Upper Geyser Basin Travel Guide
Yellowstone National Park
Visit Upper Geyser Basin
Popular places to visit
Old Faithful
Its iconic stature and reliability attract visitors from around the world. View this geyser, which always satisfies with its regular dramatic shows.
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
Have a close view of a natural phenomenon while learning about the science behind it. The show happens 20 times daily.
Upper Geyser Basin
Explore the great outdoors at Upper Geyser Basin, a lovely green space in Upper Geyser Basin. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Grand Geyser
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grand Geyser during your travels in Upper Geyser Basin. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Giant Geyser
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Giant Geyser during your travels in Upper Geyser Basin. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Beauty Pool
Explore the great outdoors at Beauty Pool, a lovely green space in Upper Geyser Basin. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Things to do
Old Faithful: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour to Grand Prismatic Overlook
6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch
Old Faithful, West Thumb, Grand Prismatic Audio Tours
Yellowstone Grand Prismatic Spring Self-Guided Walking Tour
Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful
Top hotels in Upper Geyser Basin
Old Faithful Inn - Inside the Park
"The location was wonderful and the lodge was very unique & historic so that was all very pleasant however the food and choices for food were uneatable and the amenities of a shared bathroom for showers and personal needs were scarce Room was extremely small however comfy and charming. We were celebrating ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
"Restaurant was way overpriced. Check in was 4pm, but didn't get in room till after 6pm."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Old Faithful Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
White Buffalo
"Clean and quiet. We weren't there for long, had to skip breakfast"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
"Great stay! The breakfast was plentiful and had a lot of options. We used the laundry; it worked fine. Bought quarters at the front desk. Room was plenty big. Didn’t spend a lot of time in the room as we were in the park late each evening."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Stage Coach Inn
"The room floors were not clean."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Geyser Basin
West Thumb
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in West Thumb. You might want to make time for a stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin or Grant Village Campground.
Lake Village
If you're spending some time in Lake Village, Yellowstone Lake and Pelican Valley Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Canyon Village
Travellers like the parks in Canyon Village, and Canyon Visitor Education Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Mammoth
While visiting Mammoth, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Yellowstone Historic District and Beaver Ponds Loop Trail.
Tower Junction
Visitors to Tower Junction like its parks and historical sites, and Roosevelt Lodge is a sight worth a stop.
