Kepler Cascades
Wyoming · 49-foot drop · Yellowstone National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Kepler Cascades is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming. It drops roughly 49 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.
Kepler Cascades is a waterfall on the Firehole River in southwestern Yellowstone National Park in the United States. The cascades are located approximately 2.5 miles south of Old Faithful. The cascades drop approximately 150 feet over multiple drops. The longest drop is 50 feet. The cascades are located very near to and visible from the Old Faithful to West Thumb road.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler Cascades (this page) | — | 49 ft | — | N | — |
| Fern Cascades | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Mystic Falls | 4 mi | 69 ft | — | N | — |
| Fairy Falls | 6 mi | 200 ft | — | N | — |
| Tempe Cascade | 10 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Quiver Cascade | 10 mi | — | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Kepler Cascades
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How tall is Kepler Cascades?
Kepler Cascades is 49 feet (15 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Kepler Cascades in a national or state park?
Yes — Kepler Cascades is inside Yellowstone National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Kepler Cascades?
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 Kepler Cascades from a major city?
Kepler Cascades is 21 miles from West Yellowstone (about 30 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.4455, -110.8059
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepler_Cascades
Wikidata (Q37418)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37418
GeoNames (5829471)
https://www.geonames.org/5829471/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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