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Waterfalls in Wyoming

89 waterfalls across 10 counties, ranked 11th nationally. The main waterfall regions are Yellowstone and Grand Teton, Wind River and Wyoming Ranges, and Bighorn Mountains and Central Wyoming.

Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System, with visitor ratings from Google Maps listings.

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Photo of Mystic Falls in Teton County, Wyoming
Pictured: Mystic Falls, WY

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Why Wyoming Has So Many Waterfalls

Wyoming's waterfalls belong to its mountain ranges, which rise like islands out of high, semi-arid basins. The Yellowstone Plateau, the Tetons, the Wind River Range, the Absarokas and the Bighorns all collect deep winter snowpack, and the meltwater rushes down through canyons cut into volcanic rock, granite and layered sedimentary formations. Glaciers carved many of these ranges into steep valleys with hanging side canyons, while in Yellowstone, rivers cross thick volcanic flows and drop where hard rock meets weaker, altered rock. Our directory lists 89 named falls in Wyoming, ranking it 11th in the country.

The distribution is strikingly lopsided. Teton County holds 46 of the state's named falls, because it includes Grand Teton National Park and much of southwestern Yellowstone, including the Firehole River country and the Bechler area, a remote corner of the park often called Cascade Corner for its abundance of waterfalls. Park County, which takes in the rest of Yellowstone and the country around Cody, adds 15, among them the Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. Smaller clusters lie in the Wind River Range near Pinedale and Lander and in the Bighorn Mountains.

Wyoming Waterfall Regions

Yellowstone and Grand Teton

61 waterfalls · Teton County and Park County

Northwest Wyoming holds the great majority of the state's falls. In Yellowstone's Grand Canyon, the Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River plunge over hard volcanic rock into a canyon of yellow and orange rhyolite, viewed from rim trails and overlooks. Along the Grand Loop Road, Undine Falls steps down in three tiers and Wraith Falls lies at the end of a short walk. In the southwest, Mystic Falls drops along the Little Firehole River near the geyser basins, Firehole Falls pours through a volcanic canyon, and Moose Falls sits near the South Entrance. In Grand Teton, Hidden Falls is usually reached by boat shuttle across Jenny Lake plus a short hike.

Start with: Mystic Falls, Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, Hidden Falls, Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, Firehole Falls

Wind River and Wyoming Ranges

18 waterfalls · Sublette County, Fremont County, and Lincoln County

The Wind River Range is a long granite spine with hundreds of lakes and glacier-carved valleys, and its falls are mostly in rugged backcountry. On the eastern side, Popo Agie Falls lies above Sinks Canyon near Lander, reached by a steady climbing trail in the Shoshone National Forest. On the western side, Sublette County's falls are found near Pinedale and the Green River Lakes area, including Clear Creek Falls near the Green River. The Wyoming Range to the west, around Afton and the Middle Piney Lake area, adds falls in less-visited forest country. Long approaches and high elevations make many of these summer-only destinations.

Start with: Popo Agie Falls, Brooks Lake Creek Falls, Bomber Falls, Clear Creek Falls, Lewis Falls

Bighorn Mountains and Central Wyoming

10 waterfalls · Big Horn County, Natrona County, Converse County, Platte County, and Albany County

The Bighorn Mountains rise sharply above the Bighorn Basin, and their western canyons expose layered limestone and ancient granite. Shell Falls, along the scenic highway through Shell Canyon in the Bighorn National Forest, is viewed from an interpretive site beside the road, and Porcupine Falls lies farther north in the same range. In central Wyoming, Garden Creek Waterfall in Casper's Rotary Park tumbles down the face of Casper Mountain and is viewed from a nearby trail. Converse, Platte and Albany counties add a few scattered falls in the Laramie Range and nearby uplands, near Glenrock, Douglas and Wheatland.

Start with: Garden Creek Waterfall, Shell Falls, Porcupine Falls, Duck Creek Falls, Little Medicine Falls

25 Featured Waterfalls in Wyoming

Ordered by Google rating and review volume, then by documented USGS history.

  1. Mystic Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    4.6 (706 reviews)

    This scenic cascade waterfall along the Little Firehole River is reached via a hiking trail.

    Rating
    4.6 (706 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.4841, -110.8738)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (66 mi)
    USGS topo
    Old Faithful quad
  2. Hidden Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    4.7 (131 reviews)

    Popular waterfall with a dramatic cascade, most easily reached via a boat shuttle plus short hike.

