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Old Faithful & the Inn

Catch the eruption window, then use the Inn as meaningful slack—not as a reason to delay the upstream day.

Yellowstone fire danger is HIGH

The dedicated NPS fire page and July 14 release list HIGH fire danger. No fire restrictions were in place when checked; both danger and restrictions can change.

Checked Jul 26, 2026

Parkwide chip sealing can move without notice

NPS says chip sealing can cause delays up to 30 minutes at various Yellowstone locations in 2026. Slow down on loose gravel and increase following distance.

Checked Jul 26, 2026

Chapter

A prediction, not an appointment

60 minutesLess than 0.25 mile to the principal viewing area · Wide paved paths and accessible walkways · wheelchair accessible

Narration

A prediction, not an appointment

Transcript

What to notice

  • Old Faithful eruption
  • Visitor-center prediction board
  • Robert Reamer's 1904 Inn

Field notes

Typical public prediction
Roughly 90–100 minutes apart, with about a ±10-minute window
Average eruption height
About 130 feet
Viewing access
Less than 0.25 mile from visitor center on wheelchair-accessible paths
Inn opening
1904; built during winter 1903–04