A large complex of springs in Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs, was created over thousands of years by hot water from the springs cooling and depositing calcium carbonate. Typically a bleached-white hue, the dramatic terraced sections flow with water originating from rain and snowmelt, causing a frozen cascade effect (though the water that forms this area is extremely hot). The flow of water depends on the environment at any given time, but you can walk the boardwalks along the lower and upper terraces, observing the scenery and wildlife. To visit Mammoth Hot Springs and other attractions in Yellowstone National Park, use our Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary planner.
Tours to Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs reviews
-
I have not seen anything like Mammoth Hot Springs elsewhere in the states. It offers a wow moment and fantastic visions. We have visited multiple times and always have been delighted to see this...
I have not seen anything like Mammoth Hot Springs elsewhere in the states. It offers a wow moment and fantastic visions. We have visited multiple times and always have been delighted to see this... more »
-
Mammoth hot springs is a fascinating part of Yellowstone and the first thing you meet when using the North Entrance. Very extensive boardwalks allow great views of the terraces and springs.
Mammoth hot springs is a fascinating part of Yellowstone and the first thing you meet when using the North Entrance. Very extensive boardwalks allow great views of the terraces and springs. more »
-
Our family had been to Yellowstone a couple of times, but we had never done the north side. Mammoth lives up to its name. There is an upper and lower with different parking areas. Once you park there several boardwalks you can wonder around to see the various parts of Mammoth Hot Springs. We took our 3 girls and they really enjoyed it. There is a small town near by with shops, restaurants, restrooms and park areas.
-
Very cool place to visit. You can drive around the vehicle pathway and see the different parts of it or you can walk around the various parts using the walkway. There were elk all around relaxing near the information center nearby. There is free WiFi in the area too. Also, there is an in park hotel there that you can reserve (reserve at least a year in advance of your visit) less crowded area when I went (around 5:30pm)
Plan your trip to Yellowstone National Park
-
Compose it!Your own itinerary for your car vacation, beach vacation, city trip, any near or distant journey ... ready within 10 minutes.
-
Customize it.Refine your plan. We find the best routes and opportunities.
-
Book it.Choose from the best accommodations (Expedia, AirBnB), airlines and activities, by yourself or share with travel professionals for the utmost experience. Up to 50% discount!
-
Do it yourself.Or share your plan with travel professionals for a customized trip
Popular things to do in Yellowstone National Park
Hidden gems in Yellowstone National Park
Nature in Yellowstone National Park
Trails in Yellowstone National Park
Side trips from Yellowstone National Park
Nearby attractions in Yellowstone National Park
Trips in Mammoth Hot Springs by other users
29 days in West Yellowstone
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Uncle Tom's Trail
12 days in Yellowstone National Park
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
Slough Creek
Lamar Valley
Calcite Springs Overlook
5 days in Bozeman
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Yellowstone Institute
Lamar Valley
The 45th Parallel
15 days in Wyoming
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Cody
15 days in Wyoming
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Cody
10 days in Bozeman, Devils Tower & Black Hills & Badlands
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Bozeman
Devils Tower
Rapid City