Old Faithful

4.5/5 Stars: Old Faithful, Yellowstone I recently visited Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, and it was an unforgettable experience! This iconic geyser is a must-see attraction, and I was impressed by its majesty. *Highlights:* - *Impressive Water Show:* The eruption was truly breathtaking, with water shooting high into the air for around 2 minutes. The sound of the geyser erupting was exhilarating! - *Predictable Schedule:* I waited around 20 minutes for the eruption, which is relatively short compared to the maximum wait time of 90 minutes. The park's prediction system is quite accurate, making it easy to plan your visit. *Tips:* - *Check the Schedule:* Plan your visit according to the predicted eruption times to minimize wait times. - *Bring a Jacket:* It can get chilly while waiting for the eruption, especially in the mornings or evenings. - *Respect the Environment:* Stay on designated boardwalks and follow park rules to preserve the natural wonder. *Overall Experience:* Old Faithful is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that exceeded my expectations. The wait was worth it, and the eruption was a thrilling experience. If you're visiting Yellowstone, Old Faithful is a must-see attraction that will leave you in wonder.

Old Faithful is one of those places that truly lives up to the hype. Watching it erupt is a powerful experience, but what really took it to the next level for me was seeing it at sunset. The sky turned orange and pink, and the steam from the geyser caught the light in the most beautiful way. It felt like the whole area was glowing. The eruption itself is impressive—predictable but never boring. It shoots up with such force, and it’s even more magical when you’re surrounded by the colors of the evening sky. The area around Old Faithful is also really peaceful in the evening. There are fewer crowds, the temperature starts to cool down, and the whole experience feels more personal. There’s a nice boardwalk and plenty of viewing space, so it’s easy to find a good spot. I definitely recommend staying to watch an eruption close to sunset. It adds a whole new layer to the moment, and the views are absolutely stunning. If you’re visiting Yellowstone, make sure to plan your time so you can catch Old Faithful during golden hour. It’s an experience I won’t forget, and it’s one of the best moments from our trip.

Visited on 7/11/25 from Arizona. There are more geysers in Yellowstone than anywhere else on Earth! However, Old Faithful is the most famous. We arrived at Old Faithful at 6:22pm and unfortunately it had just erupted at 6:03pm. Barely missed it. While we killed time waiting for the next eruption, we went shopping in the visitor center. There’s also a free museum that did a great job of explaining geysers. There’s a nice board walk that goes around all the geysers. Gorgeous scenery and a peaceful walk. There’s plenty of benches near Old Faithful so you can get a good view. The estimated time for eruption was 7:43pm but that’s give or take 13 min. Old Faithful ended up erupting at 8:03pm. Exactly 2 hours from the previous eruption. It lasted 4 minutes! It was incredible! It shot up so high too! The longer the interval between eruptions, the bigger/better the eruption! Since there was 2 hours of time between each, Old Faithful didn’t disappoint with its 4 minute show. This is a must see when you’re at Yellowstone!

We drove from British Columbia to see old faithful. And like the name says… she was on time and what a sight! Dang! Well worth the drive . There are many to see in the area! Walking around you will see many! Lots to see . Lots of shops to buy stuff . Hotels to stay at. Lots of parking! But busy on the weekend. Still was easy to get a round. Definitely stop here and expect to spend the day or more for sure!

Yes it's worth it and did you even really see Yellowstone if you didn't see this. Been here 5 times and the best time,.least crowded time to go is later in the evening. Sometimes you get lucky and get to see other ones going off at well. Recommend seeing the Yellowstone Inn while here. Plenty of gift shops and places to eat around here as well.

Must place to visit in Yellow stone National park. Accessible and most popular area . It has trails geysers. Also it has visitor center, shopping complex and Public parking. Main point note is parking is almost full most of the times here so be ready to search for parking and little walk.

We love this attraction and the whole village area! There’s lots of room to sit and watch it go off. You should check out the nearby trail (within walking distance) to view many more geysers right near old faithful. We loved dining at obsidian. There’s also soft serve ice cream in the lodge!

It was old faithful indeed! We went at 6:47 pm and it was still a great geyser but at 8:44 pm that was an incredible site. The colors of the sunset and also the geyser shot up even higher. The only downside is the lack of parking so I would get there early enough to not miss the geyser.

