Old Faithful Reviews

What a beautiful site to see! It's worth the stop for sure. Make sure to go inside the shop and have some huckleberry ice cream before or after you see it.

This is one of the main attractions in Yellowstone National park. Place where big crowds are gathering. It takes some time to see it in the action but I would say it is worth it! Don't forget to bring water and hats / sun umbrellas with you because on the sunny day it gets really hot while you are waiting, and there are not a lot of shade around this Geyser.
Some tips: if you see a small crowd gathered around Geyser it means that it just had erupted, if you see a lot of people around it means that eruption can occur pretty soon.
Average time between eruptions 65-75 minutes.
Also, there is a board near info center / store where you can find next approximate eruption time.
In any case it one of the must see places in Yellowstone. Definitely recommend it!

I would have waited any length of time to see Old Faithful erupt - it turned out to be over 90 minutes. If you just miss an eruption I suggest you get lunch or a snack while waiting. There is seating surrounding the geyser. A look at the visitor center is another option. The wait was well worth it as the park's most famous geyser finally blew.

My wife and I visited Old Faithful twice during our 3.5-day exploration of Yellowstone National Park. The first time we visited, the weather was cold, damp and cloudy. While it was nice to see it erupt, it left us underwhelmed. We were actually more intrigued by the information displays in the visitor center and the wooden construction of the nearby Old Faithful Inn. We saw the geyser erupt again on our last day in the park just before leaving to travel to the Grand Tetons. On this visit, it was warm and sunny. The visual spectacular of the geyser's eruption was much better with blue sky as a backdrop than with grey clouds. Still, Old Faithful is not the most impressive geyser in the park. It is simply the most predictable. And I would have to rate the Grand Prismatic Spring as the park's best natural feature over any of its geysers, despite the fact that it doesn't really do anything.

Worth a stop once. This is one of those things that is neat to see once but we probably won't return. It gets very busy but luckily erupts about every hour or so. Check in with the desk to see the times. We enjoyed walking the pathways around all the geysers in the area and were able to see wildlife on our walk.

We had heard about Old Faithful since we were kids, so we wanted to see it. It was very cool and did not disappoint! Depending on when you arrive, you can be waiting for quite awhile. Luckily, there is a lot of seating available around the perimeter of the geyser, but it did completely fill up with lots of people having to stand and wait for it to erupt. We were really glad we got there shortly after it had erupted, so we were able to get seats. They are backless benches that seat about 5-6 people each. Once it is over, you can walk over to a store and there are some other things to see right there. They have built up the area around the geyser, so it really is it's own attraction area. Definitely worth a stop, simply because it is the easiest and closest geyser you can get to. Many of the others require walking a much farther distance (1-2 miles roundtrip) to reach them from the parking lot.

Was even more interesting and exciting than I expected. Lots to see around the area. Much larger area to see and do. A must visit.

We arrived a just the right time for Old Faithful to erupt. It was my 2nd time to see it, however my spouse had never seen it, so it was perfect.

Great to visit in October--chilly but uncrowded. Super walk to other geothermal attractions as well.

“worth the trip” would write the famous French guide Michelin
At regular intervals the geyser spits out in 2/3 minutes up to 40000 litres of water at 40 metres height
Thousands of postmen sitting all around patiently waiting for the beginning of m eruption of the “old faithful” 
Magnificent nature - we stay without words

It’s the “Granddaddy” of all Geysers. You need to experience it once in your lifetime. It definitely draws a crowd but they disperse quickly after the geyser settles back down. Pretty cool

Yes, it's just a ton of steaming hot water shooting up from the earth but you must see it. Of course, you can't go to Yellowstone and not see this. It is crowded so be patient and grab a seat early. The rangers keep updated signage around the area of when the next predicted eruption will occur. It is very close to on time, they call it Old Faithful for nothing. Around the area is the Inn, a restaurant, a shop, a visitor center, and restrooms.

I have heard about this all of my life. Finally seeing it at 66 years old did not disappoint. We enjoyed it so much we saw it a second time.

This is an absolute Must See when you visit Yellowstone National Park! No, it isn’t the most exciting thing in the World however; you won’t regret watching this amazing Geyser do its thing.

Especially after the 2012 film, everyone wanted to go there and see the Yellowstone geysers. I really liked the Old Faithful geyser - it's something! Very strong impressions and emotions from what he saw. The smell of sulfur is just one of the minuses.

All the hype is about this Geyser so of course we had to come. But I’m slightly disappointed because although it faithfully erupts every hour, it isn’t the best I’ve seen. There was another Geyser on the hike from Biscuit Basin that was even better. It was also very crowded as the lodge and inns are all there. Depending on where you stand, you might get sprayed on. When dispersing, it’s like leaving a concert with everyone lining up at the bathroom. The hike there is great though as there are bison and other geysers to see.

Old Faithful is the poster child of Yellowstone. It erupts every 1 1/2 to two hours. There is not much shade so remember the sunscreen. There are plenty of places to view the eruption. The eruption is also very quiet, not loud like you might expect. Because it is the most popular spot, expect a lot of people and long lines for food and at the gift shops. At this time they are still using some Covid protocols making lines even longer.

There was no cell service in the park, and I had forgotten to get the forecast times before hand. I thought there would be signs at the entrance, and there was not at West Yellowstone entrance, nor was there a sign with posted times anywhere visible in the Old Faithful area, store, etc. Just be aware of that.

We saw the cone. Missed the eruption by about 15 mins. We have been fortunate to have seen geysers, so we elected to continue and explore the park.

For a lot of us, Old Faithful USA childhood memory from when our parents brought us here or just something we always wanted to do. There are some iconic places in the world which are notoriously underwhelming: The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Stonehenge, Niagara Falls and unfortunately Mount Rushmore (which I disagree with, but it is much smaller than the pictures). So, I would say Old Faithful itself is close to being in that category and here’s why; you have to expend so much time and fortune to get there. It’s really important not to make it a focus of a long trip (which, by definition, Yellowstone is a long trip). One of the roads coming at Old Faithful from the NorthEast is closed for construction making a jam in the western edge of the park of cars and campers. We arrived at the park about 3:00 pm after driving over Beartooth Pass from the NorthEast Entrance. Our plan was to drive in, head south, and circle the entire park including Old Faithful and be gone through the West Entrance around sunset after the crowds had died down. We failed because the one road was closed forcing us into the main stream of traffic on the west side which took hours to get down to Old Faithful. So, we arrived at the giant parking lot and weren’t quite sure where to park in the vast empty expanse so we just followed everybody and we arrived at the venue. In the interest of full disclosure, we are not big on crowds on vacation. So, we hung back on the logs in the dirt. You can see it just fine from anywhere, we just happened to be there when it was not very crowded. We didn’t go up on the boardwalk because we had our dog (which are prohibited up close). Here is the tip of the day: grab your lawn chair! The lawn chairs are also awesome in the rest of the park because the terrain does not lend itself well to sitting. We had a bathroom emergency and went into the bathroom and they were clogged with paper towels and disgusting. We needed food and we each got a sandwich from the cafeteria line; they appeared to have been made days ago like when you forget a piece of cheese on the counter. It is VERY difficult to find food within the park, pack your own food in. Back to Old Faithful; it would be our last stop in the park after spending a day swimming in the river on the west side were the other hot springs feed into the river. We saw many families enjoying it and it looked great. There are a lot of things I would see in the west before I would do the crowds and the cars at Old Faithful.

Take the hike/walk around the board walks. So worth doing. Somehow we timed it to see several geysers go off. The views are incredible and all I can say is it's a must do and well worth your time. I took hundreds of photos that day.

The most predictable geyser in the park that drains the most people. Fortunately its surroundings are very well appointed.
A short trip to the visitor center allows you to know the time of the next eruption (or the site, when you pick up from the network).
We saw two eruptions during our ride on Upper Geyser Basin and it is interesting to see it from several angles. The second eruption seemed to rise higher than the first.

We managed to see this four times during our stay. It is especially good to see it from a distance on the hill behind the geyser.

There are so many things to see in Yellowstone but this is a must do/see! We went at the beginning of the season so it wasn’t too crowded. Eruption times are accurate within the +- times so don’t be late.

The 130-140 foot geysers should be on everyone’s bucket list! Watching the over 200 degree water erupt from the earth is truly amazing!
While Old Faithful was the first named geyser in Yellowstone, there are many others nearby. Take some time to enjoy them!
Old Faithful erupts every 91 minutes on average, but the time to the next eruption is greatly affected by the size and duration of the last eruption.
If you love mathematics as I do, learn about the bimodal frequency distribution of the duration and frequency of the eruptions. It’s a great opportunity to learn about linear regression as well.
With so much to learn and enjoy, this is absolutely a must see for everyone!

There are benches in front and surrounding that you can sit at while waiting. Great spot for lunch as well. Predicted show times are in the rangers station

I think Old Faithful is even more representative of Yellowstone than bison or the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. It is amazing that it has erupted relatively predictably for so long and continues to do so. It is crowded but there is also a lot of parking and a lot of space to spread out to see it erupt. I liked having the crowd in my photos as it lends scale to the eruption and they are part of the reality of visiting the park.

In my opinion it was the best experience of my life. People were very nice to us and friends. We had a good time and fun. The weather was perfect for a good trip and everything was cheap. My friends and I are grateful for all the experience we had, it was our best experience!

You can check online to see when the next predicted eruption will be. This helped us plan what time to get to the park.

When you arrive, there is a big parking lot to accommodate the crowds. Old Faithful is a very short walk from the parking lot. Arrive ~30 mins early to get a seat on the benches in front.

The visitors center has predictions for all of the geysers and a map to show all of the stops along the way. We walked the 2.8 mile loop around and enjoyed seeing the other geysers and hot springs. It’s an easy walk (paved pathways and boardwalks throughout) with a few spots to stop and sit down along the way as needed.

Old Faithful geyser is everything it is hyped up to be! Quite reliable also in its timing which is convenient for the time pressed tourist. Best seen from the observation point in the hills opposite the Old Faithful Inn, which is a moderate hike of about 30 minutes away from the Inn.

Overrated in my opinion, but it's worth seeing once if you're in Yellowstone and can find parking. It's more fun in my opinion to explore the area around Old Faithful with all of the other geysers and pools. They do have a sign to let people know when they expect it to go off next, but it's just a prediction and sometimes is off by 20 minute or so outside of the window of time they give.

If you want to get a good view of Old Faithful, watch from the far left corner. We sat in front and the steam coming up covered up seeing the geyser.

Just amazing! We watched multiple eruptions. I highly recommend downloading the National Parks app and listening to the audio walking tours as you explore the area. I learned so much! This is an area of incredible natural beauty and should be preserved as best we can for future generations. Simply wonderful!

Yellowstone was an amazing experience. Lots of sights to see. Amazing views. Bison were on the move during our visit and it was amazing.

Go to Old Faithful, hopefully early, grab a bench, enjoy the crowd and join the wave. Old Faithful will deliver and then explore the more interesting pools, geysers and thermal features in the Upper Geyser Basin. We were fortunate enough to witness six (6) eruptions... my favorites were the Riverside Geyser and Morning Glory Pool.

Old Faithful gets all the ink but the other features are the true stars.

How can you go to Yellowstone and not go to Old Faithful? You have to go! We were fortunate as we stayed at the Inn and our room overlooked the geyser. We saw it erupt 7-8 times. It gets crowded around Old Faithful so come early if you want a seat. Another great way to watch it is by having a cocktail at the Inn's deck. Also, you can hike up to an overlook where you can watch everything down below. This provides a great view of everything in the area including Old Faithful.

