Filled with craggy mountains, lush valleys, winding canyons, and an eclectic collection of mountain rivers, Yellowstone offers an abundance of natural beauty vying for your attention. And the park’s waterfalls are no exception.

Cascading from the 590,000 year old Canyon Rhyolite lava flow, Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is the largest volume waterfall in the Rocky Mountains of the United States.

Yellowstone National Park contains at least 45 named waterfalls and cascades, and hundreds more unnamed, even undiscovered waterfalls over 15 feet (4.6 m) high. The highest plunge type waterfall in the park is the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at 308 feet (94 m).

Below we’ve provided a summary of the major waterfalls in the Yellowstone Frontcountry. For more details, directions, photos, videos, maps, pointers, and all the different ways to experience each of them, click on its corresponding reference link.

Apr 13, 2022 · These are the best waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park: The main waterfall attraction of the park: Lower Falls © scgerding / Getty Lower Falls: best for the highest falls. Height: 308 feet The fastest way to see the falls: Drive along the one-way loop east of Canyon Village. There are several viewpoints and a strenuous walking trail that ...

Jan 17, 2014 · Thanks to the Yellowstone River, tourists to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone have three spectacular sights in the Lower, Upper and Crystal Falls. Each was formed by the river’s flow over “progressively softer, less resistant rock,” explains the park’s website.

Our list of the Top 10 Best Yellowstone Waterfalls is where we showcase these unsung attractions in the world's first national park.

Plan your adventure to discover Yellowstone waterfalls including the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls, with inspiration on summer and winter visits.

Nov 26, 2023 · Yellowstone has gorgeous waterfalls ready for viewing all over the park, not just in the canyon area. But since the Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone are the most well-known, we will start there, and then dive into the rest of these watery wonders you can find throughout the park.

Oct 17, 2024 · Whether you want a peaceful spot or an adventurous hike, Yellowstone's waterfalls have something for everyone. Here are some of the most remarkable waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park: 1. Lower Falls is one of Yellowstone's most remarkable waterfalls, standing as a breathtaking natural wonder near Canyon Village.