Mud Geysers
Mud Geysers emerge at 7,870 feet elevation in Yellowstone, located 504 meters from Grand Loop Road via established trail. The temperature data lists as 'H' (hot) without specific measurement in an environment averaging 34 degrees Fahrenheit annually with 147 inches of snow.
The thermal features occupy high-elevation terrain where heavy snowfall and extreme cold define the annual cycle. The site sits in subalpine forest near tree line, with thermal activity supporting microbial communities in an otherwise inhospitable environment. The geyser basin displays characteristic acidic thermal features.
Documentation of specific naming and historical use remains limited. The feature fits within Yellowstone's broader thermal inventory, managed under permanent protection since the park's 1872 establishment. The area saw scientific documentation rather than commercial development.
Access from late May through October when road and trail conditions permit. The half-kilometer walk crosses moderate terrain. Tower Fall Campground, 30.5 kilometers away, provides established camping with dining and services at nearby Roosevelt Lodge. Cold-weather gear remains advisable even in summer at this elevation.
Is Mud Geysers worth visiting?
Best for
- Overnight camping trips
Overview Tower Fall Campground—elevation 6,600 feet (2012 m)—is on the north side of the steep, winding, road to Dunraven Pass. The campground is near the Tower General Store and Tower Fall. The Lamar Valley, with spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities, is nearby as are several Day Hikes in the Tower and Northeast Area. Roosevelt Lodge, a short drive from the campground, offers dining and horseback riding. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (F...