Tower Fall
Wyoming · 131-foot drop · Yellowstone National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Tower Fall is a waterfall in Park County, Wyoming. It drops roughly 131 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.
Tower Fall is a waterfall on Tower Creek in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Approximately 1,000 yards (910 m) upstream from the creek's confluence with the Yellowstone River, the fall plunges 132 feet (40 m). Its name comes from the rock pinnacles at the top of the fall. Tower Creek and Tower Fall are located approximately three miles south of Roosevelt Junction on the Tower-Canyon road.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Fall (this page) | — | 131 ft | — | N | — |
| Lost Creek Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Wraith Falls | 12 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Silver Cord Cascade | 12 mi | 1,214 ft | easy · 1.2 mi | N | $35 |
| Specimen Falls | 12 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Undine Falls | 13 mi | 59 ft | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Tower Fall
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How tall is Tower Fall?
Tower Fall is 131 feet (40 m) tall. Source heights disagree by source — see the discrepancy box on the page.
Is Tower Fall in a national or state park?
Yes — Tower Fall is inside Yellowstone National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Tower Fall?
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 Tower Fall from a major city?
Tower Fall is 16 miles from Mammoth (about 23 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.8938, -110.3872
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_Fall
Wikidata (Q377832)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q377832
GeoNames (5841229)
https://www.geonames.org/5841229/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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