Steamboat PointSteamboat Point at a Glance
About Steamboat Point
Steamboat Point is a named geographic point within Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, United States. It is one of several locally named points used on park maps and by visitors.
The point offers viewpoints over nearby park terrain and is used by hikers and drivers as a reference on routes through the park. It is a natural feature rather than a developed attraction with facilities.
Like many named features in Yellowstone, Steamboat Point is part of the park’s catalogue of topographic names used for navigation and interpretation; it has no widely known constructed history.
Steamboat Point sits within Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming and is accessible from park roads or trails that serve the surrounding backcountry areas.
- Park location: Located inside Yellowstone National Park and used as a named geographic point for navigation and park maps.
- Access and views: Provides views across nearby basins and is accessible from park roads or trails in the surrounding area depending on season and conditions.
Nearby Attractions to Steamboat Point
Best Time to Visit Steamboat Point
Summer and early fall are best for access and clear conditions.
Weather & Climate near Steamboat Point
Steamboat Point's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (609 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -17° - -4° | -17° | 67 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -17° - -1° | -15° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -13° - 3° | -10° | 48 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - 7° | -5° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -3° - 11° | 1° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 0° - 16° | 6° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 3° - 21° | 12° | 42 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 2° - 21° | 12° | 42 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -1° - 17° | 6° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -4° - 12° | 1° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -8° - 4° | -7° | 57 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -13° - 0° | -12° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Steamboat Point
Access typically by vehicle on local roads off US highways approaching Yellowstone’s west and south entrances; exact directions depend on the nearest gateway community and seasonal road closures.
Tips for Visiting Steamboat Point
- Bring layers-the valley can be cool at dawn and warm by midafternoon.
- The area is close to other Yellowstone-access points-time visits to avoid packed parking lots near major trailheads.
- If birding, bring binoculars; wetland edges near the point attract waterfowl in migration seasons.