Grotto Geyser

Grotto Geyser is located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park with a six-foot cone that has collapsed sections and is surrounded by petrified trees standing like pillars. Water erupts from multiple openings and shoots in different directions, shaped by a complex underground plumbing system.

The geyser was named in 1870 as one of the first seven officially named geysers in the Upper Geyser Basin. This early recognition shows how important these natural features were to the first European-American explorers and visitors to Yellowstone.

Scientists and researchers regularly study the geyser's temperature of 200.1°F and pH level of 9.1 to understand volcanic activity patterns.

Visitors can observe eruptions from designated wooden boardwalks that keep people at safe distances from the hot springs. The best times to watch are early morning or late afternoon when steam does not obscure the view as much.

Water sometimes erupts from multiple openings simultaneously and reaches heights up to 15 feet, reflecting the chaotic nature of its underground system. This unpredictable behavior makes each eruption different from the last.

Location: Wyoming

GPS coordinates: 44.47180,-110.84200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55