Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs
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Beautiful limestone formations make this hot spring unique.
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  • CypressT
    74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My favorite hotel in Yellowstone National Park
    This was my second time at this hotel and I'd make it my go-to choice if visiting Yellowstone again. The rooms in the hotel are clean. Front desk personnel are friendly. The little bear soaps in the bathroom are a special touch. Rooms do not have a tv or ac but the hotel has internet. Seeing Elk or Bison in the parking lot and nearby grounds is a common experience. The hotel seems to get crowded during the day with lots of park visitors stopping by but a night it's dark and quiet. There's a restaurant and bar within walking distance.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 16, 2023
  • Pat M
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A pleasant surprise!
    Mammoth Hot Springs was a pleasant surprise! The hotel was lovely and the food (that we had) was good! They also had complimentary coffee available, starting at 5 am for those of us heading out on a wildlife viewing adventure. I will have to say that of the four hotels in the national parks that we visited this time, it was the only one that provided that gracious gesture. The springs were interesting, but I enjoyed walking around all of the property and looking at the historical buildings that are still being used. The ranger station/visitor center is also quite interesting. I would definitely go there again.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 19, 2023
  • Rick B
    Round Rock, Texas1,402 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome!
    Mammoth Hot Springs was incredible! this area is full of hot springs and travertine terraces. There is also a small village with all the services you need, restaurants, lodge etc. There are miles of boardwalks that twist and turn past the colorful springs. Stay on the boardwalks for your safety and to protect the fagile ground around the springs. Also try to visit Fort Yellowstone built in the late 1800's when they War Department administered the park as the National Park service did not exist yet.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 23, 2023
  • travelgal1994
    Franklin, Tennessee1,050 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful, don’t miss it!
    How amazing is this area!!! We had no idea it was this big and beautiful! Its a true surprise! Our first stop in YS we were there in the rain and it didn’t slow us down! Actually it made it much more interesting! To see the various formations and colors. Wow… this is a beautiful not to miss area!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 25, 2023
  • jehenson81
    Washington DC, District of Columbia24,923 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lower Terraces
    I opted to stop at the lower terraces of the Mammoth Hot Springs since it seemed to be less crowded. You have to climb stairs to get up to see the terraces. The first one was the Minerva Spring and Terrace. It was kind of cool, white in color and you get to be up close and personal with them. The next terrace up was gorgeous, the Jupiter & Mound Terraces. The colors were reds, oranges and yellows and made me think of a sunset. Other people said the next terrace up wasn’t worth the walk, so after the first two, I headed back down. Still very impressive.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written April 22, 2024
  • Julie
    58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bucket list trip exceeded our expectations
    Mammoth Hot Springs is a must-see in Yellowstone! Norris Geyser Basin was also amazing!!! Actually our entire trip to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons ranks up there as one of the best vacations we've ever had. Would do it all again in a heartbeat đź’“
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 12, 2024
  • SwonQonDoi
    Boston, Massachusetts405 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mammoth Hot Springs @ Yellowstone National Park
    The beauty of nature is pure and endless. We've witnessed it with our own eyes and felt it with our own bodies. Our journey led us to Mammoth Hot Springs, one of the most iconic and fascinating geothermal features in Yellowstone National Park, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to witness the power and beauty of geothermal activity. With its stunning terraces, vibrant colors, and fascinating geological formations, Palette Spring, in particular, showcases a range of hues, including brilliant whites, yellows, oranges, and browns, creating a visually stunning spectacle. There was a series of boardwalks and viewing platforms that allowed visitors to explore the terraces up close. Mammoth Hot Springs, like all areas of Yellowstone National Park, is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is subject to strict conservation measures. Visitors are reminded to stay on designated trails and boardwalks to protect the fragile thermal features and to ensure their safety. We spent hours enjoying the beauty of Mammoth Hot Springs and left with hearts full of wonderful experiences.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 16, 2024
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eobert
Columbus, OH1,431 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Business
This property is amazing. The staff needs much training. I really liked the cowboy guy he is a great operator and I liked the whole cowboy thing he had going on. Our room was amazing. The decor is so cool. The property is well maintained. They had so many things closed due to the pandemic that they really should just close completely. I was sent no less than four emails with info regarding wearing a mask due to the pandemic but said nothing about all the stuff closed or not available to guests. If I had known about the lack of amenities like no coffee maker in the room or offered at nearby restaurant next door due to water being turned off at 10am and check is at 11am. No ice machines operating I would have booked another hotel. Xterra who manages this property is one of the largest but worst companies in the hospitality business. I would never stay at this property again.
Written July 30, 2020
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Bubs
Rocester, UK42 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
The actual hot springs and geothermal features are excellent and well worth the trip however be warned - it is much much larger and with a much more Steep incline than it looks in photos.
HOWEVER The visitor centre and currently closed hotel at the bottom are not able to cater for the VAST numbers of cars going down and there is no cafe open or any where to get proper food. There’s a general store selling very expensive snack food , if they haven’t sold out. I don’t know how this area copes when the road to the north is actually opened up as it was very over peopled.
Written September 13, 2022
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WednesdayNightGirl
McKinney, TX1,364 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Friends
This is a really beautiful spot. It’s also very crowded - we had a little trouble finding a parking spot.

