Upper Geyser Basin is located at Old Faithful. Old Faithful is 17 miles (27 km) northwest of West Thumb and 16 miles (26 km) south of Madison Junction. The road from Old Faithful to Madison is open to wheeled vehicles from mid-April through October and oversnow vehicles from mid-December to mid-March. The road from Old Faithful to West Thumb is open to wheeled vehicles from mid-May through October and is open to oversnow vehicles from mid-December to mid-March.

There are a variety of trails at Upper Geyser Basin. Old Faithful Geyser Loop (0.7 miles or 1.1 km) and Geyser Hill Loop (1.3. miles or 2.1 km) are both short, easy walks. Observation Point Loop affords grand views of Geyser Hill but the steep stairs make this 2.1-mile (3.4 km) hike tough going for young kids. There are two trails to Morning Glory Pool; a paved bike trail from Old Faithful and boardwalk north from Geyser Hill. Take one there and the other back. (The roundtrip trek is just under 3 miles or 4.4 km.) Lone Star Geyser, 5 miles or 8 km roundtrip, is an easy backcountry trail. Black Sand Basin, Old Faithful Geyser Loop and the paved trail to Morning Glory Pool are the only Upper Geyser Basin walkways that are wheelchair and stroller accessible. NB: Check the ranger station for trail closings before you set out. Maintain a safe distance from all wildlife, 100 yards (91m) from bears and wolves and 25 yards (23m) from all other animals.