I visited Old Faithful Geyser at the Upper Geyser Basin. I arrived at 9:30 am during September and had no problem getting a parking spot. It turned out as I walked up that I was within 5 min of the next eruption. The accuracy of the estimates is amazing for something with as many variables as a geyser. While not the tallest or longest erupting, Old Faithful has that majestic beauty that makes you fall in love with it right away!

Have visited several times since 1967, and it is indeed a national treasure. The geyser is a genuine natural wonder. The old inn is an architectural gem. Pleasant trails through geyser basins and hot springs in the area. Something that every American should experience. However....on summer days the crowds can be overwhelming. And a certain percentage of visitors are pushy, loud, rude and disrespectful. Also, parking onsite can be a huge headache. So we parked instead at the lot for the Black Sand Basin, and walked the 1.7 mile easy trail to the Old Faithful area. Much easier parking, and a pleasnt way to approach the center of activity. Anyway, while at the Old Faithful area, be sure to stay long enough to see the geyser erupt, and spend at least a few minutes sitting in an easy chair inside the old lodge and soaking up the atmosphere of a bygone age. The dining room in the old lodge is also very unique and authentically Western, and worth patronizing.

In my opinion it was a great experience. I think the size of the geyser was amazing. I also think it was fun because it was full of merchants and the geyser was exploding as soon as I saw it. I would definitely visit again.

Short time in Yellowstone on a road trip (SD, WY, MT) to a destination wedding brought us, on a rainy (and snowy) day in September to the east entrance. After going around the lake in the rain and cold, with construction slowing us down, we got to the Old Faithful area just 15 minutes before a scheduled eruption. Crowds were thinner (off season) and the geyser did not disappoint. Parking was not a problem in late September. Saw a wayward bison near the lodge and visitor center! The geyser basin around Old Faithful is well designed for crowds to enjoy this experience. Visited nearby Upper Basin area as well. Fascinating to see the earth's interior "bubbling up" with various kinds of thermal eruptions. Having been in Yellowstone in January and twice in the busy summers, this was a subdued visit. We did not stay at the accommodations in the park nor take time for a meal.

We went at night and it wasn't that busy. It erupted pretty quickly so we didn't have to wait long. It was cool but with so many other spectacular things to see, it wouldn't be my first choice.
We visited in August 2021.

It was kind of disappointing to see in person. While the entire concept is pretty neat and is cool to see, the hype of Old Faithful makes it underwhelming. While there, we did get to see the Beehive go off (which did not disappoint!). If you have young children I would recommend trying to time this attraction in the +- 10 minute window as there isnt much to do for them around the area, and they probably won't be impressed with water shooting out of the Earth after 3 seconds.

We arrived around 8am and there were already quite a few people there. We didn't have a problem getting a front row seat at that time. The eruption occurred around 8:45am. It's pretty cool. The height makes it worthwhile. Take the walkways around Old Faithful afterwards for other views and some other geysers. I doubt this would be worth it later in the day with the crowds.

Very coool experience! It erupts every hour and a half. We drank coffee while waiting. The cafe has food, so you can wait for the eruption while relaxing. A must do while in Yellowstone!!

I hadn't been since 1966 and I was not disappointed. We got there about 15 minutes before the eruption and it was gorgeous. Some things never change and make you want to go back more.

We spent two nights in the Old Faithful area and could not get enough of this spectacle. Be sure to check the schedule.

Tourists who come from all over the world to pay admiration to this wonder of punctuality, the show deserves the trip and the tribute.

Old Faithful - a reliable and amazing geyser. Site geared up for large visitors and can easily find a spot to watch this natural phenomenon.
If you have the time, explore the boardwalks behind Old Faithful and visit the lobby of the hotel just to marvel at the internal structure.

Very cool place! This was not on our list to go, but we saw that it was so close from our hotel in Yellowstone we made the short, and beautiful, drive over. Not disappointed at all. I never realized they were so many geysers in and around the park. Walk at your own pace with beautiful scenery all around you as well as lots of wildlife. If you're close, make sure to make the trip!

This is the crown jewel of Yellowstone. What can I say. Yes, this is a geyser. Yes, there are crowds. Yes, it only lasts for 2-5 minutes. However, it’s so hard to articulate the majesticness and grandeur of Old Faithful.

This is an unbelievable sight! The whole area is wide open and very large with lots of boardwalks. They have it set up with benches, all with a grand view no matter where you sit. When we arrived, we didn’t have to wait but 15 minutes when this geyser erupted. This is just one of the many sites to see at Yellowstone.

We were very fortunate that we just happened to arrive about 30 mins before the next eruption and were able to grab one of the last available front row seats. Even though we were just ‘out of season’ (early October) all seats were taken well before ‘the action’. The fact that Old Faithful is the ‘star attraction’ means that it has to be on the list but it’s best if you can get there early as there is so much more to see in the park. The earlier you are, the easier you will get in and out, especially of the parking lot, which is huge.

The experience seemed great to me because it poured like water upwards out of nowhere and we all got wet and we played and we really enjoyed the truth. I would go again

It was so cool to see Old Faithful spout! We made it to the area with 10 mines to spare. It was crowded but not difficult to snag a great spot to see it.

Very nice experience to see old faithful. You might need to wait an hour or so to see it but it’s work it when it does go off. A lot of people waiting here for the perfect picture or video. Recommend this to anyone visiting Yellowstone.

We arrived just in time to see Old Faithful erupt. benches are available for viewing but you need to get their early to get a seat. Parking lot was busy at 2 pm so plan accordingly if you arrive earlier in the day. We saw our 1st bison hanging around the geyer.

This was at the top of our list so we went here first and arrived around 8:15 on a Saturday. We were super lucky in that the next predicted time was about a half hour after arrival, so we used restrooms, asked about loop trail, watched a few minutes of intro video and found a spot along boardwalk to sit. I think the anticipation was part of the fun. The actual event was exciting as well, but trying to video and get pics of such a grand thing possibly took away from part of experience. No other time were we there that it went off near the time we arrived (except at end from far away), but had we got to experience it fully again, I would have possibly opted to put camera down for second showing.

We left early and dressed in layers, but at around 10, wished I had shorts on and left hoodie in car. We got quite hot and sweaty on loop trail and somehow ended up on a loop longer than we wanted, so got kind of uncomfortable and sunburned on arms and collar of shirt area (had sunscreen only on face, ears, and front and back of neck) quickly from removing hoodie, which we realized after we got back in visitor center. This left me quite uncomfortable for rest of trip, so put sunscreen on any exposed area and assume you might drop your coat or hoodie as it starts off cold, but gets hot fast.

Old Faithful and Morning Glory Pool were our favorites. I'd advise that if you don't want to see so much there or walk so much in the heat, walk on outer road to Morning Glory and walk back the way you came. We meant to take shorter route to move onto to other sites, but took boardwalk as advised by ranger on way back and that seemed to tack on a mile. Boardwalk did have interesting sites, but again similar features can get monotonous and you get extra sites in route to MG anyway.

Arriving around 8:15 a.m., we had no issue with traffic nor parking on a Saturday.

I originally gave this 4 stars, but changed it to 5. If there were a 4.5 stars, I'd do that ;-) There is so much to see on those trails and the excitement of OF, beauty of Morning Glory Pool and multiple other features warrant 5 stars. It being so hot and a park ranger acting bored with her job when asking what equated to a 30 second response warrants a bit less than 5.

Nice area and cool experience overall, but could get a bit monotonous if you take a longer trail.

Awesome experience! We had the bonus of Beehive going off after. The view from the lodge is nice as well as seeing up close.

The defining feature of Yellowstone. Although repeat visitors, and visitors with time, will want to explore the many other highlights of the park, this is first for newcomers - and even "veterans:.

In my opinion, it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. It seems like an incredible place with very beautiful views.

As I sat waiting for Old Faithful to erupt I thought of how beautiful our land is and how fortunate we are to enjoy such wonders.

Make sure you check the times and get there earlier than what is anticipated. You need to get a good to decent seat. Nothing is guaranteed with the geyser. It could last for a minute or up to about four minutes. It could be a grand show or thats it? It still is great to see it.

FYI once you are by the vistor centers in the park you probably will have cell phone service. A great place to facetime/skype/ what ever someone to have them watch it.

It was surprisingly easy to get a good view of the geyser. We expected it to be crowded, but when we got there, there was plenty of space to sit down on the deck or on one of the benches. While waiting for the geyser to go off, we took a little walk through some trees and over some thermal activity. Seeing this geyser is a must-do at Yellowstone!

Bucket list item for sure, we got there early in the morning which I highly recommend. There was a large line going to Old Faithful in the early afternoon.

Old Faithful geyser is a must while in Yellowstone. Easy viewing platform with predictable schedule. Park does a great job letting you know when to be there for best experience. Even though it is busy, always can find seating to enjoy the show.

Tired. Old Faithful might have been spectacular once but it’s very average now. Crowds waited at the rail like celebrity watchers at a film premier

Old Faithful only last 2-5mins., on average every 92mins. give or take 10mins. Before getting into Yellowstone and lose you phone reception go onto Yellowstone Parks website and see what the predicted time for eruptions are. If you go into the visitor center they also have a board with eruption times on it. Small trail is located around Old Faithful so you can see it at different views.

Across the street from the visitor center there is a restaurant and LARGE gift shop I would suggest stopping over there too.

We enjoyed watching Old Faithful erupt 3 times while we were staying at the OF cabins nearby. It's quite a show & you have it pretty much to yourselves during the off hours when everyone goes back to their hotels for the night. We really enjoyed the sunset eruption. The only drawback is that it is a very congested area so be prepared to deal with crowds of people.

On Reputation alone you have to see it at least once. Get there just after a eruption so you can get a good place to sit. kickback and wait for the next.

Great time walking around. We timed the geyser perfectly, as we only had to wait about 15 minutes before it went off. Parking and traffic in and out is crazy, but we got lucky going in and found a close spot.

Old Faithful is a must see at Yellowstone. The regular crowds show it’s popularity as everyone waits with camera poised in the bench-seating near the geyser. We hadn’t checked the schedule - they say that it’s generally predictable- but like many others we waited nearly 30 minutes for action. When it spotted, it was quite impressive-though we saw other geysers which were it’s equal (or even higher) as we waited.

It’s a must do at Yellowstone

We stayed at the Old Faithful Inn, so we saw her blow many times. Go at sunrise but dress warm. Also go down wind to feel the mist from the spray.

Learning center has great information about the park. There is a lodge where you get good coffee and ice creams. Old faithful is one of the must see attractions within the park. Learning center will have the exact eruption time and they also have a movie before the eruption time and after the eruption

The landscapes are unique, with geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife all around. Every corner feels like a new discovery. It’s a place you should visit at least once in your life – unforgettable!

The Old Faithful Geyser is something I’ve heard about all my life so finally getting to see it was a thrill! The park service has a board near the geyser with eruption times listed. We had time to visit the gift shop and get a beer from the restaurant before it blew. The crowds are spread out so it was easy to view. There are places to sit up close but we were further back and still could see it fine. They have a good size village there with lots of shopping and eating available.

The geyser's eruption was both punctual and awe-inspiring. The viewing areas provided excellent vantage points. The area was well-maintained, and the amenities, including restrooms and dining options, were convenient and clean.

The one icon you must see. Not as impressive from far away but if you get out and walk the area, you surround yourself with Old Faithful and the others and it makes for an exciting experience. We came twice, both in the mornings when crowds were lower. The walk is easy but wear non-slip shoes as the walkways are wet. We enjoyed watching all of the geysers along the walkway.