    Rating
    4.7 (131 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 83414 (GPS 43.7666, -110.7563)
    Known for
    Hidden Falls, lake views, boat ride, pristine lake, elevation climb
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (17 mi)
    USGS topo
    Mount Moran quad
  3. Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River

    Cody, WY · Park County
    4.8 (229 reviews)

    Powerful waterfall in Yellowstone National Park featuring various hiking trails & viewing areas.

    Rating
    4.8 (229 Google reviews)
    Address
    Park County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.7128, -110.4998)
    Nearest town
    Cody, WY (72 mi)
    USGS topo
    Canyon Village quad
  4. Garden Creek Waterfall

    Mills, WY · Natrona County
    4.8 (111 reviews)

    This cascading waterfall along Garden Creek in Rotary Park can be viewed from Bridle Trail.

    Rating
    4.8 (111 Google reviews)
    Address
    Casper Mountain, WY 82601
    Known for
    observation decks, harder trails, view of town, short hike, easy hike
    Nearest town
    Mills, WY (5.4 mi)
    USGS topo
    Casper quad
  5. Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River

    Cody, WY · Park County
    4.9 (77 reviews)

    Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is a waterfall in Park County, Wyoming, about 72 miles west of Cody. It appears on the USGS Canyon Village topographic map.

    Rating
    4.9 (77 Google reviews)
    Address
    Park County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.7180, -110.4964)
    Nearest town
    Cody, WY (72 mi)
    USGS topo
    Canyon Village quad
  6. Shell Falls

    Greybull, WY · Big Horn County
    4.8 (83 reviews)

    Natural attraction featuring a large waterfall with informational signs & an interpretive center.

    Rating
    4.8 (83 Google reviews)
    Address
    Big Horn County, WY 82441 (GPS 44.5865, -107.6124)
    Known for
    canyon, walking routes, overlooks, scenic drive, scenery
    Nearest town
    Greybull, WY (23 mi)
    USGS topo
    Shell Falls quad
  7. Firehole Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    4.8 (61 reviews)

    Rushing waterfall with a 40-ft. drop over volcanic rock formations, reachable by a picturesque hike.

    Rating
    4.8 (61 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.6308, -110.8644)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (76 mi)
    USGS topo
    Madison Junction quad
  8. Undine Falls

    Cody, WY · Park County
    4.7 (50 reviews)

    3-tiered waterfall viewable from an overlook off Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park.

    Rating
    4.7 (50 Google reviews)
    Address
    Park County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.9440, -110.6386)
    Nearest town
    Cody, WY (83 mi)
    USGS topo
    Mammoth quad
  9. Moose Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    4.9 (40 reviews)

    Moose Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming, about 44 miles north of Moose Wilson Road. It appears on the USGS Lewis Canyon topographic map.

    Rating
    4.9 (40 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 83013 (GPS 44.1518, -110.6727)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (44 mi)
    USGS topo
    Lewis Canyon quad
  10. Popo Agie Falls

    Lander, WY · Fremont County
    4.9 (32 reviews)

    Popo Agie Falls is a waterfall in Fremont County, Wyoming, about 11 miles southwest of Lander. It appears on the USGS Cony Mountain topographic map.

    Rating
    4.9 (32 Google reviews)
    Address
    Fremont County, WY 82520 (GPS 42.7217, -108.8825)
    Known for
    elevation gain, family hike, cold water, scenic, waterfall
    Nearest town
    Lander, WY (11 mi)
    USGS topo
    Cony Mountain quad
  11. Porcupine Falls

    Lovell, WY · Big Horn County
    4.6 (40 reviews)

    Porcupine Falls is a waterfall in Big Horn County, Wyoming, about 23 miles east of Lovell. It appears on the USGS Medicine Wheel topographic map.

    Rating
    4.6 (40 Google reviews)
    Address
    Big Horn County, WY 82431 (GPS 44.8554, -107.9154)
    Known for
    canyon views, steep trail, wildlife viewing, hike down, elevation
    Nearest town
    Lovell, WY (23 mi)
    USGS topo
    Medicine Wheel quad
  12. Fairy Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    4.7 (24 reviews)

    Fairy Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming, about 69 miles north of Moose Wilson Road. It appears on the USGS Lower Geyser Basin topographic map.

    Rating
    4.7 (24 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.5244, -110.8710)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (69 mi)
    USGS topo
    Lower Geyser Basin quad
  13. Wraith Falls

    Cody, WY · Park County
    4.5 (26 reviews)

    Wraith Falls is a waterfall in Park County, Wyoming, about 82 miles west of Cody. It appears on the USGS Blacktail Deer Creek topographic map.

