We left Yellowstone Park to make our way back to southern Idaho. Took advice to detour to see this and it was worth the drive. A roadway and homes swallowed up in the 1950's following a surprise Earhquake. The parking lot off the road has exhibits and enjoy the silence of viewing.

The drive from West Yellowstone to Earthquake lake is worth the trip out. Once you get to the Visitor's center and hear the story then go see the devastation for yourself it brings it into perspective. The exhibit is more than facts and science, it's a story about real people that will draw you into this place. It's a can't... More

But they need to put up more signage with information for us that visit this route in the winter and the visitor's centre isn't open!

This area is beyond comprehension! The history of the phenomenal earthquake that caused an entire mountainside to fall and sweep onto the opposite side of the mountain is just the stuff of impossible dreams. The tragedy of lives lost in the quiet darkness of the beauty and serenity of this mountain area, is compelling and an exquisite example of how... More

A beautiful area, but the visitor's area was closed so we could not find out a lot as a first time visitor to the Lake

Worth seeing if you are heading to Virginia City from West Yellowstone. Very eerie seeing trees still peaking out of the water where there was once a mountainside.

Really wanted to come here. Visitors center was closed, but you could get the feel of the tragedy just being in the area. Overwhelming at the thought of being here on that terrible day.

A friend recommended this, and frankly I wasn't really looking forward to it. However, it's impressive. The Visitor Center was closed Labor Day for renovation, but the signs along 287 were sufficient. An amazing insight into the power of mother nature, and a tribute to those who perished in the quake and it's aftermath. The facts that made my jaw... More

beautiful area resulted from such a tragedy. It was drizzling and overcast the day we visited, which added to the surreal, spooky effect.