Not as spectacular as you’d think. Stop along the other geysers on the way , better photo spots and better scenery. Be aware of traffic congestion making the trip down a bit longer than you plan for

Just need to see it for yourself :)

First of all, not all the road names match the road names on Google Maps and on the map.

The parking lot for Old Faithful is huge! I wish I knew for sure where I could go, a little confusing.

I cannot believe the people that are rude. Everyone came here to enjoy the experience, but there is always someone that needs to be rude - you know who you are - stay home next time.

First time visit. Quite the event seeing the old faithful geyser. as if on time it performed its show, but the cloudy day limited the view.

spectacular view to see and witness the amazing creation of God. A must see in USA if you are a tourist. Worth the travel. book your hotel earlier to stay in the area otherwise no extra place or inn to stay especially when summer season.

My husband and I saw Old Faithful while in Yellowstone National Park. It goes off about every 1.5 hours - the prediction times are listed on the internet and visitor center. Due to earthquakes, the eruption time is predictable. It was very crowded and few had masks on. It is directly behind the crowded visitor center parking lot. Once it goes off, it's neat to watch. It shoots thousands of gallons of hot water over 100 feet. Even though it's crowded, make this apart of your stop in Yellowstone - it's the must do for everyone.

Old Faithful delivers every day, on a regular basis, so you need to get there and get in line. Old faithful surges regularly, so get your camera ready to take these pictures as it shoots off anywhere from 20 to 60 feet in the air. They can last up to a minute or so. It's a marvel of America's greatness and a must see and do.

Watching Old Faithful Geyser erupt is a Yellowstone National Park tradition. People from all over the world have journeyed here to watch this famous geyser. The park’s wildlife and scenery might be as well-known today, but it was the unique thermal features like Old Faithful Geyser that inspired the establishment of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park in 1872.

Old Faithful is one of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone and one of six that park rangers currently predict. It is uncommon to be able to predict geyser eruptions with regularity and Old Faithful has lived up to its name, only lengthening the time between eruptions by about 30 minutes in the last 30 years.

Old Faithful erupts about every 90 minutes now give it take 10 minutes they say. During peak season you should arrive about an hour before to get a good seat or viewing spot. We saw the last daylight eruption that was projected for 8:01pm but went at 7:43pm.

The eruption lasts between 1 1/2 minutes to 5 minutes. Ours lasted 3:43.

Unfortunately we had a 2 hours drive back to Gardiner so we could not check out the rest of the thermal activity the basin had to offer.

Huge parking lot. WiFi, yes I said WiFi. Restrooms. Some wearing masks, few social distancing because of the crowds. If you don’t want to be near someone I would recommend skipping this one. Otherwise, enjoy and check it off your bucket list.

The big draw for the Yellowstone National Park is Old Faithful. We went to the 442 pm performance on the day we were there. The venue is, over all, a large area with a number of facilities. Of course, for a draw like this, there is never enough parking. I might suggest that a visitor try to time their arrival just after Old Faithful does her thing and grab a parking spot as people leave the event. The other thing is, just take the first spot available. It’s all in walking distance. There was good 90 second show then go, and it’s just like the photos and right on time. Limited seating in front of the geyser. There is a raised walkway around the geyser. Good (indoor) bathrooms and a number of eating facilities and gift shoppes are available. There is a new overpass being constructed for improved access to this venue.

Too many people in June 2021 and cars everywhere. Hard to find parking and difficult to get food due to STUPID COVID capacity restrictions yet they allow 500 people to sit butt to butt in seating to watch. You gotta see it but it’s a big pain!

Old faithful erupts about every hour & half. We got there as it had just went off, so we walked around the area seeing more geysers & natural springs. The area is very pretty!!

The geyser is unbelievable! You will be awed! The only drawback is that the park rangers cannot predict the eruption on the minute.

Old Faithful is a must visit at Yellowstone. The crowds were manageable, mainly because of COVID. Multiple viewing points to see the geyser.

Impressive geysers that are worth the wait. Time for next geyser displayed in gift shop. Geology class in action.

We arrived 45 minutes prior to the eruption and already people were filling the benches to see the geysers. Others sat along the boardwalk. Since only about 10 percent were wearing masks, and it was very crowded, we stood well back and to the side and were still able to see the geysers. Go in the morning when it is less crowded. We stopped at lunchtime.

Well you can't come to Yellowstone NP and not see Old Faithful Geyser. Well, you could but it really is something that needs to be done...

True to its name, the geyser erupts predictably which makes hiking around the area easier to manage. Even though it was shoulder season for our visit the parking lot was pretty full, necessitating going through more than once to find a spot. The parking lot is probably what keeps this attraction from getting a fifth star from me. It's really not a fun drive, with one-way signs potentially leading you into someone's cabin (there's currently some construction on the main road too which doesn't help).

Because this is probably the park's most popular attraction the crowds start seating themselves immediately after an eruption to wait for the next one. I recommend getting seated on the south side of the geyser if you want to avoid getting any of the crowd in your shots as well as to have a bluer sky background. But having people in the picture does give a height perspective. Just pay attention to the wind direction to avoid having the eruption blocked out by its steam.

I'd recommend arriving early in the morning unless you're one of the smart ones who booked a cabin (a year in advance) on-site. The morning and evening skies add to the geyser eruption's majesty.

Had fun with the family and friends great for shopping experience. Explore this opportunity for a great experience with your family and friends.

Let me tell you, if you are visiting in the summer during nice weather...parking at old faithful with be terrible. We visited on a Thursday, in August and circled the lot for about 25 minutes to grab a spot. People started creating their own spots on gravel by the time we left. A park ranger did tell us that we picked one of the BUSIEST 3 day stretches during this summer... but they aren't sure why. Anyways, LUCKILY by the time we walked up to old faithful it blew 3 minutes later. Talk about perfect timing. Pack your patience, that's for sure. They are actually pretty spot on with predicting the times that it will blow. It's usually every 40-126 minutes. We saw it blow twice by pure coincidence. After watching it the first time we walked around the geysers that surround old faithful and concluded that walk right as it blew for a second time. Definitely plan to walk behind old faithful and down a cement path, over the river and onto the wooden docks that lead you to the other geysers. Follow the crowds of people and they will lead you straight to them. Behind old faithful were some great geysers!! Do not miss those.

There is a cafeteria next to old faithful although we chose not to eat there. It seemed to be nothing special. Of course there is a gift shop there and restrooms.

Plan to spend 2.5 or so hours there (depending on when it blows) to ensure time to walk around the other geysers that surround old faithful. If you are in Yellowstone, old faithful is a must see.

The geyser itself is exceptional, but don't miss out on all the other geysers all around the site. There is a shortage of bathrooms and the crowds can get overwhelming.

As we pulled into the parking lot we could see Old Faithful going off over the trees. It was well over by the time we got near it. There was an hour and 45 minutes until the next one so we walked around the area and saw lots of pools and small geysers, very cool. Also there was bear poop everywhere. Old faithful finally went off and it was very underwhelming.

Obviously no visit to Yellowstone is complete without seeing Old Faithful!

PRO TIP: if the wind is right, don’t wait for the eruption in the viewing area in front of the Visitor Center. Walk along the boardwalk to the “backside” of Old Faithful and find a quiet spot away from the crowds to wait - you’ll have a much more enjoyable experience!

If it is summer, bring sunscreen and sun protection as the boardwalks around are in full sun and you will be doing some waiting for the eruptions.

Because it's the most famous geyser, most people have super high expectations of this geothermal feature of Yellowstone. Since I had heard it was "just ok," I went in expecting "not much" and instead LOVED IT! It's astounding to think that every 75-90 for YEARS, this geyser has spurted 8,000 gallons of water over 100 feet in the air! I thought it was absolutely amazing, and I am so happy that my family and I got to witness it. We heard the first eruption of the morning was at 9:17, so we arrived around 10:15, and someone in the crowd told us the next eruption was estimated at 10:54. We secured a place on the boardwalk for our party of nine (most of the seating was taken), and waited. It was pretty hot that day and there is no shade here. Make sure to take water and a few smart people had umbrellas. There was quite a crowd, but we packed lunch so we wouldn't have to fight the throngs of people. The thing is... after you watch Old Faithful, you can walk Upper Geyser Basin to see multiple features! If you walk the entire two miles, you can witness the awesome Morning Glory! Just be prepared with water and grit to take this walk there and back. It was worth it, but I'm not sure everyone in our party was mentally prepared for it. I loved every single site, and we got to see another geyser in the basin erupt as well. Highly recommend to put on your patient panties and just take your time! Unforgettable!

It was everything I had heard and seen about Old Faithful. Hard to imagine the timing of this geyser.

The Old Faithful is worth seeing. The visiting Center should know what time the geyser will blow off some steam!

I recently visited Yellowstone NP and Old Faithful in October 2021. It was a great experience and very cool to walk around and see multiple geysers erupting all around me. Old Faithful is one of the more popular areas in Yellowstone and I heard many interesting languages while walking around.

This was interesting to see but by far not the best thing to see in the park. If they post the times we couldn’t find it. There is plenty of room to sit & wait for it. The cafeteria here was horrible. The food is pre made but the lines were still ridiculous. They were apparently out of hot dogs but told us it would be just a min, then 5, then 10, then we heard a guy go to the end of the line & tell people they were out of a lot of things & hot dogs were one thing he said. So that is how I found out after my child and I had been waiting over half an hour total. If you go see old faithful don’t eat there!!!

We stayed at the Lodges. Clocks are available as well as the park app to let you know when she will erupt. There are seats around Old Faithful so you can take a seat and enjoy the eruption. Later in the evening the crowds were much smaller. Enjoy!

Was awesome to see Old Faithful go off. Was fun being there early and the anticipation of when it would go off.

We were in line for food and helpful staff let us know it was 15 minutes until the next eruption. The rangers out there were helpful and very knowledgeable, they even answered a million toddler questions and became our photographer.❤️ This is a must see in Yellowstone!

There is seating, so find out the schedule and arrive early to get a front row seat. With the Inn closed, it is a hike to the nearest restroom.

My son guided me to the back, and he was right...unobstructed view without the drifting spray. Old Faithful was only 3 minutes late!

You always worry that something this iconic won't live up to the hype, but Old Faithful lived up to it! We were really excited to see it start erupting and enjoyed the whole spectacle. You can call a special number to find out the predicted eruption times. After you watch the eruption, go into the Old Faithful Inn and enjoy a Huckleberry Margarita at the bar!

This geyser's a total rockstar. It's like nature's fireworks show. It's a must-see. Mother Nature's grand performance! 🌲🌄🔥

Obviously the most famous attraction in the park. It goes off about every 90 minutes, so if you walk around the Upper Geyser Basin, which is the area behind Old Faithful, you will eventually see it erupt. A lot of people just sit there and wait, which is a waste of time; explore the basin while you are waiting instead. They have plenty of parking and lots of seating directly around the geyser. When it does erupt, it is spectacular.

You sort of have to go here if you visit Yellowstone but I thought that the Prismatic springs were more beautiful. We couldn't access the various online methods of finding out the timings so headed to the visitor centre to find the expected next time and then waited. It was fun to chat to people as we waited but the geyser was perhaps a little less than we expected. You can do various walks to get different perspectives but it was quite hot even in mid September so we just waited for the next eruption.

The geyser goes off every 90 minutes or so, but the times for estimated activity are posted. People will tightly congregate for the last 20 minutes before it goes off. If you are a small person, squeeze through the crowd and sit down. The area is very commercialized and full of Inns and Services. Lots of parking.

