Tourist Attraction · Yellowstone National Park, WY

Old Faithful

About

Famous geyser attraction in Yellowstone known for its hot-water eruptions on a consistent schedule.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 27,943 Google reviews.

No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot and free street parking.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other tourist attractions in Yellowstone National Park.

What works

  • Consistently well reviewed

    4.7 stars held across 27,943 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.

  • A genuine local landmark

    27,943 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.

  • Works with kids

    Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.

  • Restrooms on site

    The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.

  • Free parking

    A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.

Worth knowing first

  • Hours are not published

    Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.

  • Popular enough to be busy

    27,943 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

  • The only one of its kind here

    We list no other tourist attractions in Yellowstone National Park, so there is no fallback close by if it disappoints.

Planning a visit

General guidance for tourist attractions, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

An outdoor spot worth a look when you are already in the area.

A good fit for anyone looking for somewhere new nearby.

When to go

Weekday visits are usually the quietest.

What to bring

  • Water
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen on clear days

Amenities

Family Friendly
Restrooms
Parking Available

Common questions about Old Faithful

What is Old Faithful?

Famous geyser attraction in Yellowstone known for its hot-water eruptions on a consistent schedule. It is a tourist attraction in Yellowstone National Park, WY, at Yellowstone National Park.

What are the opening hours at Old Faithful?

No opening hours are published for Old Faithful. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the listed number, (307) 344-7381, before travelling.

Are there restrooms at Old Faithful?

Yes, restrooms are available at Old Faithful.

Is there parking at Old Faithful?

Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot and free street parking.

Is Old Faithful good for kids?

Yes — Old Faithful is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Old Faithful rated?

Old Faithful holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,943 Google reviews.