I'd heard it wasn't as cool as it was cracked up to be, but not so -- Very Cool! It's amazing to see this geyser in action. I got to see it 4 times. All the nearby lodges and visitor center have posted when it is likely to erupt, and it was very predictable the times I was there. Not to the minute, mind you, but within 10 min or so. I mean, it's a natural phenomena, not a movie in a theater. Worth the wait each time. There are different places to view the geyser. I pretty much did all of them except the most popular! The most popular is a crescent-shaped inner trail of boardwalk that is closest to the geyser. My first sighting was from the second-floor porch/deck off the Old Faithful Inn, while it was raining. It was from a distance, but up above, and it really is huge! My second viewing was from the parlor area outside the ice cream shop, through the window while eating an afternoon cone. For my third, my kiddo and I hiked up behind it to see from observation point up above - very picturesque with steam from other geysers and hot springs dotting the landscape. For the fourth, we were just walking back from our geyser basin hike and happened to catch it. Very majestic, I don't think it is overrated at all.

This was another stop I had on the list while we were visiting Yellowstone National Park. Obviously, no visit to Yellowstone is complete without seeing Old Faithful. We waited a good 30 minutes for Old Faithful to erupt. They have several benches where you can sit and wait. It got busy right before the eruption. Predictions were 35 to 120 minutes and apparently there's a timer that notifies people when the eruption is going to happen. We just winged it. There's plenty of room to view and take pictures. Where else would you see something like this? It was cool to watch and lasted over a minute. After it erupted, we went to the market which is directly across from Old Faithful. They have a bunch of things you can get there like souvenirs, food, drinks and even a spot where they sell ice cream. We got the huckleberry fudge ice cream, bomb!!! Highly recommend getting that. I also grabbed a huckleberry hard seltzer, that was yummy too! Tip: Bring a hat, there's no shade.

Super cool geyser that probably is a tourist trap given what's nearby. Old Faithful is extremely accessible and near so much development that you'll be watching this eruption with a thousand other people or more. Go early in the morning like around or before sunrise for the best views. There's almost nobody there and the steam is WAY more impressive in the cold - see my photos. It's free to watch at any time of day. The visitor center has this geyser timed to within a ten minute window for each eruption. Times for this and other geysers can be found in the different visitor centers around the park, the park lodges, and online on the Yellowstone website.

Old Faithful is one of the natural phenomena that make Yellowstone National Park very popular among others. I've always learned about Old Faithful in my geography classes growing up, so it was a very mesmerizing experience to finally see the eruption myself. The park has set up a reliable schedule for whenever the geyser erupts. The entire experience felt like a Fourth of July fireworks display. People start gathering at the closest, safest spots to watch the eruption. Hundreds of people stand, sit, and park themselves, waiting for the phenomenon to happen. I suggest going there as soon as the latest eruption happens so that you will have the best spot to watch. If not, you might be stuck in the back, barely having the height to see the geyser in action.

We visited Old Faithful at Yellowstone around noon, and let me tell you, it was like a geyser-themed rock concert with all the crowds. Summer time really brings out the people! Despite the throngs of tourists, it was absolutely amazing. Watching it erupt every 90 minutes or so was like nature's own spectacular water show--minus the synchronized swimmers. Definitely worth the wait, just bring your patience and maybe a snack while you stake out your spot! !

We parked a bit away in the lot adjacent to the lodge and about 15-20 minutes before the next eruption predictor. If possible, park by the lodge, that's the closet to the observation benches. The show for us was about 5 minutes long of activities for today. There were a lot of small eruptions up to the longer show. Bring a hat if you have to sit for a while for the next show. Predictor indicates a show approximately every 90 minutes or so.

Gorgeous geyser! Curious when the geyser might erupt? Call this number and they will tell you when the next eruption will be: (307) 344-2751. I found this number to be extremely helpful as we planned our visit, since eruptions happen every 90 minutes or so. The eruption itself was very impressive! The water shot very high into the air and was gorgeous. I am so grateful I was able to see this!

