Waterfalls in Wyoming
We list 55 named waterfalls in Wyoming, with the most near Alta (12), Yellowstone National Park (10) and Moose Wilson Road (7). The highest drop we have on record is Silver Cord Cascade at about 1214 feet.
Waterfall areas: near Alta (12) · near Yellowstone National Park (10) · near Moose Wilson Road (7) · near Moran (5)
Near Alta 12
- Lower Colonnade Falls 66 ft Directions
- Iris Falls 46 ft Directions
- Upper Colonnade Falls 36 ft Directions
- Bechler Falls 16 ft · trailhead 1.7 mi Directions
- Polar Bear 7 ft Directions
- Terraced Falls Directions
- Union Falls Directions
- Cascade Acres trailhead 1.2 mi Directions
- Cascade Creek Falls trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Cave Falls Directions
- Ouzel Falls Directions
- Wahhi Falls Directions
Near Yellowstone National Park 10
- Silver Cord Cascade 1214 ft · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Lower Yellowstone Falls 308 ft · trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Tower Fall 131 ft · trailhead 0.3 mi Directions
- Upper Yellowstone Falls 108 ft · trailhead 0.2 mi Directions
- Gibbon Falls 85 ft Directions
- Virginia Cascades 59 ft · trailhead 0.7 mi Directions
- Crystal Falls trailhead 0.3 mi Directions
- Rustic Falls Directions
- Lost Creek Falls Directions
- Wraith Falls trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
Near Moose Wilson Road 7
- Bannock Falls Directions
- Cleft Falls Directions
- Columbine Cascade Directions
- Hidden Falls trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
- Ribbon Cascade trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
- Shoshoko Falls Directions
- Wilderness Falls Directions
Near Moran 5
- Lewis Falls 30 ft Directions
- Moose Falls 30 ft · trailhead 1.2 mi Directions
- Lower North Fork Falls Directions
- Plateau Falls Directions
- Upper North Fork Falls Directions
Near Jackson 3
- Granite Falls Directions
- Ouzel Falls Directions
- Upper Falls Directions
Near Sundance 3
- Lower Windy Pine Falls 7 ft · seasonal Directions
- Mirror Creek Falls 7 ft Directions
- Upper Windy Pine Falls 7 ft · seasonal Directions
Near Pinedale 2
- Big Water Slide Directions
- North Fork Falls Directions
Near Dubois 2
- Bomber Falls Directions
- Brooks Lake Creek Falls Directions
Near Lovell 2
- Bucking Mule Falls Directions
- Porcupine Falls Directions
Near Lander 2
- Middle Fork Falls Directions
- Johnny Behind The Rocks Directions
Near Afton 2
- Menace Falls Directions
- Woheto Falls Directions
Near Fort Washakie 1
- Bull Lake Creek Falls Directions
Near Wheatland 1
- Cottonwood Falls Directions
Near Mills 1
- Garden Creek Waterfall Directions
Near Laramie 1
- Hidden Falls 43 ft Directions
Near Greybull 1
Locations from OpenStreetMap volunteers. Access rules are set by whoever owns the land. 23 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the best waterfalls in Wyoming?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Alta (12), Yellowstone National Park (10) and Moose Wilson Road (7). Among the tallest are Silver Cord Cascade (1214 ft), Lower Yellowstone Falls (308 ft) and Tower Fall (131 ft).
What is the tallest waterfall in Wyoming?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Silver Cord Cascade near Yellowstone National Park is the tallest at about 1214 feet. Not every fall has a measured height on the map, so taller ones may be missing.
Do waterfalls in Wyoming run all year?
2 of the 55 are marked as seasonal or intermittent, so they may be dry in late summer. Flow is usually best in spring and after rain.