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They now have permanent restroom buildings at the Firehole Swimming Area in Yellowstone.  In July 1977, when I first discovered this spot with my grandfather, there was nothing here but a steep slippery slope down to the river.  In July 2004, there were porta-potties.  In June 2015, there were permanent buildings and a wooden staircase down the hill, but the swimming area was closed due to high water levels as the snow melted.  In May 2018, the entire Firehole River Canyon road was closed to keep people far away from the flooding river.  Better to go in July or August. See pics from 2004: 2004 pic: Warning sign 2004 pic: About to jump in the rapids 2004 pic: Swept away by the rapids 2004 pic: Cliff diving 1 2004 pic: Cliff diving 2 2004 pic: Steep hillside to get there 2004 pic: Shallows for wading and swimming