Especially if you go during the summer, I’d recommend being there early or, if you’re staying inside the park or close by, waiting until the day trippers are starting to leave.

There are nice bathrooms here, too!
Written September 16, 2021
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Jenn
Kingwood, TX246 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
The Mammoth Hot Springs site is located inside Yellowstone off a one lane highway with pullouts for slower traffic. When you get there, there is an actual little town, but all the hotels are closed because of COVID. There is a tiny grocery store.

We were VERY disappointed because the Mammoth site was DRIED UP. We went in June 2020 & could not believe our eyes. There are so many prettier places in the park
to visit than this. Go find Inspiration Point, or the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone but you can miss this hot mess.

Oh, and there is a gas station there but they Hot Springs were OUT OF GAS!
Written July 12, 2020
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Tommy599
Two Rivers, WI858 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
At Madison (23 miles into the park) we turned north onto HWY 89 along the Gibbon River for the first 14 miles to Norris, and then 34 miles up to Mammoth Hot Springs. All along the way we stopped at every steaming femoral until we got to the wonderful sights of Mammoth Springs.

Tom had visited this point 15 years ago but the tour bus only stopped at the bottom of the lower terrace area. --- Well we first pulled off at the upper terrace (no buses allowed) area to look at the top of the terrace within a grand 1/4 mile boardwalk view. We then went on a 1.5 mile long one way road tour with CLEO of the surrounding features above the terrace.

We then went down to the highway and viewed the bottom of the terrace (that is what most tourists stop to see). The color of the terraces are just fantastic both above and below. For those that have never seen the terraces, they are a layered cascading steps tones of colorful deposits built up from underground heated water and minerals.

Turned around in downtown Mammoth springs, as it is mainly only a massive resort and a few shops and restaurants were closed. Decided it was not worth the trip to go the extra 5 miles north to the park's North entrance to look at the old gate (only large enough for one way traffic way back when the park was first open.
Written November 1, 2020
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HuskerTraveler2
Lincoln, NE1,194 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Less visited. Much of the terraces are no longer fed by the hot springs, so it is decaying to a bright white limestone. This is much different from my visit 40 years ago. Gardiner, MT is only 5 miles away where you can actually eat inside at tables.
Written August 25, 2020
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC24,923 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
I opted to stop at the lower terraces of the Mammoth Hot Springs since it seemed to be less crowded. You have to climb stairs to get up to see the terraces. The first one was the Minerva Spring and Terrace. It was kind of cool, white in color and you get to be up close and personal with them. The next terrace up was gorgeous, the Jupiter & Mound Terraces. The colors were reds, oranges and yellows and made me think of a sunset. Other people said the next terrace up wasn’t worth the walk, so after the first two, I headed back down. Still very impressive.
Written April 22, 2024
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moecat2020
12 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
This honestly wasn't the our favorite spot in Yellowstone. The boardwalks are nice, but there are tons of stairs and zero shade, making it tough for little kids. Definitely take your sunscreen. The best thing is that just up the road are bathrooms, a gas station, and a cafe that does take-out during the pandemic. There are tons of elk in the area.
Written August 2, 2020
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db7477
Carlsbad, CA3,456 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
Mammoth Hot Springs is an absolute Yellowstone MUST! We planned to enter at the north entrance just to visit MHS enroute to Canyon Village and we were not disappointed. It takes about two (2) hours to walk about the boardwalks and see the many springs, pools and travertine formations.

We parked about 1/4 mile away in front of the Ranger station and enjoyed a takeout lunch from the restaurant beside the hotel. I’d give the Bison Bratwurst 🌭 4 stars!
Written October 2, 2021
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DannyWasserman
Virginia Beach, VA4,570 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Mammoth Springs are Surreal !! Very busy tourist stop, so try to get there early. There are alot of walking paths that take you around the Springs. The shapes of the rocks and smooth formations of the rocks and steam coming from the springs are really amazing. This is a spectacular place to take in. Take lots of photos and videos while you are there.
Written June 20, 2021
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