Mammoth Hot Springs

Mammoth Hot Springs

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

4.7(6,712)naturalEasy

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🌡️Temperature163°F
🏊Typenatural
🥾DifficultyEasy
💰Price$35 park entry
📅Best SeasonYear-round
👥Crowd LevelHigh

About Mammoth Hot Springs

A massive complex of terraced travertine hot springs at Yellowstone's northern entrance, where superheated water deposits tons of limestone daily to build ever-changing white and orange terraces. The boardwalk system winds through steaming formations that have been reshaping themselves for thousands of years.

Access

Wheelchair accessible

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Travertine terracesBoardwalk systemEver-changing formationsElk herdsViewing only

Water Minerals

CalciumCarbonateSulfurSilicaMagnesium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Mammoth Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Mammoth Hot Springs is 163°F.
How much does Mammoth Hot Springs cost?
Mammoth Hot Springs costs $35 park entry per person.
Is Mammoth Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, Mammoth Hot Springs requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Mammoth Hot Springs?
The water at Mammoth Hot Springs contains Calcium, Carbonate, Sulfur, Silica, Magnesium.
How difficult is it to get to Mammoth Hot Springs?
Mammoth Hot Springs has a easy difficulty level with wheelchair accessible access.

Recent Google Reviews

Kevin Sealy• Google Review

"This was incredibly cool to see. We stopped to see the Northern part of Yellowstone while traveling through Montana. Everything about Mammoth Hot Springs was great. We saw wildlife, the springs, the R..."

2/7/2026
Leanne Lawrence• Google Review

"What a view! A boardwalk wraps around this entire area offering up close and personal views. It's really something to note the steam coming out of the ground, and the shapes and colours of the rock."

3/1/2026
Iryna Shchukina• Google Review

"Mammoth Hot Springs looks like something out of another world. The white travertine terraces really remind me of Pamukkale in Turkey — layered, bright, and невероятно beautiful. Walking along the boa..."

2/16/2026