description Lioness Geyser Overview
Lioness Geyser is a minor thermal vent in Yellowstone National Park's Upper Geyser Basin that serves as a secondary feature within the Lion Group.
help Lioness Geyser FAQ
Where is Lioness Geyser located?
Lioness Geyser is in Yellowstone National Park's Upper Geyser Basin near the Old Faithful area. It is one of the hydrothermal features in the Lion Geyser Complex, also called the Lion Group. [National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/lion-geyser-complex.htm)
Which features belong to the Lion Geyser Complex?
The Lion Group contains seven hydrothermal features, including four geysers and three hot springs. Lioness Geyser and Big Cub Geyser sit near the center of the group, while Lion Geyser is the largest geyser in the complex. [National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/lion-geyser-complex.htm)
Does Lioness Geyser erupt on a regular schedule?
No, Lioness Geyser rarely erupts, so visitors cannot treat it like Old Faithful's predictable show. When it does erupt, the National Park Service describes it as capable of sending water high into the air. [National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/lion-geyser-complex.htm)
Is Lioness Geyser the same feature as Lion Geyser?
No, they are separate features within the same Lion Group. Lion Geyser is the largest and more active named geyser in the complex, while Lioness is a much rarer secondary feature. [National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/lion-geyser-complex.htm)
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