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Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park

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#5 of 85 in Parks in Yellowstone National Park

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Inside America's first national park, Yellowstone Lake is nestled 2,357 m (7,732 ft) above sea level. The 350 sq km (136 sq mi) lake features geysers, hot springs, and underwater canyons. The spot has been known for trout fishing since its discovery. Research shows the greatest known depth of the lake is 120 m (390 ft). In contrast to the lake's six months of frozenness, the hottest spot ever recorded was 122 C (252 F). Watch for wildlife, and take advantage of hiking and camping opportunities near the lake. Add Yellowstone Lake to your Yellowstone National Park travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Yellowstone National Park journey maker tool .

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• By Lee L

  We drove around the lake when going to the Old Faithful Inn from Mammoth Hot Springs. We stopped at the Lakeside Inn where we were able to go down and look at the lake close up.  more »

• By BarbAWS

  Great photo op. Easy to go by and visit on the way out of Yellowstone on the way to the Grand Tetons.  more »

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• By Chirag B

  What a beautiful lake!! The sunrise and sunset here are absolutely stunning.

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• By Clinton Woods

  Beautiful but cold lake. Was very cool to see.

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