National Recreation Area
Black Sand Basin
Overview
Service & Activities
Overview
Service & Activities
About
Black Sand Basin is where some of the most thermal scenery in the Park exists. The name was derived from black volcanic glass (obsidian) from eruptions. Other features in this area include Black Sand Pool, Iron Creek, Opalescent Pool, Spouter Geyser, Cliff Geyser, Green Spring, Rainbow Pool, and Emerald Pool.
Cliff Geyser is located on the edge of Iron Spring Creek and is an unpredictable geyser. It frequently erupts 25 - 33 feet in varying durations from 10 minutes to 2 - 3 hours.
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
CONTACT
307-344-7381
Details
SEASON
May - September
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
Black Sand Basin is located one mile NW of Old Faithful.
SERVICES
Trail
ACTIVITIES
Bird Hunting
Hiking
Photography
Sightseeing
Wildlife Viewing
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