On a Saturday morning in July, the parking lot was quite empty on our arrival. (Only one gift store was open but they had a restroom!) The walk to Old Faithful was about three blocks. On the way, a ranger gave us the expected next time for Old Faithful's performance. At the viewing area, not much social distancing going on and 50/50 masks. We chose to "camp" at the far north end (left side facing geyser) and were able to have some space. Amazingly, Old Faithful spouted exactly on time, based on previous. While we waited, we saw beautiful birds flitting around and to the northwest a geyser was spouting for the entire time we were there!! All of our kids took photos and videos and were impressed. Good time for all.

This beautiful geyser is always exciting to see. During our visit there were quite a few people, so we stayed away from the crowd and viewed two eruptions whilst hiking around to the other features nearby. Most people were wearing masks, so I felt pretty safe. The down side is that the visitor center is closed, and there is one main outdoor restroom for the entire place, so there was a wait of about a half hour. We found a one seater near morning glory pool, which was clean and only a minimal wait, but quite a walk west of the Old Faithful visitor's center. Be aware that there is often road work, and traffic congestion this year. I did note an absence of tour buses, but more RV's than usual.

I think that people who are there live witnessed, a tourist visit of a beautiful water geyser that is located in Ohio, i think that it is a good place to visit with your family

Probably the main star of entire Yellowstone, and the most famous geyser in the world.
Located in the very center of the Upper Basin it attracts tens, maybe hundreds of thousands visitors daily.
I suggest walking in the visitor center first - there's an informative museum about the area and geyser, as well info table when's the next eruption. It occurs roughly every 90 min, and on the board is written the estimated time +/- 10 min.
Plenty of benches around the geyser to watch a really spectacular eruption.
Don't get enough with that - go walk around the Upper Basin area visiting many other geysers in the area.

Old Faithful is an iconic part of the first national park. We stayed in the surrounding complex which was great because we got to see it erupt multiple times and from multiple viewpoints.

As advertised, it erupted about an hour and half from the time before. Can't go to Yellowstone without going to Old Faithful. Other hot springs and steam spouts are impressive too.

You have to see Old Faithful during your time in Yellowstone. The geyser puts on quite a show that is a popular attraction for sure.

The eruption schedule for the geysers is published daily so plan ahead. Parking was not too bad around 11:30 in late September. We got to see the eruption with no hassle. Must do!

We had planned ahead the day before to see what the mostly likely times were for our day. So we were lucky enough to get there a few minutes before it blew, and the crowds weren't overwhelming, so we had a seat in the shade. It was pretty underwhelming, as it was our last stop in our few days in the park. When we walked away and saw the Castle Geyser blowing - now THAT was great! Went on for a longer time and a much bigger display. Since that's less frequent than Old Faithful, plan your timing around catching that one and OF, and maybe even one of the others. Plan for several hours and long walks around this whole basin. Another one with part of the boardwalk closed, so you had to double back.

There is a great walk you can do on boardwalks right up to near biscuit basin. This geyser is more predictable and bigger but there are other ones to see too and beautiful prismatic pools with less crowds if you walk more.

It though the area was crowded we had a chance to roam around to see such beautiful Scientific and good place . Nice place not like museum

Old Faithful was amazing. Was not sure what to expect, but WOW, when she did her show it was beautiful. Try to get a seat in between times and just watch as there are smaller geysers in the area as well. It was a gorgeous July day when we were there and it was delightful to just watch nature doing it's thing. It did blow a little higher than I thought it would, so had to adjust camera, but caught most of it on video, Was amazing on how it kept going as it got smaller after the large blow. Wish the man in front of me would of been more careful, his head is in my video though. LOL

Spectacular-there must be some serious volcano below! All ages in awe when the geyser sprouted, and the walk through upper geyser easy with protective boardwalk. Just stunning. Unique natural resource.

We arrived around 8:45am and were able to easily find parking. We discovered the estimated time when Old Faithful would errupt, had plenty of time to find a spot from which to observe. If I'm honest it was all a bit underwhelming. We set out to view the surrounding area and were pleasantly surprised by the other features of the area including the Grotto and the Morning Glory pond. On our way back we decided to climb to the overlook to see the Old Faithful from above, but were blocked by a couple of Bison... all in all it was fun and interesting.

Was on my "bucket list" of things to see on first visit to Yellowstone. We had to wait about an hour until the next predicted geyser so went to the education center. Was surprised by the number of people there to see it. Are there other geysers that maybe go higher? Yes. But, to see this one was still pretty special.

While the eruption times are getting farther between, It's a must see if you go to Yellowstone and the highlight of most everybody's trip. We waited almost an hour and a 1/2 for it to go off, but I got a good 2 minute video of the eruption. There were several Bison around the geyser so many park rangers had to be around to keep everyone at least 25 feet away. The eruption was amazing, shooting several hundred feet into the air at it peak. There is a restaurant, bathrooms and a visitors center on the grounds to get more information and maps of the park. During peak times of the day, parking hard be hard to find so get there early.

Isn't this why people come to Yellowstone. To see Old Faithful in her glory. We were fortunate enough to not be rushed and were able to see the geyser in her full glory numerous times. This was actually the last thing we did before departing the park via the south entrance.

we couldnt even hit this spot because it was a zoo!!!!!!! 45 minutes for a 1 mile drive (there was road work at the entrance. Seems like you should stay in this area if you want to have first dibs on this site. We were there in the evening...which is was a zoo as well.

Of course you don't want to miss this. What I loved the most is the gentle walk around Old Faithful on the boardwalk. You have the opportunity to pass many different geyser's and can see Old Faithful spout from a different angle. We made the mistake of eating at the small cafe on property and were disappointed with the food - burgers were not tasteful at all. I can't speak for the Old Faithful Lodge - it's beautiful and perhaps the food there is better.

Enjoy!

Our tour driver arrived just in time to see Old Faithful erupt. It was a sight to see. I recommend also seeing the Old Faithful Inn.

A must see Old Faithful does not disappoint. The park does a great job generally predicting when the geyser will go. Plenty of parking and seating for that matter even during the whole social distancing thing. There are a few other springs and geysers to see while at Old Faithful. They also have a gas station on site for snacks car/tire repair etc..

We got to witness two eruptions with our grandchildren and it was great both times. The crowd it draws is massive and is fun to see the reactions of all.

One of the best parts of going to see Old Faithful is getting there. We entered at the Northern gate and started our tour with Old Faithful being the last to see on the day. The roads past Old Faithful, the Southern Loop, was still closed to traffic at the time of our visit. The breathtaking scenery in order to get there is magnificent as well all of the wildlife to encounter. There are bleacher type single rows for visitors to sit and watch for Old Faithful to erupt. There is also a sandwich style sign down by the General Store, about a 5 minute walk from Old Faithful, that they continuously update as to the predicted time that Old Faithful will next erupt. The eruption that we saw lasted for approximately 2-3 minutes but just getting to see one of the most famous landmarks in America was very much worth seeing. Right down to the Buffalo that decided to walk through about 5 minutes before the eruption. If you are planning a trip to Yellowstone this is a must stop location.

This stop is naturally on everyone’s list, a rite of passage for Yellowstone visitors. It feels wonderful if you soak in the experience, but wouldn’t really impress your teenage self. All of the surrounding geysers in the area are mostly underrated. The gift & snack shops were surprisingly reasonable. The parking and accessibility were very good.

Old Faithful is the iconic stop in Yellowstone. Everyone has to see it erupt at least once. We saw it then hung around the Old Faithful Village and waited for it to erupt once again. It is pretty spectacular!

Watch the internet for predicted eruption times. We got there about 1/2 hour early and got front row seats. Really cool natural attraction to see at least once in a lifetime. My hubby wanted to go back again but we only had 2 days in Yellowstone and it has so much to see!

It was a beautiful sight when the geyser went off. All the seating options had a great view. When you’re waiting for the geyser to go off, you can go visit the lodge and grab food , drinks, and gifts!!

It is one of Yellowstone's most famous tourist attractions and attracts many tourists to see the spewing fountains. Nearby is a visitor center with exhibits on the interlude springs and the next time Old Faithful gushes.

My favorite part of seeing Old Faithful was the gradual rising of steam from the geyser. For a while, there was a little steam. Then, the steam rose, but it did not get as high as I thought it would. My husband got some great photos of the sequence of the steam from Old Faithful (from a small amount of steam to a lot).

I liked walking the two main loops around old faithful. It was neat seeing all the other geysers, mud pots, blue holes, and other underground activities. In the morning there was mist rising in lots of places all over the valley. There were guides all around on the paths to answer your questions. Old faithful erupts around every 91 minutes. It gets really crowded around 11 to 4. We usually watched early morning and evening. You can go into the Old Faithful Lodge for food or beverage and bring out to enjoy while you watch.

Hard to know what to say that you won't already know - basically it's unmissable. The seating is well-organised but make sure you have water, sunblock and a hat if the sun's out.

Huge parking lot but I would go earlier in the day to avoid the even larger crowds! After it errupts, the staff at the park even puts up a sign that says the next time to errupts so you'll be in the loop. It's super gorgeous and you can view this from all different areas.

I have to say I was not super impressed with Old Faithful as I was watching it I was saying "this is it? I've had a sprinkler bust and make more of a mess lol". I will say it is cold in most of Yellowstone so bring a jacket.

One thing I would make sure to do when you go is check the time! It’s written in several places around the glacier. I know this sounds dumb to say but we found some good seats and just waited. Then we laughed because we had no idea when it would go off and did not have enough service to get it to load on the website. Old faithful was awesome!

This is definitely something you need to see to believe. It was a long drive with many of the roads under repair from the flooding, but so worth it! Ate lunch while we waited. Lots of places to sit and wait or shops to visit while waiting.

I've always wanted to see Old Faithful up close and personal. I stayed in the Old Faithful Village and first thing the next morning, walked up to it as it was going off. I have to say it wasn't the spectacle I expected, but it was still pretty awesome!

Anticipation! We arrived shortly after the last eruption so we had a 50 minute wait. (Times between vary but are posted nearby.) As we were early for the next, we found front and center row seats. This is the highlight of any visit to Yellowstone and magnificent to experience.

An impressive natural spectacle and keeps what the name promises. The geyser erupts regularly and the eruption is fascinating every time – especially on the first visit. The surroundings are well developed and informatively designed, so you can bridge the wait. Despite many visitors absolutely worth seeing and a highlight at the Yellowstone.

Clearly not the most impressive (I prefer Grand Geyser) but it is regular and quite recurring. We can also admire it on the other side where there are no benches. And above all it is necessary to make the basins around with multiple springs, basins and other geysers.

My family has been visiting this place for as long as i can remember and it still never disappoints! An awesome place to visit if you are visiting yellowstone. Little kids and teenagers both love it in my family.

Very fun visiting and viewing Old Faithful, but the main area gets extremely crowded. I recommend hiking up to the Overlook, it's such a unique vantage point. However, be forewarned that it's a pretty challenging hike up; if you have any difficulty walking/hiking steep trails then skip.

Old Faithful is just that.......faithful! It never disappoints and is beautiful everytime! We were there on a beautiful blue sky day which made for lovely photos!

It was good to see. I was happy it went off as we walked up because I do not think it is worth the wait. I think you should see it, but do not schedule a day around it. I would have cut down the time spent here if I did it again.

Amazing experience of seeing Old Faithful explode into beauty! Probably 300 people patiently waiting for the show and it did not disappoint!

Old Faithful is a Yellowstone classic for a reason — the eruption is unforgettable. When it launches, you can feel the power of the geyser in your chest, with steam rising against the bright blue sky. It’s a moment that sticks with kids and adults alike.

