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Sunset Lake — Attraction in West Yellowstone

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Sunset Lake
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Black Sand Basin
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Sunset Lake
US-287, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, United States
Emerald Pool
Yellowstone National Park, Unnamed Road, Mammoth, WY 82190
Opalescent Pool
US-287, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Black Sand Pool
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Punch Bowl Spring
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Whistle Geyser
US-287, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
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Cliff Geyser
Wyoming 82190
Emerald Pool
Wyoming 82190
Black Sand Pool
Wyoming 82190
Punch Bowl Spring
Wyoming 82190
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Sunset Lake
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Sunset Lake

Wyoming 82190
4.9(7)
Open 24 hours
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Outdoor
Scenic
Relaxation
Family friendly
Pet friendly
attractions: Black Sand Basin, Sunset Lake, Emerald Pool, Opalescent Pool, Black Sand Pool, Punch Bowl Spring, Whistle Geyser, restaurants: , local businesses: Cliff Geyser, Emerald Pool, Black Sand Pool, Punch Bowl Spring
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Yellowstone Snowmobile Adventure
Yellowstone Snowmobile Adventure
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Nearby attractions of Sunset Lake

Black Sand Basin

Sunset Lake

Emerald Pool

Opalescent Pool

Black Sand Pool

Punch Bowl Spring

Whistle Geyser

Black Sand Basin

Black Sand Basin

4.8

(445)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Sunset Lake

Sunset Lake

4.8

(6)

Open 24 hours
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Emerald Pool

Emerald Pool

4.9

(12)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Opalescent Pool

Opalescent Pool

5.0

(1)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby local services of Sunset Lake

Cliff Geyser

Emerald Pool

Black Sand Pool

Punch Bowl Spring

Cliff Geyser

Cliff Geyser

4.8

(3)

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Emerald Pool

Emerald Pool

4.6

(12)

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Black Sand Pool

Black Sand Pool

5.0

(3)

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Punch Bowl Spring

Punch Bowl Spring

5.0

(1)

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Reviews of Sunset Lake

4.9
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5.0
33w

We accessed Sunset Lake via the Black Sand Basin trailhead, where we found easy parking in September. The lake is a large, shallow thermal feature with consistently high temperatures, which limits microbial mat formation along the edges. Its deep blue coloration results from clear water and light absorption, rather than microbial pigments. Despite the name, the lake is best viewed in full sunlight to appreciate its...

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5.0
4y

This outstanding ombré addition to Yellowstone is one of the most underrated hot springs in the entire park. Located in the upper geyser basin area near the black sand basin, this colorful pool...

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5.0
7y

A beautiful geothermal pool in...

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Whitney LeachWhitney Leach
We accessed Sunset Lake via the Black Sand Basin trailhead, where we found easy parking in September. The lake is a large, shallow thermal feature with consistently high temperatures, which limits microbial mat formation along the edges. Its deep blue coloration results from clear water and light absorption, rather than microbial pigments. Despite the name, the lake is best viewed in full sunlight to appreciate its color and scale.
Sarah AfsharSarah Afshar
This outstanding ombré addition to Yellowstone is one of the most underrated hot springs in the entire park. Located in the upper geyser basin area near the black sand basin, this colorful pool is a must-see.
Ken and Alicia LundKen and Alicia Lund
A beautiful geothermal pool in Black Sand Basin.
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We accessed Sunset Lake via the Black Sand Basin trailhead, where we found easy parking in September. The lake is a large, shallow thermal feature with consistently high temperatures, which limits microbial mat formation along the edges. Its deep blue coloration results from clear water and light absorption, rather than microbial pigments. Despite the name, the lake is best viewed in full sunlight to appreciate its color and scale.
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This outstanding ombré addition to Yellowstone is one of the most underrated hot springs in the entire park. Located in the upper geyser basin area near the black sand basin, this colorful pool is a must-see.
Sarah Afshar

Sarah Afshar

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A beautiful geothermal pool in Black Sand Basin.
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Ken and Alicia Lund

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