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Yellowstone National Park

Lava Creek Picnic Area

Picnic tables off a path near a stream in a forested area.
Picnic by the creek Photo: NPS/Diane Renkin
Type Picnic Area
Facilities Restrooms

Lava Creek Picnic Area is a picnic area in Yellowstone National Park.

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Facts on this page draw on the National Park Service: Lava Creek Picnic Area (nps.gov)

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