Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point is a promontory cliff on the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone east of Yellowstone Falls on the Yellowstone River. It is 20 mi southeast of Mammoth. The pick nearby is Yellowstone, 8.8 mi off.
An attraction, 20 mi southeast of Mammoth
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Gardiner, 26 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°, with about 72" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 80–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around Inspiration Point are below.
Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point is a promontory cliff on the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone east of Yellowstone Falls on the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. The point was originally named Promontory Point in 1878 by W. H. Holmes but later given the name of Inspiration Point by G. L. Henderson, a park concessionaire in 1887. The point is a natural observation point over the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
- Type
- Attraction
Towns to stay in near Inspiration Point
Rooms are nearest in Gardiner (38).
- 1Yellowstone
- 2Yellowstone volcano
- 3Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- 4Yellowstone Falls
- 5Yellowstone Lake
- 6Artist Point Overlook
Gardiner
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
647 people
26 mi northwest of Inspiration Point
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Inspiration Point | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 38 11 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 647 | $633K |
| Mammoth 58% vacation homes | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 62 | — |
| Jardine 24% vacation homes | 24 mi north | 35 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 43 | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Inspiration Point
These well-known places are within 63 miles.
Big draw19 mi National ParkYellowstone National Park4.8M visitors a year
Big draw225 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
Big draw63 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
3in town Canyon & gorgeGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone
4in town WaterfallYellowstone Falls
519 mi LakeYellowstone Lake
52 mi Scenic driveBeartooth Highway
6in town AttractionArtist Point OverlookPhoto credits
Yellowstone National Park: James St. John from Newark, Ohio, CC BY 2.0 · Yellowstone volcano: Ed Austin/Herb Jones, Public domain · Grand Teton National Park: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo., Public domain · Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yellowstone Falls: Unknown, Public domain · Yellowstone Lake: NASA, Public domain · Beartooth Highway: Phil Armitage, Public domain · Artist Point Overlook: Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA, Public domain
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Inspiration Point: what to know
What town is Inspiration Point near?
Mammoth, WY, about 20 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Inspiration Point?
July and August, with highs of 80–81°.
What is the closest airport to Inspiration Point?
Yellowstone (WYS), about 32 miles away.
Where should I stay near Inspiration Point?
Gardiner (26 mi, 38 places to stay).
Mammoth has the answers
Questions and tips go in Mammoth’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.