VOLCANIC
SPRINGS

Lone Star Geyser Basin, Campsite Group

The Campsite Group is located north of Campsite 0-A-2. Many thermal features line the trail within this group. Examples are springs LSCGNN075 and LSCGNN089.

Lone Star Basin hot spring LSCGNN075 Yellowstone
Hot spring LSCGNN075

Lone Star Basin hot spring LSCGNN089 Yellowstone
Hot spring LSCGNN089

From the main trail and from the campsite you can spot the most eye-catching springs of this group lying on the extended bank of Firehole River, which is covered with white, fine-grained sinter. If you are not familiar with this area, you should avoid to approach the springs.

Lone Star Basin hot spring LSCGNN002 Yellowstone
Hot spring LSCGNN002 (spring LSCGNN001 marginally visible in background)

Lone Star Basin hot spring LSCGNN001 Yellowstone
Hot spring LSCGNN001

Lone Star Basin hot spring LSCGNN011 Yellowstone
Hot spring LSCGNN011

Lone Star Basin hot spring LSCGNN012 Yellowstone
Hot spring LSCGNN012

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