Title: Dragon's Mouth Springs in Yellowstone National Park - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Dragon's Mouth Springs Tours and Activities

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## Visit Dragon's Mouth Springs

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#### Unusual natural features named for mythical creatures make this a captivating area. Understand the region’s geological conditions or imagine a fantasy world.

Many features in Yellowstone National Park are called by unusual but fitting names, with Dragon’s Mouth Spring a great example. Once you view it you can imagine you’re looking into a dragon’s mouth, with smoke continuously bellowing out. The smoke, however, is actually gases and steam rising from a cavern deep within the earth. When you visit Dragon’s Mouth Spring, listen for the pops and other noises coming from inside the cave these are gas bubbles exploding as they reach the water’s surface.

As this is a hot spring, the mineralized water keeps a temperature of 170 F (77 C), with hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide gases bubbling up to the surface. Early explorers who came across the feature imagined the pools harbored some kind of mythical creature.

Stay safe by walking near the spring on a boardwalk, which makes the area accessible to all visitors. The 0.3-mile (0.5-kilometer) loop trail is best from May through October. Watch for the bison that are frequent visitors to the area. 

Find the spring in the Mud Volcano area, which saw sizeable volcanic activity in the late 19th century. At the time, eruptions caused clods of mud to be hurled long distances. The more recent activity in 1979 caused mud to ooze across the boardwalk.

In the same area you’ll find Black Dragon’s Cauldron, which formed in 1948\. It produces sulfuric acid, preventing any plant life from growing along the shore.

Sulfur Cauldron is different because it is yellow rather than the blackish-brown color found elsewhere. The difference is attributed to heat-loving bacteria living at this feature.

Access Yellowstone National Park from one of three states: Wyoming, Idaho or Montana. Dragon’s Mouth Spring is in the center of the park, closest to the east entrance from Wyoming. Pay the weekly or annual fee to access the park. Public transportation in the park is not available but shuttle services exist. Note that the road closes from the middle of October to April.

Discover Dragon’s Mouth Spring and imagine the bizarre creature that lurks within the cave.

## Plan a trip to see Dragon's Mouth Springs

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### Anvil Hotel

CA $1,244

per person

Feb 14 - Feb 18

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Jackson Hole (JAC)

8/10 Very Good! (806 reviews)

Staff was very helpful. Bed comfortable, any charm that this hotel may have was a bit surpassed by the room needing a proper cleaning. Corners & edges, loose plumbing. And - when opening the luggage stand, underwear belonging to a previous f guest fell out. Staff was very apologetic.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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### Alpenhof

CA $2,176

per person

Feb 14 - Feb 18

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Jackson Hole (JAC)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Great location, excellent staff and nice size rooms.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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CA $2,025

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Feb 14 - Feb 18

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Vancouver (YVR) to Jackson Hole (JAC)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Excellent location, close to everything in all directions. Friendly and professional staff.

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5/5(1 review)

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5/5(5 reviews)

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