Prediction times are posted around the viewing area and are surprisingly accurate, which makes planning easy. There’s plenty of space to sit, take photos, and enjoy the buildup before the geyser reaches those iconic heights.

I deducted one star only because of the massive crowds. It’s the most popular spot in the park, and you feel that the moment you arrive. Expect packed walkways and full seating long before eruption time.

Traveler Tip: Arrive early for the best view. If you can, aim for a morning or late-afternoon eruption — the crowds thin just enough to breathe, and the lighting is better for photos.

Even with the crowds, Old Faithful is a must-see. The eruption itself is worth every second.

Plenty of parking but I would still get their early. It goes off regularly so definitely worth waiting. Plenty of other geysers to see in the greater area. There is one other geyser in the area that is constantly erupting.

Wildland Trekking Yellowstone National Park July 2021

Hiking with a guide…an amazing great way to make your trip sparkle!

July 2021 our trip began in Chicago, on the way to Yellowstone we enjoyed Wisconsin Dells, La Crosse -Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe, Sioux Falls, SD - Falls Park is very nice. Badlands National Park -wow! Black Hills National Forest – Custer State Park and Mt Rushmore. Cody, Wyoming – Buffalo Bill Center of the West (museum-awesome!)
discover Cody-it is a must see. We spent 2 days there. See the Dan Miller Cowboy Music revue…17 years and running.
Driving from Cody to Yellowstone is beautiful. Upon entering the park, we drove to the Old Faithful Inn and met at the Visitors Center for our Day 1 with Wildland Trekking hikes. The Geyser area was our first hike. The second part of the hike was Mystic Falls and the rim above. The day’s mileage was 9.2 miles and could easily be 2 days of hikes. We are in great condition and loved the challenge of pushing to 9 miles hiking.
Jennifer our Wildland Trekking guide was awesome. She really knew the park, history and answered all of our “why” and “how” questions. She is a really nice person and the lunch provided was very tasty!
Day 2 was a different amazing at 8500 feet elevation on Bunsen Peak with magnificent mountain views. We me out next Wildland Trekking guide Adriana at the bottom of the peak. This was a rise of only 1200 feet however it is strenuous and a good work out. Literally walking up switchbacks of volcanic rock that moves under your every step on the edge of the Peak. Exciting -Yes ! Once on top, we had another good lunch provided by our guide. Adriana was very nice and knew thew highlights to talk to us about. She even found wild raspberries to eat at on the hike.
The Day 3 hike was even more spectacular in viewing the Yellowstone treasure. We hiked the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Park. Adriana was our guide again and we had another 6.5 miles added to our total on this day. We began on the edge of the Canyon walking the trail all the way, then looped through a field looking for buffalo. Through more geysers, bubbling mud pots, bubbling pools and general “regular ole” Yellowstone sights. A great day. We had such an amazing time!!

Jennifer and Adriana were so knowledgeable and made all of our experiences something that we will never forget! We feel so lucky to have had this experience.
My niece also had an amazing time and has a new love for the outdoors, hiking, and national parks. The hikes in this order day 1 to 3 and lunches were amazing.

Thank you Wildland Trekking so much for everything!!
We will definitely be hiking with you again!

Forever grateful, The Obermeyer’s

Beautiful area!! There is a store, restaurant and bathrooms and of course the great geyser! So very cool to see. Good walking path too!

The Rangers do an amazing job of predicting this geyser's next eruption, approximately every 50 minutes. It is worth the wait.

We had planned on spending the day at Old Faithful and surrounding geysers. However, due to the Covid-19, our plans changed. The restaurant on the premises was take out only. It’s really hard to feed a family of six...walking. There was not much outside areas to just sit. The wind was blowing and our plates and food went with. The lines to get in shops was ridiculous. Unless your planning a quick visit of Old Faithful and eating elsewhere and don’t have a time limit ....wait until this pandemic is over.😏

Seeing Old Faithful was an amazing experience for our family. It is a natural phenomenon that is worth seeing in person. The bison tracks nearby make it even more exciting.

Go early so you can find a seat so you don’t have to stand. When I was there I took a
awesome slow mo video of old faithful erupting.

WOW! I felt so lucky to get to the site within minutes of the eruption. It was such a humbling experience to witness. There was plenty of room to view and take pictures.

We lucked out and got to the area with enough time to eat and wander the shops before the "window" of the geyser going off. The park now gives a time with a plus/minus 15 minute timeframe as I think people are just a bit too used to the idea that this would happen at a specific time. There aren't any bad seats, but the front seats at least get you an easier time to get a good photo or video without people in it. As you should expect, once the show starts, there is just a wall of people holding up phones, so adjust accordingly and take a photo or short video and then just watch the actual natural event with your own eyes.

Old Faithful the centerpiece of historic Yellowstone is always a thrill to watch. There is seating around the geyser at a safe distance but we chose to stay back and avoid the biggest crowds to watch. Not the biggest or most consistent spouting geyser in the park, Old Faithful does spout the most often and always gives a show.

Not the tallest geyser, but more reliable timings than most. It is true go early and there are less crowds. Plus the steam spout is longer in the cold mornings of summer, but the water spout was a little disappointing. There are other geysers in the park in more beautiful locations.

What a great place in US, it was a great experience with old faithful thank you very much for a wonderful journey.
I highly recommend this place.

I was exceptionally lucky that I got to see Old Faithful erupt twice when I was at the upper geyser basin. And I got rained on both times. The predicted times are really accurate and it is so impressive to see water shoot so high in the air on such a regular basis. I was able to get video, numerous photos and a handful of selfies because I saw it twice. I will say that it was rather steamy since it was cold out but it didn’t take away from the awesomeness of the display.

We were in Yellowstone and just by accident stopped at Old Faithful within 10 minutes of it going off. I like to think the stars were aligned that afternoon! Great experience and if you are there, check it out.

There is one thing about Old Faithful - it can be relied upon almost to the minute for its eruption. The timings can be found in the nearby Visitors Centre . The viewing area can get quite busy but there is also a boardwalk around the back side of OF and you can get some excellent views from there if you have time to walk around it.

Can highly recommend you see Old Faithful erupt at least once - it is the iconic site for Yellowstone National Park.

Long wait, for a 4.5 minutes show. It is good to see the force of nature. Call ahead for itinerary for the next show. At that time, give yourself +/- 15 minutes.

We went to see Old Faithful as our first stop on our three day trip to Yellowstone. It was great fun to sit on the benches on a cold day. We had the ranger come out and give us a little talk on the geyser. Then came the show. We couldn’t see the water spouting too much due to the wind direction. Still worth the wait as none of the other geysers spouted while we were there.

Will there be crowds? Yes, but it really is worth seeing Old Faithful and to take the 30 minute walk around the Geyser. You will not only see the geyser, but other hot springs, the Firehole River, and maybe even a Bison or two.

There are many geysers in the area but this one is the most famous. We stayed at the Snow Lodge so we were able to see an early morning eruption. There is seating available also.

I was underwhelmed by Old Faithful's show. Maybe I caught an off performance and perhaps I lack the nostalgia of many families who visit Old Faithful. At least I only had to wait a few minutes for the eruption.

Don't forget there are plenty of other reliable geysers in Yellowstone (just check the NPS Yellowstone app).

Grand Prismatic viewed from the overlook is a 10x better experience and should be on everyone's bucket list!

Old Faithful was amazing! Although it was very cold, we watched Old Faithful erupt on schedule!
The walkways around the other geysers were also very nice. Amazing place!

I feel like you sort of 'have' to see the geyser because it's SO famous and it's eruption is timed so well. HOWEVER, the eruption is only a few minutes long and it's not nearly as awesome as it appears on TV. It's 'cool' but I wish we had those two hours (parking, waiting, traffic leaving) back to see other stuff in the park)

I’ve seen millions of photos and videos of Old Faithful erupting but they don’t compare to seeing it in real life. The temperature was around freezing the first morning, so the eruption was mostly steam. Amazing! We waited over an hour on a warmer, sunny afternoon and it was amazing again in a different sort of way.
There are lots of benches to sit on, and a large grassy area for seating. But getting there at the last minute and standing in the back still gives one the experience.
No matter the weather, Old Faithful is worth the wait.

Old Faithful is the most predictable geyser at Yellowstone. The Rangers can predict within +/- 10 minutes the time of eruption. We saw it erupt right at the said time. Old Faithful erupts roughly every ninety minutes. Old faithful's eruptions can last 1.5 to 5 minutes, and it gushes water 100-140 feet into the air. The geyser is at Old Faithful Village one of the most developed areas of the park. The ability to see Old Faithful available to all as it is highly accessible and has benches to sit, wait, and watch the eruption.

I waited a little over an hour to see this and in the colder months I definitely recommend coming later in the morning as the early morning fog made us not be able to see the first geyser eruption. it was just ok when it did erupt. lots of people making noise throughout and their commentary took a little away from being able to watch. I wasn't super impressed with this and would skip it next time.

This is a must do iconic place in Yellowstone National Park. Plenty of signage to get you there. Huge parking lot. Helpful hint is to remember some landmarks where you parked. The first time we went I was excited and spent a bit of time wandering around when it came time to leave. No marking like Lot A, Lot B. Lots of benches to sit and boardwalk trails around this area to watch the eruption. Does not disappoint.

A must do. We went in the evening, probably the last daylight viewing of the day around 7pm. The parking lot is massive, so will never have an issue finding a spot. The visitor center is very much worth spending 30 min in. A lot of quick food options as well as restaurants. The VC will give you an approximate time of next eruption, give or take 10 min. Loved it.

Saw it erupt three different times. It is just amazing getting there and seeing that. Each eruption was a little different. One of the good things about Old Faithful is knowing the time it is going to erupt so a person is guaranteed to see an eruption.

We visited Old Faithful twice during our late April trip to Yellowstone. The road to approach the site was under construction in both directions towards the entrance with one way only traffic. We arrived around 8:30am for the first visit and around 3pm for the second one. Both times, we had no delays but the construction projects will no doubt delay traffic in the summer months. The Visitor center was still closed for winter, but a big sign informing visitors of the geyser eruption times was still displayed outside of the Visitor Center each day. The restrooms nearby were very clean. On our first visit, we encountered a windy snowstorm and it was freezing, but our excitement didn’t stop us from patiently waiting in the cold to witness this famous geyser eruption. The second visit was a little warmer and more crowded but had better visibility. After that, we were surprised to see a large bison appear out of nowhere on the grass near Old Faithful. A great experience but make sure to check out all the other geysers in Yellowstone , many of which are more exciting or more beautiful.

Old Faithful itself is as good as you would imagine. Although, the seating around it is sub par. There are seats along the outside but only two rows of benches. In mid-day, those seats are gone an hour before it erupts. I could see how with small children they would get tired of standing the whole time. Very clean and restrooms are close by. Park service has done a great job preserving nature while allowing us to enjoy it.

we watched this gesyer go off twice. We really enjoyed watching it. surprised how high it goes up. You don't have to sit close to it to see it.

It is the main geyser in the park with timed eruption times. The eruption lasts about 10 minutes and has a fantastic view. A visit is unmissable.

Old Faithful gets its name because of the regularity of its eruptions. So the park is able to fairly predict when the next eruption is, and when you walk into the visitor center they have the time posted. When we arrived, it showed that it would be erupting in approximately 10 minutes, so we went straight out to the geyser site. There were already at least 100 other people there, if not more, so you need to understand this is not something you'll be doing without tons of people around. When the geyser starts to erupt, everybody jumps to their feet and holds out their cameras so unless you get a real clear angle, you will have lots of other people in your shot. The geyser erupts for approximately three-four minutes, so as you manage to take shots of the eruption itself, you do have time to turn it around and grab a few selfies with the eruption. It is very cool to see, despite all the people around, so I wouldn't skip it. It is just part of the whole Yellowstone experience!