4-26-22 This Old Faithful is the real thing here at Yellowstone, Wyoming unlike the one in Calistoga, California that is unpredictable. The geyser is right outside the Visitor Education center with very clean and spacious restroom facilities. There were two signs of the next Geyser spectacular at the center. There are even limited benches inside to view the geyser and an exit that will take you directly to the the outdoor viewing site with lots of seating, first come first served. The weather was more than brisk as the roof was laden with snow that made a small rather loud crashing avalanche possibly due to the weight. Wish I caught that on video. There were lovely icicles prettier than the ones at Big Bear. A warm jacket, and beanie is a must. The first estimate Old Faithful came early and the second estimate about an hour later came pretty much on schedule. The wind was quite strong so the geyser spewed to the left instead of straight upwards. Nevertheless the force and beauty of nature is a sight to behold.

This was quite a sight to see. I can see why there are always large crowds around it. Old Faithful was named by an expedition in 1870. It erupts around 20 times a day and reaches anywhere from 100 to 180 ft in height. There is a clock in the Old Faithful Inn that gives its eruption time with a variation of +/-10 minutes. You can also check out the website for times. The viewing area around Old Faithful gets pretty packed. It does have benches you can sit on up front if you get there early enough before the next eruption. There is a lot to do around Old Faithful in the village area. It's one of the few spots in Yellowstone that has lodging, gift shops, gas, dining, and an education center. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can view it from the boardwalk in the upper basin area or hike up to Observation Point. I definitely recommend walking around the Upper Geyser Basin as there are smaller hots springs and geysers you can check out.

Whooom! You can tell when Old Faithful is about to erupt by the number of people that are hanging out on the benches out in front. Somehow, they all know and people hang out just to get good seats. This is the most famous geyser in the world! It got its name from the fact that it erupts with such regular predictability. Water flows into super hot magma below the surface which turns into steam, which expands and shoots the water hundreds of feet into the air! My favorite part about Old Faithful was the boardwalk that goes all the way around the geyser, and into a nature walk, also along a boardwalk through the geyser basin that lets you check out all kinds of other geysers, as well as buffalo! This place is such a cool site to see. I am so glad I got to come here. Absolutely worth it!

Good Old Faithful Old Faithful was the first attraction we saw when we visited Yellowstone National Park this summer, July 2021. We had just spent a day at Grand Teton National Park in MT and entered Yellowstone at 4:45p in WY through the South Entrance. The two parks are connected. We made our way to Old Faithful which was located in the Upper Geyser Basin in the southwest section of the park. It looked like it had just erupted because we still waited for an hour. There was already a crowd forming at the geyser-viewing area waiting for the next eruption. The area is visitor-friendly with a huge parking lot and bench seating. Inside the visitor center is a ranger station that tracks the time prediction of the next eruption. This attraction was one of the biggest draws for us at Yellowstone (after the bisons and other wildlife) as we waited patiently for Old Faithful....... and thar she blows! Very cool to experience and see approx 140-ft in height of water expelled during the eruption. It must've lasted for at least 3-mins or a little longer. Very cool! Review #2328

This is one of the main attractions of Yellowstone and you definitely need to visit here regardless of how many people are there. It erupts roughly every 90 minutes and they actually have times in the front desk of Old Faithful Lodge that tells the next estimated time that it'll go off so you can either get a seat and get ready for it to erupt or come back later in time for the eruption. There is an absolutely huge parking lot, the largest in the entire park by far. You'll most likely be able to find a spot although you might have to walk a bit through the parking lot to get to the main attractions and other buildings. There are tons of seating around Old Faithful to see an up-front view of it but if you go on a 0.5 mile hike you'll get to the Old Faithful viewing area which provides an overlook view of Old Faithful. When I went there there were definitely fewer people and I think that's the way to go because there will always be a ton of people waiting for it to erupt in the main viewing area. It's a cool sight to see and you'll be able to say that you saw Old Faithful.

Unpopular opinion: Old Faithful is overrated. It's what Yosemite is most well known for, but there are better things to see (Grand Prismatic Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone). Old Faithful erupts about once every 90 minutes. There's a website that will tell you the next predicted eruption time, but good luck finding service to get to it. Ask a park ranger when you get there. It's a zoo here. We were there on a weekday at the end of September, but it didn't matter. It's as crowded as a sporting event and seems like Covid-19 isn't a thing. We went to the back side which was much less crowded (and has a worse view). While you're here, explore the rest of the Upper Geyser Basin. It's much less crowded.

