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Mammoth Hot Springs


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 54 attractions in Yellowstone National Park
Traveler Description: Beautiful limestone formations make this hot spring unique.
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Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
Activities: Cross-country skiing, Snowmobiling, Viewing wildlife
Address: Upper Loop Road Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Tel: 307-344-2263

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5 of 5 stars
veneziate   3 contributions
California
Oct 31, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Although I agree with some of the past reviewers that the terraces have have dried up, there is still some color especially at the upper terrace near Canary Springs. When I went with my family, we parked by the lower terrace and walked up several flights of wooden stairs to get to the upper terrace. The stairs were kinda creaky... more

nice
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3 of 5 stars
sun20   9 contributions
Michigan
Oct 9, 2009

If you are rushing in time, this place can be skipped. A few spots are still nice; but many of its scenes are 'dried out'. Without new hot water from underground, you lost color. If you take a long walk in a loop, most of the time it is not very interesting - comparing with the other places in the... more

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3 of 5 stars
mom2cutestboys   36 contributions
Olive Branch, MS
Oct 8, 2009

I was not impressed the last time I went to Mammoth Springs, July 2009. Last time I went was August 2004. It was too much walking for nothing. Next time I would take the Terrace Drive and get out and look. Then I would park in the last parking available heading North as you head into the Mammoth city area.... more

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5 of 5 stars
rfamilyLosAngeles   3 contributions
Los Angeles
Sep 8, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

There is a little known secret in Yellowstone...there are only two places in the park that you are allowed to swim and one of them is just 2.5 miles north of Mammoth Hot Springs. It is a truely unique experience and one not to be missed. Look for two parking areas on either side of the road. There is a... more

Awesome
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5 of 5 stars
chaimlit   7 contributions
New Haven
Aug 29, 2009

While based in Canyon Lodge my family visited Mammoth Hot Springs. Loved the fascinating Hot Spring Terraces. Restaurant that is across the street from the big Mammoth Hotel is very very good. We had a fabulous meal there and this was not easy feat with my 2 vegetarian daughters. Hiked along the Beaver Ponds Loop Trail for some really nice... more

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5 of 5 stars
mgreenw   8 contributions
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jul 23, 2009

I loved it just for the sheer beauty. I don't know what else there is to say about it!! more

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5 of 5 stars
alchemist3136   97 contributions
West Bend, Wisconsin
Jul 19, 2009

The terraces full of water are amazing. The colors of the mineral formations range from bright white to tan to brown. Plan on spending an hour or more exploring all of the different areas. Some of the walkways are steep, so you may want to explore the bottom, then drive up to the top terraces. I've heard that its not... more

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5 of 5 stars
TouristMD   1,644 contributions
Baltimore, Maryland
Jun 23, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

I loved the Mammoth Hot Springs area, there are so many interesting and unique formations. There are two parts to the Mammoth Hot Springs, the Upper Terrace Drive and the Main Terrace Walk. The drive was nice, there are a few active feature, but I enjoyed walking around the Main Terrace more. There are trail guides at a box at... more

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4 of 5 stars
capsfan2002   167 contributions
Richmond, Virginia
Jul 8, 2007
7
people found this review helpful

Toured in July, 2007. I'm not really sure what the negative reviews below are about. I thought this was a great geological wonder. There was water actively still working when I was there. The water is at work throughout but not the bursting geysers of other parts of the park if that's what you're expecting. I found the colors amazing.... more

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2 of 5 stars
mnhubby   120 contributions
Plymouth, Minnesota
Jul 7, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

We arrived at Mammoth Hot Springs hoping to see "Mammoth Hot Springs." My wife and I had our youngest child in a stroller at the time, and if you have a young one in a stroller, then do not stop here. There are countless stairs here, and you may as well leave your stroller in the car. The hot springs... more

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Mammoth Hot Springs Address

Upper Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Tel: 307-344-2263