I really enjoyed being there, the attention is fabulous, I highly recommend it. I hope to come back next year.

I was a little cynical about this at first, thinking it wouldn't be anything that wow-worthy, but I was totally wrong!! It was awe-inspiring to see and a must-see. Quick word of advice, when it's over, hustle to the gift shop before the restroom line gets too long (ladies know what I'm talking about!) . The gist shop staff were very nice and helpful. We did not eat in the café but instead grabbed some items from the grocery store side to take in the car as we had a long day of riding through YNP to see the sites.

Impressive what nature has in store for us, Old Faithful a star to see the number of people who wait while waiting for mother nature to deliver her show

Wonderful! Exciting to see the amount of water and energy expelled from the geyser. Also, interesting to think about the power that Yellowstone possesses.

Everyone must see OF…it’s a no brainer! Take time to explore that whole area, especially the education center.

Stayed 5 days inside the park. 4 days would be ok, 3 days maybe to little. Of course saw old faithful, can’t miss. During covid, finding a table to sit at and eat was difficult. Mornings were cold, no snow yet. Plenty of gysers. No traffic jams during this time. Stayed in the cabin, unfortunately no room in the main bldg. we drove ourselves around wo issue. We did take the 1937 touring car tour which is a must do. Let someone else drive and talk to give a different perspective. Fabulous national park, don’t miss it. We did buy 1 can of bear spray and didn’t use it.

Old Faithful doesnt disappoint. We watched it twice. I would suggest going there in the morning then heading to fairy falls and then come back for a coffee at the restaurants there and view this majectic feature again.

This is a " must see" when visiting Yellowstone.
We checked the predicted time of the next eruption when we arrived at The Upper Geyser Basin and as it wasn't for another hour we had time to see many other geysers on the site.
Walking between them is easy on the wide board walks and it was quiet once you moved away from the visitors centre.
We stood on the viewing area furthest away from the visitors centre to watch Old Faithful as it was quieter and there was plenty of space.
A lot of visitors don't walk very far so throughout the park we found quiet places despite visiting in a busy holiday month.
This was a return visit as I was last here over 50 years ago.It's still a favourite!

Of course you have to stop here! It’s beautiful. If the visitors center is closed the Yellowstone Lodge has the eruptions time posted. If you have time hike the trail that overlooks old faithful for another perspective - this hike is a bit rough in spots. While old faithful is the “star” of this area, the Grand Geyser is in my opinion more spectacular when it erupts. There are benches near the Grand Geyser.

We stopped off at the Old Faithful viewing area (The geyser goes off about every 65 minutes), and first stopped at the general store as we found parking is easier there because of the changing attendance versus the super full parking lots.

Old Faithful was true to her schedule with superheated ground water rising high into the air.

Things have changed in the 15 years Tom had previously visited the area, as there is a MASSIVE new visitors center building, but it and the big lodge building is shut down to visitors due to the plague issue.

Old fathfullis a tourist target but the canyon and mammoth falls are better locations to visit

Old Faithful must suffer in my review that the whole Yellowstone Park is breathtakingly beautiful. Compared to other corners of the park, the geyser was rather unspectacular for me. It’s cool to see him break out, of course, but since he has to compete with all the beauty of the park, Old Faithful only gets four stars from me. There are simply even more amazing, spectacular sights at the Yellowstone. Nevertheless, you must have seen it, of course, and you know when and that it will definitely erupt. So the Old Faithful is worth a visit, but you don't have to plan too much time.

The first spot we thought about when planning our Yellowstone trip was Old Faithful, one of the most iconic and well-known features in Yellowstone National Park.

Old Faithful is famous for its predictable eruptions, which occur approximately every 60 to 110 minutes, making it a reliable attraction for visitors. Watching it was like seeing a natural fountain, with eruptions lasting between 1.5 to 5 minutes and reaching heights of 106 to 184 feet (32 to 56 meters).

Old Faithful’s eruptions are powered by geothermal activity beneath the Earth's surface. Water seeps into the ground, is heated by magma, and eventually builds up pressure that is released in an eruption.

There is an information center where visitors can learn about Old Faithful, which was the first geyser in the park to receive a name. It has been a major draw for tourists since the establishment of the park in 1872, playing a crucial role in the early development of Yellowstone as a tourist destination.

Designated viewing areas around Old Faithful, including boardwalks and benches, provide safe and optimal viewing spots. There weren’t just eruptions in the area; there were also many beautiful geysers, rivers, and basins along the boardwalk, allowing visitors to explore as well.

We spent hours exploring the area, and it was clear why Old Faithful remains one of Yellowstone National Park’s most beloved and enduring attractions.

Get here early and go here first parking is limited and shared with the hotel the earlier ago the less people they are highly recommend starting off your first since it is more popular

This geyser is the most popular because of its regularity although not the biggest in the vicinity. It goes off about every 90 mins. There are lots of benches for sitting facing the geyser. People were also eating their food there as the lodge is to-go only. This is the easiest geyser to get to if you are not mobile. The others require quite a bit of walking.

When we went to see Old Faithful we got there early in the morning, but missed the eruption by 5min, so we had to wait 90min for the next one. It wasn’t terrible as there is plenty to see and do in this area, but I would definitely recommend checking the app for the eruption times. I was bummed out about how far the seating was from the geyser. You can get so close to so much in Yellowstone that it was a little bit of a bummer how far back we were. Also give yourself lots of time in this area to explore the other sights, shops, and Old Faithful Inn.

Worthwhile to see such a natural occurrence. Would highly recommend to go at least once in your life to visit it as well as the rest of the Nation‘s first National Park.

In the park, it is the most popular single attraction location. Getting there early cannot be understated, there appears to be amply parking but that will fill up fast. You'll want to plan to be there for 3-4 hours and spend time to watch Old Faithful erupt at least twice.

"Old Faithful" has something of a seating arrangement. Knowing the approximate time Old Faithful will next blow, you can walk to find a seat as close and as up front as you can.

You are also around the Upper Geyser Basin, there is so much more hot springs and smaller geysers in the area that to take the walking trail around the area adds to just how amazing the area is.

There is a lodge, a visitors center, places to eat and get drinks while you are there but there are places you can pack a lunch if you are willing to sit on a log.

The tour guide had information about when the geyser would erupt. I’m happy to say we saw Old Faithful in action! It was beautiful! There are other smaller geysers and hot springs to marvel at located on a walkway to the left of Old Faithful.

Loved seeing Old Faithful spew! We were very lucky. Arrived, parked in front of the visitor center, used the facilities, arrived at the geyser, watched it spew (within 5 minutes), and were on our way to the next sight in less than 30 minutes! We couldn't have planned it any better.

A great experience, if you have the time or cannot do all the hiking associated with other attractions. The time between seems to be lengthening, particularly with the drought experienced as of late. Also, it is not as big of an eruption as in the past for the same reason - still a worthwhile experience. Remember that any entrance into the park takes time to get to any of the attractions - unless of course, if you are staying at the lodging associated with the attraction. If you go, see the lodge and surrounding areas as well, not just the geyser itself

Everyone's must do ......because it's old faithful. Get the Yellowstone app and it gives you the predictions and its pretty close . This is the busiest place we went to in the park and hard to social distance as everyone wants to sit and see it.

Was a bit disappointing, apparently it doesn't go that bright every time.
The Lodge is ok.
Saw other geysers that were more interesting.
Not to mention the grand canyon of Yellowstone, super beautiful.

Don't miss a single pull off at Yellowstone National Park as the pandemic is here and you are not allowed to do much else. The store is open also😍

I know it says I went in December but I went in October. Anyways, it erupts very often and make sure to take photos. Multiple viewing points to see the geyser from all directions. There is also a Inn and a General Store.

This is an amazingly cool natural attraction. It is probably the best known geyser in the world (possibly excepting Strokkur in Iceland for Europeans)
The eruption is spectacular. It happens frequently and predictably. I enjoyed it every time. We were fortunate to have a top floor suite in the Annex of Old Faithful Inn with a nearly unobstructed view (from the Inn now, there are quite a few large trees that at least partially obstruct most views from rooms; there is a deck with an unobstructed view).

A board of predicted times is posted near Old Faithful to inform visitors of upcoming eruptions. It was a chilly May morning when I saw the old gusher do its thing.

When the eruption happened, I couldn't tell where the geyser ended, and where the steam cloud began. Though, grand in nature; personally, Old Faithful just seemed like a giant white cloud of water and steam. (Or, does it always look like that)?

In the summer, the geyser plume may look different when hot water isn't exposed to cool air?

Ultimately, I walked away underwhelmed, and thought, "that's it"?!

After hearing about the Old Faithful Geyser for so many years we finally arrived at the park in time for its eruption . I will say it was not quite the spectacular event as advertised. Maybe it was an off day. A walk around the mud pits and observing other geyser activity made up for the day. I will say the park was not that crowded this day as we had seen on the news prior during the summer. A tour of the Lodge is a must.

Stayed in the park and was able to watch several eruptions. My favorite viewing spot was on the hill to the north, and above the geyser. Watched that one at dusk.

Lets see, the most beautiful and spectacular places in the USA. This is a bucket list to do and go go go to this place. get there early and get a good seat. We got there at 8.21 AM and it erupted at 8.23 AM, so not much wait. Other than that, its about every 90 minutes. The geyser erupts and can last up to 90 minutes and take lots of pictures and videos. Its so surreal.

Well, it’s only the most recognizable feature of Yellowstone National Park, right?!?! And it did not disappoint! The park rangers are able to predict within a 20-minute range when an eruption will occur so the crowds start gathering up to an hour beforehand. Those predictions are posted all over the old faithful complex so it’s easy to pick a good time to go.

We were accompanied by a Buffalo who was grazing in the field OF stands in and the park ranger had to move us for a few minutes when he got to close (maybe 8 feet from where we had been sitting!) while he was grazing. But we were able to return before the eruption.

It’s a glorious thing to see and know where and why it happens. You don’t have to see it more than once. But you should definitely see it once.

Sorry for so many MUST VISIT. Yes don’t miss this. Again parking is challenging. Stay close by if get there early. Such a wonder to watch.

I suppose you feel obligated to see it, and if you are traveling with kids you probably should. I got there early had a beautiful spot in the shade, and then some moron sat down right next to me even though his fellow travelers knew to keep safe distance (this was at the height of Covid). I then decided to take one of the nearby hikes around the other geysers, which is hot but very cool.

A lot of people like to get up close to it and will sit in the hot sun for over an hour waiting. That is not necessary. It is big enough to see from a distance. Once it is over you can congratulate yourself for seeing it, check it off, and move to more interesting parts of the park. It is one of the few things, though, that looks as good on youtube as it does in person.

Every 90 minutes or so, she blows off steam, and water and we happened to visit her at Sunset on our first trip to see the Old Faithful area.
There was a larger version behind her that we witnessed a few days later, but it happens so rarely that you have to be lucky to catch it.
The park lets you know the next eruption time (within 10 minutes) so you can grab a bite to eat in the lodge, or walk the extensive paths around the area.
Now that we've experienced it, we will notice how much it crosses our path in our daily lives.

It was more than I expected! We were there at 5am, pretty cold, but yet there were already people there. We watched it go off three times over the course of the morning/day from different vantage points. First, right there in the "usual spot," second we climbed up to watch it from above...that was so neat!.....and third, was watching it from behind as we walked the loop around Old Faithful to see all of the other geysers in the area! This is definitely worth it...though I can't imagine watching this with hundreds of people. The most that were there when we went was around 100.