    Rating
    4.5 (26 Google reviews)
    Address
    Park County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.9372, -110.6235)
    Nearest town
    Cody, WY (82 mi)
    USGS topo
    Blacktail Deer Creek quad
  14. Cave Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    4.7 (21 reviews)

    Cave Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming, about 43 miles north of Moose Wilson Road. It appears on the USGS Cave Falls topographic map.

    Rating
    4.7 (21 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 83414 (GPS 44.1446, -110.9972)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (43 mi)
    USGS topo
    Cave Falls quad
  15. Rustic Falls

    Cody, WY · Park County
    4.9 (14 reviews)

    Rustic Falls is a waterfall in Park County, Wyoming, about 87 miles west of Cody. It appears on the USGS Mammoth topographic map.

    Rating
    4.9 (14 Google reviews)
    Address
    Park County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.9341, -110.7258)
    Nearest town
    Cody, WY (87 mi)
    USGS topo
    Mammoth quad
  16. Union Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    5.0 (15 reviews)

    Union Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming, about 46 miles north of Moose Wilson Road. It appears on the USGS Grassy Lake Reservoir topographic map.

    Rating
    5.0 (15 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.1927, -110.8708)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (46 mi)
    USGS topo
    Grassy Lake Reservoir quad
  17. Brooks Lake Creek Falls

    Jackson, WY · Fremont County
    4.8 (12 reviews)

    Brooks Lake Creek Falls is a waterfall in Fremont County, Wyoming, about 43 miles east of Jackson. It appears on the USGS Kisinger Lakes topographic map.

    Rating
    4.8 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Fremont County, WY 82513 (GPS 43.7037, -109.9676)
    Known for
    camps, trail, hike, falls
    Nearest town
    Jackson, WY (43 mi)
    USGS topo
    Kisinger Lakes quad
  18. Beartooth Falls

    Cody, WY · Park County
    4.9 (10 reviews)

    Beartooth Falls is a waterfall in Park County, Wyoming, about 39 miles northwest of Cody. It appears on the USGS Beartooth Butte topographic map.

    Rating
    4.9 (10 Google reviews)
    Address
    Park County, WY 82414 (GPS 44.9371, -109.6033)
    Nearest town
    Cody, WY (39 mi)
    USGS topo
    Beartooth Butte quad
  19. Dunanda Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    4.6 (10 reviews)

    Dunanda Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming, about 51 miles north of Moose Wilson Road. It appears on the USGS Bechler Falls topographic map.

    Rating
    4.6 (10 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 82190 (GPS 44.2477, -111.0241)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (51 mi)
    USGS topo
    Bechler Falls quad
  20. Duck Creek Falls

    Wheatland, WY · Albany County
    4.8 (5 reviews)

    Duck Creek Falls is a waterfall in Albany County, Wyoming, about 24 miles west of Wheatland. It appears on the USGS Davidson Flats topographic map.

    Rating
    4.8 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Albany County, WY 82201 (GPS 42.0022, -105.4080)
    Known for
    hiking
    Nearest town
    Wheatland, WY (24 mi)
    USGS topo
    Davidson Flats quad
  21. Little Medicine Falls

    Glenrock, WY · Converse County
    5.0 (4 reviews)

    Little Medicine Falls is a waterfall in Converse County, Wyoming, about 30 miles south of Glenrock. It appears on the USGS Rock Creek topographic map.

    Rating
    5.0 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Converse County, WY 82637 (GPS 42.4388, -105.9944)
    Known for
    hike
    Nearest town
    Glenrock, WY (30 mi)
    USGS topo
    Rock Creek quad
  22. Broken Falls

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Broken Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming, about 16 miles north of Moose Wilson Road. It appears on the USGS Grand Teton topographic map.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 83414 (GPS 43.7447, -110.7549)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (16 mi)
    USGS topo
    Grand Teton quad
  23. Bomber Falls

    Pinedale, WY · Fremont County
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Bomber Falls is a waterfall in Fremont County, Wyoming, about 38 miles north of Pinedale. It appears on the USGS Torrey Lake topographic map.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Fremont County, WY 82513 (GPS 43.3810, -109.5988)
    Nearest town
    Pinedale, WY (38 mi)
    USGS topo
    Torrey Lake quad
  24. Columbine Cascade

    Moose Wilson Road, WY · Teton County
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Columbine Cascade is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming, about 27 miles north of Moose Wilson Road. It appears on the USGS Colter Bay topographic map.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Teton County, WY 83414 (GPS 43.9166, -110.7494)
    Nearest town
    Moose Wilson Road, WY (27 mi)
    USGS topo
    Colter Bay quad
  25. Clear Creek Falls

    Pinedale, WY · Sublette County

    Clear Creek Falls is a waterfall in Sublette County, Wyoming, about 30 miles north of Pinedale. USGS notes: On Clear Creek near Green River and NW of Slide Falls.

