West Thumb Information Station

 
A small wooden cabin-like building sits in a forested area.
A visitor strolls into the West Thumb Information Station.

NPS/Diane Renkin

A small facility at the start of the West Thumb Geyser Basin boardwalks, where you can visit with a park ranger and gather park information, shop for souvenirs in the park store, and join a ranger program.

Built in 1925, with the open breezeway enclosed in 1966, the West Thumb Information Station is an excellent example of historic architecture associated with ranger stations in Yellowstone National Park.

 

 

Visitor Services

  • Rangers who can assist with park information and guidance.
  • Book and souvenir shopping available in the Yellowstone Forever bookstore.
 

Additional West Thumb Area Information

 
Visitors stand on boardwalk and gaze into a deep, blue pool rimmed in yellow and orange.
West Thumb Geyser Basin

Learn more about this geyser basin on the edge of Yellowstone Lake.

A person walks on a boardwalk near a hot spring at sunrise.
West Thumb & Grant Hikes

Hikes in the south part of the park reward hikers with spectacular lake views.

People enjoying the views at the West Thumb Geyser Basin.
West Thumb, Grant, and the South

Watch boiling hot springs on the shore of Yellowstone Lake.

A person uses an off-road mobility device on a trail
Accessibility

Discover Yellowstone's accessibility resources like the NPS Mobile App, Access Pass, and assistive services.

A panger gives a program on the boardwalk before an Old Faithful eruption
Ranger Programs

Join a park ranger to further your understanding about this special place.

Become a junior ranger of Yellowstone National Park.
Junior Ranger

Now available to download for completing at home, this is a great way to experience Yellowstone National Park for you and your family.

Ranger giving information to a visitor at a desk
Visitor Centers

Step inside a visitor center and explore the exhibits and interpretive offerings, or talk to a ranger.

Last updated: July 10, 2025

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Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

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307-344-7381

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