Was hoping for more from this attraction, but if you're in Yellowstone, then you have to see the geyser. Lasts but a minute or so, so have the camera ready. Also, the parking lot can get jammed up with tours...like us.

This was a bucket-list first time experience for one of us; and a half-century plus revisit for the other.
We entered the Park on the 3rd day after the east entrance opened for the season.
Overall, traffic was fairly light; though it tightened up somewhat around the obvious exceptions, like Old Faithful. Even with that, though, we were able to easily find a nearby parking spot.
We arrived about 15 minutes before a scheduled eruption, so we heard the last part of the Ranger's presentation. There were several hundred people present, but with the massive amount of seating surrounding the site, it was easy to find a spot with a great view. We were informed that in several weeks, the crowds would begin to become quite daunting.
After a buffet lunch at Yellowstone Lodge, we were just in time to see the next eruption; which ended up being even more impressive than our first viewing.
We enjoyed experiencing Yellowstone as it was emerging from its last winter shadings; and seeing the iconic Old Faithful, was the highlight of our first day.

So many geysers in the area! Old Faithful didn't disappoint. Spurted high into the air. The nearby museum/store has plenty of sites to entertain you while you wait. The park gives notices +/- 10 min letting visitors know the time of each eruption! Beautiful sites!

It is indeed still Old Faithful. We joined the crowd as the time posted by the park drew near and were not disappointed. It is indeed a wonder to see. Do take the time to walk the path around the geyser.

You hear about this and see it on tv or books, but live in your face is pretty amazing!
They also have a very nice walking/hiking area around many more geysers.

This place never gets old. We have been here before but am amazed when here. The place can get crowed, and parking can be difficult, but it is worth the hassle to see the geyser.

We were standing there watching Old Faithful with a thousand other people and met this nice couple from Iowa. He said something afterwards that stuck with me. “Look at all these people, all here to see something not man made.” Where else do you see something like this? It’s just special, and if you haven’t seen it in person, you need to.

Road trip! We drove from Sacramento, CA to Yellowstone. Our first night was in Burley, ID. We got up early and finished the trip into the park. We got there early and found it a lot less crowded than we expected. As we were leaving, the parking lot was full and people looking for space. We started with the Mud Volcanos. There was an accident that closed the road to our hotel, so we saw the Old Faithful Lodge (pricy!!). Our evening was at Grant Village Lodge (also very pricy but about half of Old Faithful. Double, not queen beds and no TV). The next day we saw Old Faithful at noon - got there at 11 and had sandwiches we made and Old Faithful went off at 12:03 just as predicted. We got seats front and center by getting there as the crowd was leaving from the 11 am eruption. Then off to the "upper" park, paint pots, and the Bear and Wolf Center. Don't miss this! We stayed in West Yellowstone just outside the park for about a quarter of what we paid inside the park for a great room, full kitchen and access to a barbeque grill! We had wonderful steaks (my son is a master chef on the grill) instead of buying another pricey dinner. The last day we saw the Yellowstone Grand Canyon - only a couple miles off the main road and well worth the stop; then on to Mammoth Hot Springs and Wraith Falls. Coming home we stayed at the Super 8 in Battle Mountain for $106 for a two bedroom suite! We saw bears, bison and calves, and elk, but no moose. All in all just a super trip. mid-June and the weather was perfect - even the rain at the Mud pot was no big deal.

Old faithful is always a must. Always crowded but worth the time waiting and the crowd to see a cornerstone of the classic Park’s legend

We were in the park parts of 4 days the 3rd week in October. All the hotels, eating areas and stores were closed in the park except the one here. If coming later in season be prepared with layers of clothing and food and water.
Always an impressive sight to see; if you can, highly suggest a visit not in June-July August. Fall colors and less people everywhere is really nice.

clock work isnt as good as it used to be, but its close and a must see for sure; hard to say you've visited the park without seeing it

The weather was definitely cooler then summer last time I was here lol. We went the first week in Oct. You have to deal with the drop in temp but there were fewer people, and no traffic jams.

Definitely a bucket list item! Need patience to wait however!!! They post times but they are approximate. So many people had waited 30 -40 min and gave up and left and immediately after is when it blew! Don't be one that misses out! So many pictures as not sure "when" it will really blow, is it now? nope! lol. But definitely something to see, just be patient! You will know when it is done! Beautiful park and so much to see! If you don't have a chair to sit while waiting there are plenty of logs to sit on.

We did Old Faithful at sundown….impressive against the setting sun. Moreover, about 10% of the crowd you get midday. Give it a try!

Old Faithful is a sight to behold. The park and this geyser make for an amazing day. The gift shop didn’t have a large tshirt selection due to so late in the season, otherwise PERFECT!

We were very fortunate to arrive at the park 15 minutes before Old Faithful erupted. It was raining, but it was worth staying for…. At this time of year the crowds are smaller.

Old faithful is very faithful. The prediction of eruption is pretty spot on... +/- 15 minutes. This was cool to watch and something to cross off the list. Its very crowded and is indeed like leaving a concert after the eruption (traffic, packed restroom lines, etc)

There's other geysers you can walk to, which we did after the eruption. It was a very hot walk with absolutely no shade. I couldn't imagine doing this walk during the summer months! Bring water and sunscreen if you decide to see other geysers. Also keep your eyes open as bison popped up along the trail, randomly... the park rangers were rather late to the scene to warn people of this....

There are many magnificent geysers in Yellowstone, however Old Faithful is just that, very faithful. You can count on it erupting regularly and it is special to take it in.

If you only are going to see one geyser and don't want to wait around for others then this is the one to see. It is a large geyser but not the best in my opinion. Grand is better in its performance.

While it may seem trite and overdone, you have to do it. Seems like it goes off every 80 minutes or so...while there make sure to walk around surrounding area, as well as stop in the Inn

I don't know how to rate mother nature's performance on this one, so i've figured 5 stars is the way to go. Not the most impressive geyser in the park, but the most popular and we saw it at it's best. Mission accomplished!

The parks most visited attraction, get here early to avoid the crowds! Stop in at the visitors center to learn when the geyser will erupt. You can find a place and sit and wait for the eruption or you can walk to the back of the geyser for an awesome view without the crowds, which I recommend. After the eruption, check out the rest of the geysers in the basin. It’s like walking on another planet!

It's crowded and parking is difficult but it was worth it.

It was our first day and we didn't arrive until around 1. We parked and had lunch. Then we walked around while we waited for Old Faithful's 3pm eruption. It did not disappoint!!

The walkways and trails are nice and there are several areas to see Old Faithful from. Don't feel like you have to sit on the benches right outside the visitor center.

Give yourself a decent amount of time to walk around and bring your own food if possible to save time waiting in restaurants.

Old Faithful like a lot of Yellowstone is best at sunrise and sunset. Getting here early avoids crowds. I hiked to Observation Point, about one hour round trip. On a side note bring your own coffee and food. In the lodge they charge a lot for food.

Don’t ask the visitors, just ask Google, it will tell you the exact time of the next eruption. And be ready with your camera. If you have 40-50 min to wait, take a walk among the geysers in the area, they are so picturesque. The food lines at the lodge are too long, better plan to eat somewhere before or after you visit Old Faithful.
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Yes, I know everyone goes to Yellowstone to watch Old Faithful and it is pretty cool. And fairly on time. They have estimated times of eruption and we waited around 15 minutes after the time for it to actually erupt which seemed pretty accurate. And the eruption lasted more than 5 minutes. Even better, we got to watch it erupt again while on the Mystic Falls hike from the top of the ridge and the geyser/steam cloud is way more impressive when you can see the top of it which you can't see when you're standing next to it.

Get the predicted time for eruption at the Old Faithful Visitor Center. They usually have a ranger present 20 minutes before the eruption who explains how they predict the geyser and how a geyser works. Great experience! A Yellowstone must do!

There is so much hype regarding Old Faithful but I felt there were many other geysers, etc. that were more interesting and exciting to see. Stop by to say you saw it but be sure to visit the other nearby sites too.

Always wanted to see Old Faithful and it lived up to it's name. I got some great pictures. It is amazing how accurate it's timing is.

The most well known geothermal feature is Old Faithful. This geyser erupts at roughly 90 minutes intervals. I saw two eruptions. The first came 15 minutes after the predicted time, but the second made up for it by being 8 minutes early. You have to wait patiently for it to erupt. The park rangers make predictions, but the geyser operates on its own schedule. Once it does erupt, it is spectacular.

There is a visitor center and other features to explore in the vicinity.

Loved walking on the trail and seeing the scenery. It's so much prettier in person. I would recommend this park to everyone.

Old Faithful did not disappoint. We got what we came for, what we had waited decades to see. There is something about OLD, and about FAITHFUL that has a positive connotation when you see the antiicpation of everyone as they watch the eruption of the geyser. Amazing! Just as we expected, but better because we were there!

We watched the first time on the balcony/bar of Old Faithful Lodge, and we took it all in from a front row seat that exceeded expectations. Then, the second time, after doing a tour of the Inn and the surrounding buildings, we took a seat on the outdoor amphitheatre of sorts, seating on the aluminum semi circle seating at ground level around Old Faithful and watched in awe one more time. Over 4 minutes of eruption!! Nature at its finest!

At least once in a lifetime, you must witness Old Faithful geyser eruption! This is a great place to stop for your first introduction to Yellowstone National Park. The Visitors Center is filled with information, souvenirs, and tasty food!! It also tells you approximately when Old Faithful will erupt. There is an extensive boardwalk around the area that also showcases several other geysers. We were fortunate we only had to wait 10 minutes, and although there was a crowd, there was plenty of space for a good view!

Iconic attraction in the US. Amazing to watch. Not as faithful to the time as you might want, be patient. Lots of parking available, lots of view points available with benches. A must see!

This is one of the top attractions in the park, so we had to see it.

It erupts every 90 minutes, +/- 10 to 12 minutes. We checked the sign to see when the next eruption would occur and then used the waiting time to have a quick lunch at the nearby visitor’s center.

I have to say, we were underwhelmed. We expected more.

Like big crowds? Jammed together on hot, cold or otherwise miserable days? Waiting, hoping this is the occasional “big one”? Traveling the rest of the way through the park with the same traffic jam leaving here? Did you stock up on lame souvenirs? This is the place.
Personally, I prefer the bigger, more reliable and picturesque Yellowstone geyser, about ten miles north: the Steamboat Geyser.

There much more to see here than just Old Faithful! It goes off roughly every 91 minutes so use the down time to walk around and see the other geysers and bubbling pools.
There's food, bathrooms and shops. I had cell signal here which is tough to come by. There's also lodging here too.

Our vacation plans had to change due to Covid so we made new ones & had added YS in for a couple of days. We were here 2 years ago & still enjoyed seeing Old Faithful again. Still going strong. Always worth a visit if you are in the park.

a Foggy morning at the first viewing then the sun came out and it was marvelous to see.
The Inn and the visitor center are lovely, so much history and knowledge available. A nice gift shop inside as well.

It is really amazing to stand and watch this Geyer.

We showed up early during peak tourist season, and the crowd wasn't bad. We were able to get a seat in the front row which was nice. The walking trails are well maintained. There are shops, restaurants, and restrooms.

It is easy to spend a few hours in the area.

This something you gotta see when you visit Yellowstone. One thing you might want to build into your plan is to visit when it isnt crowded, possibly when schools are in session.

