Yellowstone National Park Lake

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Sep 5, 2024
The late is beautiful. Of the way past the fishing bridge to the east entrance there is a road that takes you up high and you can get amazing views. It’s stunning. Full review by Flyingboy58
Aug 12, 2024
We drove by this lake for about 1/2 hour. It’s massive, like one of the Great Lakes back in the Midwest. We stopped at West Thumb and walked down to the shoreline. I like the story about hot spots in… Full review by lilirishstar
Jul 5, 2024
If you visit West Thumb Geyser Basin, you can walk a long boardwalk trail that goes along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. There are many geothermal features to see along the trail. Yellowstone Lake… Full review by Robert D

Facts

Depth:120.09 m
Surface elevation:2356.71 m
Surface area:352.24 km²
Mean depth:42.37 m

Questions & answers

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At the Lake hotel, does anyone know where the business center is located (with computers for guests to use)?
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I did not stay there, however, I would contact the hotel and ask them, try searching Yellowstone hotels here on trip advisor to get connected. I stayed at Grant Village and was able …
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I did not stay there, however, I would contact the hotel and ask them, try searching Yellowstone hotels here on trip advisor to get connected. I stayed at Grant Village and was able have the staff at the Lodge at Old Faithful help with a question and a hotel change. Have a great and safe trip
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Are month of January nice visit yellow stone and water falls
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I do not believe you can get to the lake in the winter. Many of the roads and most of the facilities are closed in the winter. The lake is in the lower East side of the park and the main …
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I do not believe you can get to the lake in the winter. Many of the roads and most of the facilities are closed in the winter. The lake is in the lower East side of the park and the main open area is in the North West corner.
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Are water falls running in Sept. As good as in early june
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They do run in September even in October but nothing compared to early June
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Hi, need advice from someone who has visited Yellowstone National and knows the area over all really well. I am a 28 …
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Hi, need advice from someone who has visited Yellowstone National and knows the area over all really well. I am a 28 year old guy taking my parents currently in their 60s. Please advise sites which are friendly for elderly people since my parents won't be able to do hiking or walk too long on steep trails. These are the list of places I have chosen to visit with my parent since we will mostly driving around with our car: Please tell me if any of these spot requires too much walking or has steep trail? Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Artist Point Old Faithful West Thumb Geyser Basin Geysers - Mud Volcano Area Midway Geyser Basin Norris Geyser Basin Biscuit Basin Boiling River Firehole Canyon Drive Upper Geyser Basin Lower Yellowstone River Falls
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Avoid going on trails to Canyon falls the upper and lower falls, they are bit steep and not recommended for old people with heart and breathing issues. Artist point gives a good view …
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Avoid going on trails to Canyon falls the upper and lower falls, they are bit steep and not recommended for old people with heart and breathing issues. Artist point gives a good view of the lower falls from a distance. Mammoth Hot springs has a steep trail with lot of stairs. But drive up to the trerrace area to have a good view of the whole mammoth hot springs Terraces without much of strain.
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Where do I make reservations to stay in Yellowstone?
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