Gibbon Falls
Wyoming · 85-foot drop · Yellowstone National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Gibbon Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming. It drops roughly 85 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Gibbon Falls is a waterfall on the Gibbon River in northwestern Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Gibbon Falls has a drop of approximately 84 feet (26 m). The falls are located roadside, 4.7 miles (7.6 km) upstream from the confluence of the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers at Madison Junction on the Grand Loop Road.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbon Falls (this page) | — | 85 ft | — | N | — |
| Firehole Falls | 5 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Cascades of the Firehole | 5 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Virginia Cascades | 7 mi | 59 ft | — | N | — |
| Fairy Falls | 10 mi | 200 ft | — | N | — |
| Mystic Falls | 13 mi | 69 ft | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Gibbon Falls
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How tall is Gibbon Falls?
Gibbon Falls is 85 feet (26 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Gibbon Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Gibbon Falls is inside Yellowstone National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Gibbon Falls?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
How far is Gibbon Falls from a major city?
Gibbon Falls is 17 miles from West Yellowstone (about 24 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.6540, -110.7707
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibbon_Falls
Wikidata (Q38522)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38522
GeoNames (5825971)
https://www.geonames.org/5825971/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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