Iris Falls
Wyoming · 46-foot drop · Yellowstone National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Right now
This Afternoon
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
24°F
Scattered Snow Showers
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:55 AM · Sunset 8:45 PM · 14h 50m
Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS RIW.
Iris Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming. It drops roughly 46 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.
Iris Falls is a waterfall on the Bechler River in Yellowstone National Park. Iris Falls is located just upstream from Colonnade Falls and is accessible via the Bechler River Trail. The falls were named in 1885 by members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey for Iris, the mythological Greek goddess of the rainbow.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Falls (this page) | — | 46 ft | — | N | — |
| Upper Colonnade Falls | 0 mi | 36 ft | — | N | — |
| Lower Colonnade Falls | 0 mi | 66 ft | — | N | — |
| Ouzel Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Albright Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Silver Scarf Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~46 ft)
- Great Falls46 ft
- Lower Copper Falls46 ft
- Ravine Twin Falls46 ft
- Sol Duc Falls46 ft
- Spearfish Falls46 ft
Questions visitors ask about Iris Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Iris Falls?
Iris Falls is 46 feet (14 m) tall. Source heights disagree by source — see the discrepancy box on the page.
Is Iris Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Iris Falls is inside Yellowstone National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Iris 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 Iris Falls from a major city?
Iris Falls is 20 miles from Warm River (about 29 minutes' drive).
More waterfalls in Wyoming
Where it is
44.2415, -110.9432
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_Falls
Wikidata (Q5306929)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5306929
GeoNames (5828432)
https://www.geonames.org/5828432/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
Been there?
Marina and Theo verify pages one road trip at a time. If you've been to Iris Falls recently, your local knowledge improves the page for everyone. Pick the kind of contribution that fits — every email lands in our inbox and gets read (and credited when we publish).
Add a tip
Something we should know — best time, parking trick, that hidden viewpoint.
Share a photo
Have a CC-licensed image on Wikimedia or Flickr? Send the link.
Report a fix
Wrong height, closed trail, broken link — tell us what we got wrong.
We don't collect your email. Replies go directly to hello@fallspots.com.