Grotto Geyser Sunrise Beauty

August 8, 2025

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Captivating Yellowstone National Park wintry sunrise view of the popular performer Grotto Geyser on the bank of the Firehole River with a skier on the boardwalk. Grotto Geyser splashes 15 feet from 1.5 hours to a day. The weirdly shaped cone may have resulted from siliceous sinter covering trees. The riverside geyser is one of the most picturesque and predictable geysers in the park.

During its 20-minute eruptions, a 75-foot column of water arches gracefully over the river. Eruptions are about six hours apart. Watch for water flowing over the edge of the cone beginning 90-120 minutes before an eruption. Grotto Geyser has an average temperate of 200.1°F

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic wonders. People from around the world have been drawn to Yellowstone to witness these wonders for themselves. Now, millions of people come to Yellowstone each year to make lifelong memories of watching erupting geysers, roaming wildlife, and the artistry of thermophiles.

Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. National Park Service photo by Neal Herbert.

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