These paint pots are actually pools of bubbling gurgling mud. I was lucky they had gotten snow a few days before my visit because it made the paint pots moister and more impressive to see. I will also mention that these are the only paint pots accessible at this time since the road to the Artist Paint Pots was closed when I drove by. So if you want to see mud pots currently this is your one and only chance

A great alternative to the nearby busier areas, Fountain Paint Pots offers a short hike along boardwalks to some amazing paint pots and geysers. We were able to stroll around and enjoy the scenery with many stops along the way. It was a bit of a respite from the busier areas where parking was scarce. Definitely plan on this if you can’t make it to the more popular sites.

This gurgling bowl of mud is crazy, and it must be at times, because you can see mud drops on the walkway. This white, gray melted rock turned to mud is just hard for imagine. But it’s entertaining to watch for sure. This is a really good paint pot stop.