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National Park · Founded 1911

Waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park landscape photograph
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Yellowstone National Park is a national park of the United States located in the northwest corner of the state of Wyoming, with small portions extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress through the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. Yellowstone was the first national park in the US, and is also widely understood to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially the Old Faithful geyser, one of its most popular. While it represents many types of biomes, subalpine forest is the most abundant. It is part of the South Central Rockies forests ecoregion.

Source: Wikipedia — “Yellowstone National Park”

44 documented waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park

Every named waterfall we've catalogued inside the park boundary, sorted by popularity. Click through for height, access, photos, live streamflow, and seasonal guidance.

Plan your visit

For fees, hours, current alerts, lodging, and downloadable maps, the National Park Service is the authoritative source. We link directly so you always see the freshest info.

When the park is busy

4,500,000 visitors per year (2023-2024 average). Peak is Aug, quietest is Jan.

Showing typical monthly distribution for parks with similar climate. Plan around the peak if you want fewer crowds — shoulder months often have the same scenery without the wait.

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Source: NPS IRMA Visitor Use Statistics. Annual total reflects 2023-2024 average; monthly shape is climate-modeled.

Questions visitors ask

Is there a fee to enter Yellowstone National Park?

Yes. Yellowstone National Park charges an entrance fee that varies by vehicle type and pass. The America the Beautiful annual pass covers most National Parks. See the official NPS fee page for current amounts: http://www.parkcounty.us/planyourvisit/fees.htm

How many waterfalls are in Yellowstone National Park?

We've documented 44 named waterfalls inside the park boundary using OpenStreetMap, USGS GNIS, and point-in-polygon checks against the official NPS boundary.

What's the best time of year to see waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park?

May, Jun, Jul, Aug — based on the best-flow months of the 44 waterfalls documented in the park.

Can I bring my dog to Yellowstone National Park?

Most National Parks restrict dogs to developed areas (parking lots, paved roads, campgrounds) and prohibit them on most trails. Check the park's specific pet policy before visiting: http://www.parkcounty.us/planyourvisit/pets.htm

What are Yellowstone National Park's hours?

Yellowstone National Park is generally open 24/7, but visitor centers, roads, and specific facilities have their own hours and seasonal closures. Always check current conditions: http://www.parkcounty.us/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Answers cross-reference official NPS pages and our point-in-polygon dataset. NPS is authoritative for fees, hours, and current conditions — always click through before driving.