Old Faithful is literally defying gravity and everything I know to be true about life on earth. Really this entire area of the country looks like something out of a science fiction film. I have never been so dumbfounded. Old Faithful is a 5 star experience and the springs around it are actually even more exciting! I would plan to spend a solid few hours at this site. Now, the geography is super 5 stars but the tourist facilities....MEHHHHH. My advice is to pack a lunch (don't rely on the cafeteria at all, the hours are kind of odd, it's busy, and it's very womp womp) and plenty of water and make a day of it. You will also fare well by bringing some toiletries (hand sanitizer is a must). And please dress in layers. During June it was a crisp 50 degrees and there were some rain showers. If you're lucky you will see a buffalo a couple feet away from you, there are plenty of park rangers working to keep everyone safe.

Old Faithful is one of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone but only one of six that park rangers can currently predict. If you're visiting Yellowstone as a tourist, I'd rate "Old Faithful" to be the #1 "thing-to-do" on your list. Old Faithful erupts on such a reliable basis that the National Park Service posts predicted eruption times on their website. You can even download an app onto your phone that you will give you the predicted times. While in the area, you can also walk around and visit other geysers or get a snack/ ice-cream while you wait for the geyser to erupt.

Watching Old Faithful Geyser erupt is a Yellowstone National Park tradition. People from all over the world have journeyed here to watch this famous geyser. The park's wildlife and scenery might be as well-known today, but it was the unique thermal features like Old Faithful Geyser that inspired the establishment of Yellowstone as the world's first national park in 1872. Old Faithful is one of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone and one of six that park rangers currently predict. It is uncommon to be able to predict geyser eruptions with regularity and Old Faithful has lived up to its name, only lengthening the time between eruptions by about 30 minutes in the last 30 years. Old Faithful erupts about every 90 minutes now give it take 10 minutes they say. During peak season you should arrive about an hour before to get a good seat or viewing spot. We saw the last daylight eruption that was projected for 8:01pm but went at 7:43pm. The eruption lasts between 1 1/2 minutes to 5 minutes. Ours lasted 3:43. Unfortunately we had a 2 hours drive back to Gardiner so we could not check out the rest of the thermal activity the basin had to offer. Huge parking lot. WiFi, yes I said WiFi. Restrooms. Some wearing masks, few social distancing because of the crowds. If you don't want to be near someone I would recommend skipping this one. Otherwise, enjoy and check it off your bucket list.

As my U.S. bucket list gets shorter, and not counting Andy Gibb's bathroom (I was a confused child), the only chart-toppers were seeing the Northern Lights, looking up from the bottom of Grand Canyon, and Old Faithful... so, like you, expectations might be high. Yet I knew going in that I would probably be waiting in the sun for hours with crowds of people for a small glimpse or a little burst of hot water. And if the tourism board wants to borrow that tagline for the brochure, go ahead. Maybe I give this five stars because I let fate dictate our arrival and by luck managed to get there 10 minutes before showtime, though the wait is usually 65 or 90 minutes (up to 2 hours on rare occasion). Until Yellowstone creates an app that visitors can download upon arrival that posts the most recent eruptions, I recommend packing a picnic lunch and planning to eat there while you wait. The eruption was much more impressive than I imagined... it shoots 106 to 185' (average: 145) and lasts 1.5 to 5 minutes. That's a long time. My girlfriend disagrees.

It was more than I expected! We were there at 5am, pretty cold, but yet there were already people there. We watched it go off three times over the course of the morning/day from different vantage points. First, right there in the "usual spot," second we climbed up to watch it from above...that was so neat!.....and third, was watching it from behind as we walked the loop around Old Faithful to see all of the other geysers in the area! This is definitely worth it...though I can't imagine watching this with hundreds of people. The most that were there when we went was around 100.

This is my 2nd time visiting Old Faithful & I'm very impressed with how well the area has been maintained. The 1st time I've gone, the boardwalk didn't exist with the bleacher chairs, nor was it that wide. And the only building I remember is the one with the souvenir shop & ice cream shop. I don't even think they had a cafeteria back then. The parking lot has expanded a lot as well since the first time I went, we struggled to find parking bc of all the tour bus taking over the lot. We actually arrived around lunchtime to visit Old Faithful this time around & it was the perfect timing bc we noticed people were lining up to watch the eruption. We were able to see it erupt & and afterwards, got lunch at the cafeteria. They had so many different options, and their food was good...but wow that tourist "tax" definitely hit. I did end up spending a lot at the shop, esp since we got multiple photographs, which were also signed by the photographer himself. They now have an educational museum & when you walk in, there is a tv with a projection of eruption time for the other geysers in the park. It was cool to walk through & great to get a science lesson on how the Old Faithful erupts.

