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    Grand Prismatic Spring: Tours & Tickets

    2,936 Reviews
    #8 of 139 things to do in Yellowstone National Park
    Nature & Parks, Hot Springs & Geysers
    Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
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    Brightly-colored hot spring, the result of algae that live in the water.
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    Large spring, but limited view on cold mornings

    We stopped here on a cold morning and the view was limited. The fog rising from the spring is very dense and the walkway can be slippery if its snowed. You definitely want to pick a time when its clear and dry to get the...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Phyllis C
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Must see

    The Grand Prismatic Spring was one of the top things we saw in Yellowstone NP. You have to be patient and/or lucky in getting a parking spot, but it is well worth it. A nice boardwalk loops by the Excelsior Geyser, which is something to...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank JonInIndy
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Amazing colours

    Wow just wow. So beautiful. We started off by walking on the boardwalks on the ground up to the spring (not much parking so had to park along the road) and the view from the boardwalk is pretty seeing the colours up close. However like...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Vanessa C
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Simply Beautiful!

    Hiked the Fairy Trail to an overlook above Prismatic Spring; view was spectacular! Can get crowded but is a must see in Yellowstone!

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank ketadog
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Rather disappointing.

    I am not a Nellie Naysayer, but after all the beautiful photos and wonderful recommendations, I have to admit that I was disappointed in the GPS. Don’t get me wrong, all of the thermal activity in YNP is amazing, but it was something of a...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank 611barbw
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Gorgeous views from top of hill...must see this way and not on the boardwalk!

    #1 Rule: Don't forget your camera, make sure your batteries are charged and that you have plenty of SD cards for your digital camera. The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank USN_Seabee_Wife
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Another Gem

    These pools of steaming water are magnificent. You just need to go there to experience the colors, the smells, enormity etc. We live in such a beautiful and majestic country. So grateful to be an American.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Juniorkp
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Looks Like a Giant Eyeball

    Grand Prismatic Spring is in the Midway Geyser Basin which is located north of Old Faithful on the Grand Loop Road. There are 2 ways to view it. One is from the boardwalk trail but you don't get a very good view of it this...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Lynn W
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Went at dusk, amazing colors

    Geyser boardwalk leads up to the Grand Prismatic Spring. You can't see it from above but I took great shots with my DSLR and we spend a good 60 min there just marveling at how stunning nature can be. Must do when in Yellowstone.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Ailton007
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    The best in Yellowstone

    We went just before sunrise - it was very cold and the geyser due to this was very steamy and the walkway was wet and slippery- there was no one to be seen - we took very dramatic pictures... in order to see the geyser...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank DORDubai
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    21 June 2019|
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    Response from kaylee_morr | Reviewed this property |
    There is a short uphill part of the trail but people of all ages were hiking the trail. It is not long at all, less than I mike I would guess. There are a couple of geysers along the way too so it feels like a short trip... More
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    17 May 2019|
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    Response from Shalika W | Reviewed this property |
    Yes it will definitely be snow that time of the year . Best thing you could do is to call the park and ask for information about the roads. Yes most of the hiking trails will be close specially the prismatic area . hope... More
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    23 March 2019|
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    Response from CDH075 | Reviewed this property |
    Hello, September can be very unpredictable (weather) so hopefully you will luck out and get a clear day to enjoy the Grand Prismatic Spring! We visited in mid September and one day it was clear and warm (high 60's) and the... More
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