āØļø A natural hot spring feature in Yellowstone National Park.
ā ļø Currently closed for swimming due to 2022 flood impacts.
šļø Experience a unique natural thermal feature in the North Entrance Area.
š¶ Initial 50 yards of the compacted soil trail are accessible.
šø Great for nature photography, even if swimming isn't possible.
š« Swimming is currently not possible at Boiling River due to significant impacts from the 2022 floods.
ā ļø Hydrothermal waters are dangerously hot ā never touch them.
š» Unpredictable wildlife and steep terrain pose safety risks.
āæ Trail beyond the initial 50 yards features rocks, eroded surfacing, drop-offs, and hills up to 20% grade, making it not fully accessible.
š„¶ Most Yellowstone lakes and streams are dangerously cold; swimming is generally not recommended or prohibited.
ā Swimming is currently not possible at Boiling River due to impacts from the 2022 floods.
š Firehole Canyon near Madison Junction offers a swimming area in summer.
š An aquatic invasive species, the red-rimmed melania (a small snail), was discovered in the Boiling River swimming area in 2009.
š Observe safe distances from all wildlife.
š· Stay behind fencing, guard rails, and ledges.
š§ Use caution around park waters which are cold and fast.
š« Never touch hydrothermal waters ā they can cause scalding.