[845] This historic natural wonder is located in Yellowstone National Park. It's amazing and definitely something you, your kids, family and friends should see We visited in the winter so it was not crowded but I heard it's packed In the summer We will definitely be back

Gaaaaaahhhdamn is this an incredible sight to see! We actually got very lucky because we didn't check the schedule. Right when we arrived to the park, it started to erupt and we immediately ran over to see. Then once we took a nice walk around the Geyer Loop, it was a little after sunrise and we saw a huge crowd gathered around Old Faithful. We decided to just sit down and see how long it took for it to go off again and what do you know, it erupted again for us!

Got to see Old faithful geyser erupt and it was awesome! A bison strolled by a little while before the eruption and that was fantastic.

C'mon now. You know what this is; you don't need a Yelp review for this one, friends. We've all watched the YouTube scare-tactic videos of the Yellowstone Supervolcano blowing up and ending life as we know it. Yellowstone is just a little reminder that deep under your feet, our rather placid surface hides a roiling superheated volume of liquid rock... and the water that seeps down into the ground here betrays it every hour and a half or so. Google it, buddy. Now, here's the real story: There is, arguably, NO WHERE ELSE ON EARTH that is better for playing the license plate game than the Old Faithful parking lot. Here's why: -- It's a huge lot... always a lot of cars -- It's a huge draw... everyone and their mother wants to see this before they die. So they come from all over the world to see it. -- Yes, Hawaii, too. I don't know why, but at least two members of our family always nail HAWAII plates in this lot. Not sure how they drive here, but it's legit. Always. -- Hard to find Delaware, but it's possible. You know what I'm talking about. Unless you're from Delaware. -- Rhode Island is a distinct possibility. Sure, it's like, the size of San Bernardino county. But Rhode Island is a major find for any license plate game afficianado. So that's it. Sure, there are geothermal wonders here, 500 different geysers all over the park, and a lifetime of memories for me here with my brothers and parents (when I was a kid) and now, with my own children. But license plates. Because I like to win. I didn't pay $5000 for laser eye surgery to lose this game.

If you're going to do nothing else at Yellowstone Park, make the trek to Old Faithful. The geyser runs on a very regular basis, taking between 44 and 125 minutes to catch its breath and heat up the water before erupting. It is well worth it. It is not the tallest or the largest geyser in the park. But for sure, it is the most regular. According to its wikipedia entry, "The time between eruptions has a bimodal distribution, with the mean interval being either 65 or 91 minutes, and is dependent on the length of the prior eruption. Within a margin of error of ±10 minutes, Old Faithful will erupt either 65 minutes after an eruption lasting less than ​2 1⁄2 minutes, or 91 minutes after an eruption lasting more than ​2 1⁄2 minutes." We waited about 45 minutes from when we took seats at the benches. There was a reasonable cellular signal so waiting was not overly painful. Worth. It.

Since COVID-19 is rattling the United States, summer adventures and date nights have been slim this year. Our "summer trip" was a visit to Yellowstone earlier this year. I had never seen Old Faithful. Lauren and I brought Olivia, our daughter, but at ~18mo, she wasn't impressed. I was; it was cool to see the steam and spout blow hot af water out at breakneck speeds. We also enjoyed walking the path along the other features and geysers nearby. It was cloudy and a bit stormy in the distance, so it added to the cool, breezy afternoon stroll. I understand that Yellowstone is hot and heavy right now, as it is a natural wonder, and Old Faithful is certainly a must see when you visit our first national park, but it's a big park, and with lots of guests and an annoying pandemic, it may be a good idea to plan trips to see any number of the other features, geysers, and sites throughout the north and eastern areas of the park, that are less packed in some areas. Be safe, and have fun visiting a super volcano!

Old faithful is the most iconic geothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park. It's also the most popular and as a result--the most crowded area of the park. It's absolutely worth your time but you should expect there to be a line for parking and a crowd of people.

Very crowded! You have to just be careful and stay away from as many as you can, not that others will do the same. It was pretty cool to see, we didn't walk the whole thing and then drove to another part to see the morning glory pool and ended up walking way further. Old Faithful goes off about 20 times a day, we luckily got there about ten minutes before it went off so really worked out well.

