Moose Falls
Wyoming · 30-foot drop · Yellowstone National Park · Last verified 2026-06-26
Flow at Moose Falls is 217 cfs today, around its seasonal average.
Right now
Streamflow
217 cfs
SNAKE RIVER AB JACKSON · 34m ago
Overnight
30°F
Clear
Thursday
72°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 6:55 AM · Sunset 7:44 PM · 12h 48m
Wildlife activity
- Stay Away From Bull Elk(Caution)
Other park alerts
- Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion(Park Closure)
- Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge(Information)
- Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed(Information)
Snapshot built 10m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS RIW.
Moose Falls is a 30-foot plunge on Crawfish Creek just north of Yellowstone's South Entrance — one of the easiest falls to see in the park. A 75-yard walk from the roadside pullout drops to the base. Named in 1885 by the Arnold Hague Geologic Survey for the moose plentiful in the area. The Crawfish Creek water is geothermally heated from upstream hot springs, so swimming and wading are prohibited. Road closes seasonally in winter.
Moose Falls is a plunge type waterfall on Crawfish Creek in Yellowstone National Park. The waterfall was named in 1885 by members of the Arnold Hague Geologic Survey for the plentiful moose found in the southern sections of the park. The falls are just 75 yards (69 m) west of south entrance road via an easy trail that begins 1.2 miles (1.9 km) north of the south entrance station.
A short history
Named in 1885 by members of the Arnold Hague Geologic Survey for the plentiful moose found in the southern sections of Yellowstone at the time.
The trail
0.1 miles each way, rated easy. Roadside pullout on the South Entrance Road, 1.2 miles north of the south entrance station. Small lot for ~5 cars.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 13010065 · 3.7 mi away
SNAKE RIVER AB JACKSON LAKE AT FLAGG RANCH WY
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30-day streamflow
Near 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 177 cfs · 125% of last year — similar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Falls (this page) | — | 30 ft | easy · 0.1 mi | N | $35 |
| Lewis Falls | 8 mi | 30 ft | — | N | — |
| Cascade Creek Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Cascade Acres | 9 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Polar Bear | 9 mi | 7 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Terraced Falls | 10 mi | 131 ft | — | N | — |
Side-by-side comparisons
Moose Falls compared head-to-head with other documented falls — height, access, fees, dogs, swimmability in one row each.
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~30 ft)
- Champagne Falls30 ft
- Crevice Falls30 ft
- Cucumber Falls30 ft
- Eternal Flame Falls30 ft
- Georgiana Falls30 ft
Same best season in Wyoming
- Gibbon Falls84 ft
- Hidden Falls100 ft
- Kepler Cascades150 ft
- Porcupine Falls75 ft
Questions visitors ask about Moose 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 Moose Falls?
Moose Falls is 30 feet (9.1 m) tall. Height is sourced from NPS Yellowstone.
Is Moose Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Moose Falls is inside Yellowstone National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Moose 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.
Can you swim at Moose Falls?
No — swimming is not safe or not allowed at Moose Falls. Closed to all swimming, wading, soaking, and water entry — the water is geothermally heated from upstream hot springs and dangerously hot in places. Posted signs enforce this.
When is the best time to visit Moose Falls?
Peak flow is typically June, July, August, September, October. Season-wise: summer, fall. Snowmelt and recent rain affect day-to-day volume.
Is there a fee to visit Moose Falls?
Yes — entry costs around $35. Most Yellowstone National Park entrances accept the America the Beautiful annual pass.
How far is Moose Falls from a major city?
Moose Falls is 2 miles from Flagg Ranch (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.1519, -110.6726
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Official land manager
https://www.nps.gov/yell
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose_Falls
Wikidata (Q6908578)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6908578
GeoNames (5832743)
https://www.geonames.org/5832743/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-06-26
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