If you’re planning an RV trip to Yellowstone National Park this summer, it’s important to note that Biscuit Basin, a popular geothermal area, remains closed for the 2025 season.
This closure follows a significant hydrothermal explosion that occurred last July at the Black Diamond Pool. The explosion propelled boiling water, steam, and debris into the air, damaging the boardwalk and surrounding areas. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The National Park Service has decided to keep Biscuit Basin closed through the summer of 2025 due to ongoing safety concerns. The area remains geothermally active, and the risk of additional hydrothermal events persists.
Park officials, in collaboration with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, are closely monitoring the site and will reopen it only when it’s deemed safe for visitors.
What this means for RV travelers
While Biscuit Basin is off-limits, the rest of Yellowstone National Park remains open. Nearby geothermal areas like Black Sand Basin and Midway Geyser Basin provide stunning views and are accessible to visitors. The Grand Loop Road, which offers access to many of the park’s highlights, remains open as well.
Safety tips
Yellowstone’s geothermal features are both beautiful and dangerous. Visitors are urged to stay on designated boardwalks and trails as the ground in thermal areas can be thin and unstable, with scalding water just below the surface. There have been incidents where individuals suffered severe burns after stepping off the designated paths.
Stay informed
For the latest updates on park conditions and closures, RV travelers should regularly check the National Park Service’s official Yellowstone website. Additionally, the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory provides real-time monitoring data and information on geothermal activity.
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We were camped outside Yellowstone last week and visited most of the entire park while there ! And yes, while Biscuit Basin was closed, most of the rest of the park was open and beautiful as ever, with lots of wildlife around, mostly in the early mornings.Bears, wolves, elk, etc.
The Beartooth highway was also reopened and worth the drive out from the Lamar Valley to Cody and around to the other park entrance on the east side !!
Thank you for the updated news, Gail! We will remove this from our set of possible destinations when traveling home this summer. Have a great day and safe travels!