West Thumb Information Station

 

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.

 

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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

 

West Thumb Geyser Basin

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

West Thumb & Grant Hikes

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

West Thumb, Grant, and the South

Watch boiling hot springs on the shore of Yellowstone Lake.

Accessibility

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

Ranger Programs

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

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.

Visitor Centers

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