The Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park is arguably Earth’s most beautiful hot spring. It is in the Midway Geyser Basin, located in Yellowstone National Park.
This amazing geothermal feature reaches a boiling point as high as 795 degrees Fahrenheit. These extraordinary temperatures have attracted many tourists to Yellowstone, especially to see its brilliant colors.
If you ever wondered if you could see a rainbow in the Grand Prismatic Spring, the answer is yes. You can literally see every color in the rainbow in this spectacular spring.
Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail
I want to tell you a secret about visiting the Grand Prismatic Spring. You do not want to see it at ground level like the people are doing in this image, but instead, you want to take a little hike up the trail to see the spectacular view below.
The bad news is that parking is minimal, but it’s well worth waiting for a spot. I suggest getting to Grand Prismatic Spring very early in the morning before the crowds arrive.
The other bad news is that the trail is a pretty good incline, so those with health issues or using a wheelchair will experience a challenge getting to the top. But trust me, it’s worth the pain to get here as the view below is nothing like you have ever seen.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is an almost 3,500-square-mile wilderness home to spectacular canyons, alpine lakes, rugged mountains, lush forests, hot springs, and other wildlife species.
It is also home to many plants and animals, ranging from buffalo to grizzly bears. The park’s many wildlife species make it unique among national parks, and the diversity of the animals makes it one of the most popular in the country. Seeing elk, bighorn sheep, moose, bear, and deer is not unusual.
Camping in Yellowstone
We camped at Yellowstone, which, in my opinion, is the best way to enjoy the park. We stayed at the Bridge Bay Campground, located at the park’s south end. With crisp flush toilets and running hot water, you won’t have to compromise modern conveniences to enjoy incredible views of the Yellowstone River and the Absaroka Mountains.
This campground has restrooms and running water, a playground, a swimming pool, an exercise room, a fishing pond, and a small restaurant. It also has an information center with maps, brochures, and even a free Wi-Fi hotspot.
Other amenities offered at this campground include electricity, a barbecue grill, and an ATM machine. You’ll also find cabins and campsites within the campground. All campgrounds have access to a restaurant, gas station, and restaurants to stay well-stocked on food and drinks while you’re enjoying your trip to the park.
Head over to the Jackson Creek Campground, depending on how long you stay. This campground is less than five miles from the entrance of the park. There are numerous cabins and campsites available to rent, and the site features a picnic area. There is also a playground and running pool. This campground has no ATM, but the restaurant has free wireless internet. You can also get free Wi-Fi access if you connect using the internet connection at your campsite.