On our second morning (9/9/17) in Yellowstone, I huddled the family together and said "even if we don't get to see it in action, let's go check out Old Faithful." That morning the parking lots were fairly empty. We arrived at about 9:15. The Observation Point was empty aside from a small gathering of people taking photos of a lone buffalo in front of them. My husband had his service dog which made me a little nervous when the buffalo decided to walk almost right in front of us... just as Old Faithful started to blow. But the buffalo was soon paparazzied as he continued walking towards the Visitor Center. Then the rangers followed. They were yelling at the crazies less than 10 yards from the buffalo to get away from him. It felt so unreal. Then the crowd quieted as the constant spewing captivated our attention. Many people may think Ol' Faith is overrated and underwhelming as there are many other spots to visit that are less crowded with much more beautiful settings. This is true. But we were lucky to witness this fascinating occurrence when we did. TIPS - the Visitor Education Center and the rangers can tell you the approximate time of the next eruption - only service dogs are allowed '17 Challenge #116

Old Faithful Geyser erupts water/steam periodically and has the resilience to bounce back from earthquakes/seismic activity. I study volcanoes, though have not gotten so much into hydrothermal systems. Even for me, this is an enjoyable place to visit. I especially enjoyed learning about the mineralization around the geysers in this area. There are boardwalks around the geyser with a number of viewing areas with benches. You have to get there early to snag one of the benches. Even if you don't get a bench and want to takes pictures/videos you can crouch down in front so as not to block the view of others. I recommend staying for the whole eruption. It is fun to watch/observe how the water spurt and steam shrouds/clouds change shape during the eruption and contemplate the dynamics occurring both above and beneath the surface of the Earth to make the geyser erupt this way.

Lot's Of Hype, Waiting & Waiting, & Then A Spray.... When I was a kid I always wanted to visit Yellowstone and See Old Faithful... We finally made the journey and I stood with the huddled masses in the blistering heat anxiously anticipating the parvenu that would be Old Faithful... That being said, it finally blew and while it is a cool marvel of nature, it really wasn't as mind blowing as the hype would lead you to believe. A couple minutes later it was over and that was that... Off to see the next items on the Yellowstone list....

Old Faithful is a must see for any one traveling our beautiful country. Inside Yellowstone National Park, it is a main event that everyone wants to see. We waited well over an hour and a half for the famous geiser to erupt and it was worth every minute. Unfortunately, vandalism by people has made the eruption harder to predict. What's wrong with people trying to damage our country's landmarks??!! Throwing things down into the geiser, going past the restricted area to damage this natural wonder. Very sad!! Old Faithful erupted finally and all I could say was WOW..WOW..WOW!! It was just awesome to watch every second. The amount of people that go see it every day definitely shows the respect that this famous American landmark of our nation. It's a " must see" in beautiful Yellowstone Park

Haven't been there in 40 years and it's as faithful as ever. The areas a lot nicer now with a big hotel plus a really nice general store that has everything you need. Lots of places to stand or sit to watch the show. It's a must see if your in the park

Everyone goes to see old faithful. The best part is walking around and seeing 100s of other geysers around old faithful. You can spend an Entire day seeing everything

Stop and visit. Eat and walk and spend your day here. Lots to do and enjoy this neat part of the world. Super unique.

Who wouldn't give this five stars? Used the app to predict eruption and got here at 7am. Waited five minutes and there were maybe ten people watching. It is all about timing! Amazing to watch!

It's iconic and famous and crowded and where everyone goes when in Yellowstone but it's also not the best sight in the park, though well worth visiting.

Don't hate me immediately, but honestly, I was not impressed. Yellowstone was literally my oldest bookmark. I have been wanting to visit for 7+ years and the highlight that everyone talks about is Old Faithful. We arrived in the afternoon, parked the car and walked over to the viewing area. We were in between eruptions so there was already a crowd, but we were able to find seats in the front row. It was about a 30 minute wait until the next eruption, the estimated time was about 15 minutes late. It is a natural thing so you can't plan it perfectly. Why am I disappointed? I guess, I had set my expectations too high, I was thinking the ground would shake, and the water would sprout up like a water volcano, it was very lackluster, started to leak a little than sprouted out straight up and then ended pretty short after. It's still one of those things in life you must see for yourself, and the science behind it is super impressive, just the actual sight is OK.

