United States · Rocky Mountains, Wyoming
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone
Twice the height of Niagara, the Yellowstone River drops into the yellow-walled Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the geological feature that gave the park its name. Artist Point on the canyon's south rim frames the falls against rhyolite cliffs stained by hydrothermal alteration.
Twice the height of Niagara, the Yellowstone River drops into the yellow-walled Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the geological feature that gave the park its name. Artist Point on the canyon's south rim frames the falls against rhyolite cliffs stained by hydrothermal alteration.
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone drops 94 metres (308 ft) on the Yellowstone, inside Yellowstone National Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Canyon Village, with COD the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Late spring runoff gives the most powerful flow; the park's high-elevation roads close in winter.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
Wildlife & safari
Falls that sit inside serious wildlife country, where the water is only half the reason to come.
When to go
Late spring runoff gives the most powerful flow; the park's high-elevation roads close in winter.
Entry: Park entry ~$35 USD per vehicle
Getting there
- Base townCanyon Village
- AirportCOD
- CountryUnited States
- RegionRocky Mountains, Wyoming, North America
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
44.7167, -110.4972
Quick answers
How tall is Lower Falls of the Yellowstone?
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone drops 94 metres (308 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Yellowstone.
When is the best time to visit Lower Falls of the Yellowstone?
Peak flow is June to September. Late spring runoff gives the most powerful flow; the park's high-elevation roads close in winter.
What can you do at Lower Falls of the Yellowstone?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Lower Falls of the Yellowstone?
The usual base is Canyon Village, and the closest airport is COD. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Park entry ~$35 USD per vehicle.
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