from West Thumb Geyser Basin
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  • Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from West Thumb Geyser Basin · 273 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Wyoming · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is West Thumb Geyser Basin?

West Thumb Geyser Basin is in Yellowstone, WY, at GPS 44.4175, -110.5725. It is about 31 mi from West Yellowstone.

Can you camp near West Thumb Geyser Basin?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grant Village Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass West Thumb Geyser Basin?

West Thumb 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 West Thumb Geyser Basin?

Places worth a stop nearby: Old Faithful (13 mi), Old Faithful Inn (13 mi), Grand Prismatic Spring (15 mi) and Hayden Valley (17 mi).

When is the best time to visit West Thumb Geyser Basin?

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