    Address
    Sublette County, WY 82925 (GPS 43.2947, -109.8292)
    Nearest town
    Pinedale, WY (30 mi)
    USGS topo
    Green River Lakes quad

Highest Rated in Wyoming

  1. Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River 4.9 from 77 reviews · Cody
  2. Moose Falls 4.9 from 40 reviews · Moose Wilson Road
  3. Popo Agie Falls 4.9 from 32 reviews · Lander
  4. Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River 4.8 from 229 reviews · Cody
  5. Garden Creek Waterfall 4.8 from 111 reviews · Mills

Waterfalls with at least 25 Google reviews.

What Visitors Mention

  • Reviews of 2 Wyoming waterfalls mention easy access, including Hidden Falls and Garden Creek Waterfall.
  • Reviews of 2 Wyoming waterfalls mention families and kids, including Popo Agie Falls and Porcupine Falls.

Wyoming Waterfalls by the Compass

The farthest-apart named falls in Wyoming are about 332 miles apart.

Names and History

The most reused names are Clear Creek Falls (2), Ouzel Falls (2), Lewis Falls (2), and North Fork Falls (2), so check the county and town before you set out.

14 waterfalls have alternate historical names on record, such as Mystic Falls (also Little Firehole Falls) and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River (also Great Falls of the Yellowstone River).

From the USGS record for Albright Falls: "Named for Horace Marden Albright (1890-1987), first civilian suprintendent of Yellowstone National Park (1919-1929) and the second Director of the Nationa Park Service (1930-1933)."

Best Time to See Waterfalls in Wyoming

Wyoming's falls run highest with mountain snowmelt, generally from late May through early July, with peak flows a little later at higher elevations. Yellowstone's interior roads usually open to cars in spring and close in early November, so late May through October is the practical window for most park falls; in winter, the interior is reached mainly by snowcoach or snowmobile tours. The Bechler area is often wet and buggy in early summer, and river fords there are more manageable later in the season. Wind River backcountry falls are best visited from July into September, once trails melt out. September brings fewer crowds and golden aspens, though snow can arrive early at elevation.

Planning a Waterfall Trip in Wyoming

Most of Wyoming's falls lie in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks or in national forests such as the Bridger-Teton, Shoshone and Bighorn, which brings entrance fees for the parks and busy summer parking at popular stops such as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Jenny Lake. Grizzly and black bears inhabit the northwest and the Wind Rivers, so bear spray and good food storage are standard. In Yellowstone, stay on boardwalks and trails near thermal areas and keep well away from bison and elk. Canyon rims and wet rock around falls are dangerous, and snowmelt rivers are cold and swift. Afternoon thunderstorms and lightning are common in summer at high elevations.

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Waterfalls by County

CountyWaterfallsShareMost visited
Teton4652%Mystic Falls
Park1517%Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River
Sublette910%Clear Creek Falls
Fremont67%Popo Agie Falls
Big Horn44%Shell Falls
Converse33%Little Medicine Falls
Lincoln33%Lewis Falls
Albany11%Duck Creek Falls
Natrona11%Garden Creek Waterfall
Platte11%Cottonwood Falls

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Wyoming Waterfalls: FAQs

How many waterfalls are in Wyoming?

Our directory lists 89 waterfalls in Wyoming (88 officially named in the USGS Geographic Names Information System and 1 added from Google Maps listings), 11th among the 50 jurisdictions in our directory and 3.4% of the national total. 79% of them are in just three counties: Teton, Park, and Sublette.

What is the most visited waterfall in Wyoming?

By Google review count, Mystic Falls in Teton County leads with 706 reviews and a 4.6 rating. Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River is next.

Why does Teton County have so many waterfalls?

Teton County includes Grand Teton National Park and a large part of southwestern Yellowstone, including the Firehole River country and the Bechler area known as Cascade Corner. Together they account for 46 of Wyoming's 89 named falls in our directory.

How is Hidden Falls in Grand Teton usually reached?

Most visitors take the seasonal boat shuttle across Jenny Lake and then walk a short trail to the falls. It can also be reached by hiking around the lake, which takes considerably longer.

Which Wyoming town has the most waterfalls nearby?

Moose Wilson Road has 14 named waterfalls within 30 miles, the most of any town in our Wyoming directory.