In an age when reliability is a commodity that is hard to come by, Old Faithful keeps right on trucking. They say nothing is certain but for death and taxes. But I might put Old Faithful right up there. The predictability of the geyser's eruptions make for it being like the Cirque du Soleil of Yellowstone in putting on shows every day and night. You have to see it in person to witness the height and force of the eruptions of boiling water. It jettisons straight through the air like a rocket and then cascades down with equal vigor. If you're the type to think "I've seen one geyser, I've seen them all" then you might be surprised by Old Faithful's majestic show. Just a cool experience to be amazed and astonished by nature.

Kind of bummed we did not get informed about the many other geysers that were about to erupt (glad to have bumped into the elderly man throwing his bike down! He made us wait for Beehive and it was breathtaking!) Wish there was more information on the many signs posted around.

Old faithful was actually precisely ontime today at 11:28 it spouted and I was super impressed by the magnitude as well as the force of the water rising. we waited about 45 mins but it was completely worthwhile!

Old Faithful is always a memorable experience. If you only have a day at Yellowstone, definitely go to Old Faithful. The geyser goes off every 60-90 minutes. When you go, don't just stay near the visitor center; there are lots of boardwalks for viewing geysers and springs. Explore (safely)! Yellowstone geysers are unlike anything else you are likely to see. This visit, we also saw a buffalo chomping on some weeds less than a yard from one of the trails. That is really rare... we were careful to not antagonize it; it was the closest I have ever been to a buffalo. If you have kids around age 8-12, get a young scientist booklet ($5) and borrow a backpack with geyser info and an infrared thermometer (an adult's drivers license is held as collateral, but use of the gear is free). When the kids finish the booklet, they can get a keychain or patch afterwards. This is so fun to do with kids!

When one thinks of Yellowstone National Park, the Old Faithful Geyser is one of the first things that comes to mind. Old Faithful IS Yellowstone. This geyser erupts roughly every hour to hour and a half. It's a must-see while visiting the park. Wait and watch it, it's so worth it. While waiting, or after, take a walk around the historic Old Faithful Inn. While not my favorite spot in the park, I cannot imagine not checking off this bucket-list item on my visit to Yellowstone.

This was the first geyser we visited early in the morning as we arrived. It was really impressive by the size and predictability, but as you venture thru the park, and you discover all those gorgeous crystal blue and yellow colored, Old Faithful didn't look that impressive anymore-at least to us.

Old Faithful was everything I expected, plus more! Stunning/breathtaking to watch. I walked up about 5 mins before eruption, and the wait was part of the charm. It was entertaining to hear people waiting/counting down, and getting prepared. There were tourists speaking a variety of languages, which I also enjoyed. If you make the trip to Yellowstone, Old Faithful is a must see!

Definitely over rated but a must see just to saw you saw it since it's so famous! I recommend the app to see when it goes off so you can go an hour before to walk around and get a good seat it gets very packed!

I have never been to Yellowstone, so after freezing my butt off on the drive from the East Gate just before sunset, I had a hot shower and headed out to catch the next predicted show. There were so many people out there! I was really surprised - it was a bit of a festival atmosphere - folks were very friendly and there were many well behaved children and cute dogs. The geyser came up behind a cloud of steam and spouted water into the evening sky. The next morning - there were just as many people but the geyser was slightly lower than at night. Great show - totally worth seeing.

OK. Its pretty amazing. I have a room facing the site and yeah it does off on time. I saw this thing go off 2 times and each time was pretty cool. The floors did not rumble tho.

Great area and Old Faithful does really do a great geyser usually every 100 minutes...some big and some smaller...The hiking around the geyser is outstanding and you can see many more bubbling and geyser like areas.....take about 4-5 hours to enjoy it all with the walking. While walking/walking on the boardwalks, old faithful is usually visible to monitor and truthfully some areas on the boardwalks have a better view point to watch old faithful, so don't be suck on a bench, when you can enjoy the entire area.

Lives up to its hype and crowd! Out of all the places we visited in Yellowstone, this was the most crowded. But they have a huge parking lot so if you reach around 9 you're good. We started with the geyser which was going to erupts first according the Yellowstone app (use it, it rocks) and then walked around. The Grand geyser is worth the wait. Old faithful can be seen from the base or you can trek up to observation point. You should. Watch the other geysers from the seated areas. This looks wonderful from a height.