Grand Prismatic Spring
United States, Wyoming
Overview
natural hot spring within Yellowstone National Park
Photography
When to Shoot Estimated
Best Times
Sunrise
Winter
Best Months
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Access & Drone Info
Access
Difficulty Estimated
easy
Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.
Drone
Unknown
↑ 122 m
Night ✓
Registration req.
Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.
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Photo credits
- Cover photo:Wikipedia / Grand Prismatic Spring · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Excelsior Geyser:Wikipedia / Excelsior Geyser · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Flood Geyser:Wikimedia Commons / Aerial image of Excelsior Geyser (view from the east).jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Lemon Spring:Wikipedia / Meyer lemon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
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Quick Info
| Country | United States |
| Region | Wyoming |
| Difficulty | easy Estimated |
| Best Times | Sunrise, Winter Estimated |
| Drone | unknown |
| Parking | Unknown |