Exquisite Nature! Trip of a lifetime! There are places to stay right next to the geyser if you want to make it a longer vacation. We saw a mommy moose and her two babies on our way out of the park.
Be sure you download the app before you visit. Peruse the app and spend some time planning.
There are dozens of benches around Old Faithful you can sit on to see the eruption, be sure to get there early if you need to sit.
You have hundreds of trail options to explore and while driving their the park you can stop and take photos at the hundreds of pull outs/pull overs.
Spend the day and have fun!

Seeing this geyser was the reason I visited Yellowstone. It was well worth the planned visit. We arrived 2 minutes before the eruption. Magnificent.

Wow! This was wonderful to watch! Old Faithful and her friends are a must to see at Yellowstone.

Few thoughts to make your experience even better:
Wear sunscreen and reapply and reapply.
Realize that there are tons of other people watching as well.
Estimated schedule are on placards at front and back of Visitors Center.

Another visitor to the park recommended getting drinks and watch Old Faithful at sunset.

Old Faithful, an icon of Yellowstone National Park, did not disappoint. It was incredible to walk around the basin and watch other geysers while we waited for Old Faithful. The only problem is, I do believe this was slightly overrated. There were tons of people there, more so than other areas of the Park. It really is only a standard geyser. Now, when we were there, we had the amazing opportunity of seeing Steamboat Geyser erupt- a rare geyser that is called "Old Unpredictable". Now that geyser was far more impressive than Old Faithful. I would recommend exploring more basins than just Old Faithful.

Based on other reviews, I was expecting a theme park like crowd overrun by a horde of tour buses. In actual experience, it was crowded but not overwhelmingly so. We found a bench about 10 minutes before the estimated eruption time. The “show” was as advertised: a breathtaking glimpse into Mother Nature’s might. Take extra time while you are here to explore the Inn and Visitor Center.

We entered from the West and headed to Old Faithful the ride there was so beautiful and we spotted some Bison on the road. Old faithful was nice and there is a nice visitor center there.

one of the main attractions of Yellowstone National Park...plenty of parking...nice gift shops and a great visitor center where you can find out the timing of the eruptions...very nice boardwalk/trail around Old faithful and the others...it does get really busy in this attraction during peak season but i found that by visiting earlier in the day and planning accordingly it's not too bad...must see when in Yellowstone

It was fun to finally see this. We waited about 30 minutes with several hundred others. This was in October and the largest crowd we had encountered. It was fun to see.

Old Faithful never gets old to watch when it erupts. Thousands of visitors annually visit this natural spectacle that is delightful to witness in person.

in my opinion. It is a very spectacular place, the emotions its provokes are very difficult to explain. the only thing wrong whith this place is the time you have to wait for something wonderful to happen again.

Old Faithful was fun for a one-time visit. We luckily arrived within 20 minutes of it's estimated next eruption. I would say my son and I were more excited during our anticipation. Everyone sees photos of Old Faithful, and the photos do the experience justice (without the sulfuric smell). It's a great to see and share with loved ones, however we don't plan to return as we felt that we have seen everything Old Faithful has to offer.

Cathy and I had a phenomenal experience on the Yellowstone Wild Old Faithful Excursion last week, guided by the exceptional Aleksa. Although the tour was designed for a group of four, we were the only participants that day, effectively turning it into a private tour. Aleksa was bright, articulate, and impressively knowledgeable—she tailored the itinerary to complement our private tour planned for the following day. She introduced us to remarkable spots like Orange Mound Spring and shared deep insights into Yellowstone’s natural history, hydrothermal features, and infrastructure. Her enthusiasm and interpretive storytelling made the day unforgettable. This was one of the highlights of our Yellowstone trip.

A must do in Yellowstone National Park. We arrived just when the geyser was erupting. It lasts about 3 minutes, so we stayed around the Inn and Visitor Center for 80 minutes or so to see the next eruption. It is a sight! We watched two 25 minute films in the visitor center about the Park which we found interesting and informative. Displays in the center were worth a look. The Old Faithful Inn has interesting architectural and a nice gift shop. It helped pass the time. Old Faithful erupted again, and we were on our way to Grand Prismatic Spring.

Definitely worth the wait for Old Faithful to erupt. Most definitely have patience when find a parking spot. Even in mid September it was still crowded.

Was at this hotel a week ago, God, the best hotel I've ever been...
all clear, cleaned up. staff polite. I'll come back to you sometime!!!
All advised.

Awesome to see this geyser. We were able to get a good view of it since we read the predicted schedule in front of the visitor’s center. We are hikers but we knew we had to see this and it was worth dealing with the crowd of people. Right after we grabbed some baked goods at the Bear Paw Deli inside Old Faithful Inn. We sat inside the Inn and took in the historical feeling. It’s amazing I’m the lobby. Then we sat outside and enjoyed the views of the geyser basin before walking the boardwalks. I loved this experience and we went at mid day when it was very busy. Old Faithful is very special. Don’t miss it. We got to see it twice while we were there for about 2.5 hours. Plus seeing OFInn - loved it. It’s also a great place to bring your lunch and eat on a bench near the Inn’s entrance. The area also has a gas station, gift shops, and my favorite - Bear Paw Deli.

This is a well developed area of Yellowstone and parking areas can somehow accommodate parking for the peak crowds. It's a joy to see the famous geyser shoot up for more than a hundred feet. The outside areas behind the geyser are also a delight to stroll. The Old Faithful Inn is simply spectacular from its famous grand lobby, good feel benches outside, have ice cream at Bear Paw Deli, shop at its nice gift shop and much more. Ir's simply feels good to be here.

Definitely not to be missed, but certainly not the most breathtaking experience of yellowstone... the colors, the play of lights and clouds that are reflected in the water of the Grand Prismatic Spring, so to speak, are certainly superior to the panorama of the Old Faithful

Old Faithful erupts more frequently than any other big geyser. It is not largest but more regular & consistent geyser in the park . It’s average interval between eruptions is 90 +_ 10 minutes.
The site , located on the rear side of Visitor Center is simply amazing. Due to the faithfulness of this geyser, the visitors to this site are more compared to other geyser. The boardwalk & semi circular sitting arrangements are really excellent.
During our 3 days stay in Old Faithful Lodge , we have seen 8 eruptions of this geyser & simply thrilled to see its performance.
The maximum eruption lasted for almost 5.1 minutes with a throw of about 180 feet.
A must see spot for Yellowstone visitors.

We arrived just after the geyser had done its thing. So we waited about 50 minutes and Old Faithful did her thing again, and not disappointing. There is a restaurant, ice cream parlor, bathrooms and plenty to do to kill time while waiting for this important stop in Yellowstone

In my opinion I think it is a great experience, this a wonderful place for visit with a family and I would love to visit it again.

One of the main attractions of the park. I first saw it in 2013, and then many other times in the following years, including from the view point on the hill to the right of the geyser (turning my back on the lodge). This year, following the experience gained from previous trips, we visited it early in the morning and in the evening, when the hordes of tourists vomited from the buses or most of the tourists are back in the hotels/accommodations. At sunset, with the sun grazing, the photos are very beautiful. I point out that not all eruptions are as in the photos, sometimes they are sluggish, sometimes very spectacular. It's the nature of geysers, which are not command pumps but geological wonders.

In my opinion it is a unique experience. You have to be patient at first, but it is totally worth the wait. Seeing the exact moment when old Faithfuls erupt is amazing.

We saw three geysers simultaneously going off. Even park rangers took pictures. It was a great experience and unexpected!

We saw this geyser erupt twice during our visit. The first time we sat on the benches and waited for it to erupt. Then we walked around to see the other beautiful sights in the area, and by coincidence just as we were finishing and got back to the start, it erupted again. So impressive and cool.

As faithful as it’s name - if you can, watch from different viewpoints. Loved the deck at the inn with lunch or a cocktail, from the top of observation point and from the geyser basin trail.

We spent time in the park on two consecutive days and still didn't see everything. You could spend a week in the park and probably not be able to see eveything. The first day was cold with a consistent wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow, so we couldn't get any good pics of the mountain tops. We couldn't even get to the geyser on day one because the closer we got the heavier the snow was. Second day was perfect. Lots of great pics. We crossed if off our bucket list, but God willing, we will be back with RV in tow.

Loved this stop! Easy parking (very easy if you get there before 9am!) and easy to walk to it. Lots of things to look at and easy bathroom access. This is a great stop for everyone!

The beauty of nature. Lurking 10 minutes before the scheduled time, in our case the old faithful was really on time. Must-see on a tour of the Yellowstone.

Old Faithful has been on my bucket list for decades. We were literally at the park's southwest entrance gate three years ago in mid-September 2017, when the park gates all closed just as we arrived, after 17 inches of new snow made many of the park roads treacherous. No one was allowed in. We waited a couple days in the vicinity, hoping for conditions to improve, to no avail. The park remained closed most of the week.

This year, we got smart and showed up in mid-August, when chances of a freak snowfall were minimal. We arrived at the parking lot of the Old Faithful Visitor Center at about 6:15 and took a seat on one of the long benches in the geyser viewing area. Just before 7:50 pm, as the sky was growing dark, the geyser finally blew, after spitting small bursts of steam and water the entire time we watched.

After reading some of the scientific details about Old Faithful in park brochures, we learned that it blows about 20 times daily, and that the water is 400 degrees Fahrenheit. You don't want to venture off the boardwalks because, if the fragile ground caved, you could burn to death. The steam shoots about 180 feet into the air. I captured some exceptional video of Old Faithful in action.

Watching the most famous geyser in the world erupt really was quite spectacular, and worth the hour and a half wait. We could have spent some of that wait exploring the visitor center, but the staff barred entrance for non-maskers. Hubby and I have refused to buy into the fake pandemic and adopted a strict anti-mask policy. So we enjoyed nature instead and waited outside for the show to begin.

I love that they post eruption times so you can enjoy other activities until close to the main event. Seating was available and it erupted almost at the predicted time. It was great to see but once is enough for me.

The Old Faithful Geyser is truly an impressive natural wonder that never leaves you cold. Predictable eruptions provide visitors with an exciting and unforgettable experience. Surrounded by the beauty of the stunning landscape, it is an essential destination for those who seek the beauty and power of nature.

To think Old Faithful is the reason lots of people visit Yellowstone. Yes it was cool to see but honestly wasn't as impressive as I imagined. Obviously the geyser eruption is different at any time and you cannot predict if it will be very high or not. Something to see but people who wait hours and hours for it to erupt seems crazy to me.

And it is very crowded, I think it would have been more enjoyable to sit there and soak it all in quietly with no chattering around me. All you can hear are people talking, kids yelling and running around. Become too touristy if you ask me.

We visited on the first day it was open this season. They geyser was amazing, as you'd expect, the facilities, not so much. The signage is confusing - it’s not clear that the geyser is accessed via the Visitor Centre - and more should have been done to clear at least one path to make access safe for those with restricted mobility. We saw so many seniors, clutching each other and trying not to slip on the ice which was all over all the paths. Surely one could have been made safe?

The most well-known of the 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park. We got to see the eruption twice within about 90 minutes of each other just as the locals predicted. For the first eruption, we were standing near the gated off area. For the second eruption, we were standing about 100 feet away from the crowd. Both eruptions were equally impressive in that you get a different perspective of how amazing this force of nature is. Each eruption lasted around 4-5 minutes with water spraying 150-200 feet in the air. I was so excited to cross this event off my Bucket List!

We made a late season drive through the Park. So glad we stopped to see Old Faithful. I have seen this geyser erupt many times over the years but We never grow tired of it. We arrived about 10 minutes before the eruption. Lucky timing.