Old Faithful GeyserPlan Your Visit
Everything you need for a perfect day
Open 365 days a year in Calistoga, at the top of Napa Valley. Bring a picnic, take your time, and let the geyser set the pace.
Admission
One day pass includes all ten acres — Geyser · Geology Museum · Animal Farm · Self-Guided Tour · Bocce & Lawn Games · Picnic Areas · Native Gardens · Parking.
Hours & the eruption
We’re open 365 days a year, from 9 AM. Closing times shift with the season (generally 6–7 PM) — call ahead or check Google for today’s hours.
There’s no schedule to catch. The geyser performs on its own natural rhythm — roughly every 20 to 40 minutes, quickening after rain and easing through dry months. Settle in on the lawn and you’ll rarely wait long.
Directions & parking
1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515 — easy to find, just north of downtown Calistoga between Highway 29 and Highway 128 on Tubbs Lane. About 1.5–2 hours from San Francisco.
Free parking on the premises for up to 100 cars, with space for buses, campers and mobile homes.
Accessibility
The gift shop and grounds are wheelchair accessible. Please note that the paths immediately around the geyser, gardens and animal farm are finished in fine gravel. Free, dedicated parking for buses and mobile homes makes group and school visits easy.
Good to know
Can we bring a picnic?
Absolutely — it’s encouraged. Bring your favorite food and a bottle of Napa Valley wine; our complimentary picnic station has glasses, utensils and napkins. Relax under a cabana, at a picnic table, or in one of our covered lounges.
Is food available on site?
We sell light bites and non-alcoholic beverages in the gift shop. Food trucks and catering can be arranged for groups and events.
How long should we plan to stay?
Most guests spend 1.5 hours or more. Come for the geyser, then stay for the gardens, the animal farm, the museum, bocce and the lawns.
When does the geyser erupt?
On its own rhythm, roughly every 20–40 minutes. No need to time your visit — just relax and watch.