Yellowstonespring waterfalls
The National Park Service's month-by-month guide lists waterfalls flowing at full volume in June. Its usual window for this year has passed.
Right now at Yellowstone
Right now in Yellowstone · September
- Busiest months · Jun–Sep
- Fall color (high country, then lower valleys) · Sep–Oct
- Ospreys nesting in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, late April to early September · Apr–Sep
Park alerts
NPS lists these 2 notices for Yellowstone National Park. The park spans Idaho, Montana and Wyoming; each notice shows the state it's about when NPS says where. Read each notice for the affected area and dates.
- Location not statedCaution: Stay Away From Bull Elk
- WyomingPark Closure: Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
Checked Tue, Sep 29, 1:28 PM EDT, source: National Park Service. No claim to original U.S. Government works.
Next 7 days at Yellowstone
- TodaySunny59° / 35°1% rain
- WedSunny59° / 35°–
- ThuSunny59° / 37°1% rain
- FriMostly Sunny60° / 37°8% rain
- SatSunny60° / 37°2% rain
- SunSunny61° / 38°1% rain
- MonMostly Sunny62° / 39°2% rain
Heads up: Near-freezing night (low 35°F): Tonight, Wednesday Night; Park closure: Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion.
Today: sunrise 7:18 a.m., sunset 7:08 p.m., light until 7:37 p.m. · moon waning gibbous, 86% lit (our calculation)
Your guide to the area
Where to see the falls
- Lookout PointOn North Rim Drive, 1.5 miles past the four-way stop near Canyon Village: a walkway to a view of the 308-foot Lower Falls; the longest stretch of accessible trail starts from the Lookout or Grand View parking lots
- Artist PointOn South Rim Drive, 2 miles past the four-way stop near Canyon Village, then 1 mile to the parking area where the road ends: a popular view of the Lower Falls and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Nearby
- Yosemite667 miMay or JuneSatSunny
The year at Yellowstone
- Ospreys nesting in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, late April to early SeptemberNowApr–Sep
- WildflowersApr–Jul
- Busiest monthsNowJun–Sep
- Jun: Waterfalls flowing at full volumeJun
- Jun: High water limits some backcountry campsites and swimming areasJun
- Bison rutJul–Aug
- Fall color (high country, then lower valleys)NowSep–Oct
- Most roads closed to cars, few servicesNov–Mar
Yellowstone in pictures
Questions people ask
When are the waterfalls strongest at Yellowstone National Park?
The National Park Service's month-by-month guide lists waterfalls flowing at full volume in June: June, with waterfalls flowing at full volume. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Are the waterfalls at Yellowstone National Park flowing strongly right now?
Not now: its usual spring waterfalls window for this year has passed. Next time: June, with waterfalls flowing at full volume, local timing.
Where can I see the Lower Falls?
From the North Rim at Lookout Point, Red Rock Point, Inspiration Point and the Brink of the Lower Falls; from the South Rim at Artist Point and a few places along the South Rim Trail.Source: National Park Service, Yellowstone: Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I see the Upper and Lower Falls at the same time?
No. The canyon bends between them, so there is no spot where both are in view. The walkways at Lookout Point and the Brink of the Lower Falls lead to views of each fall, just not from the same place.Source: National Park Service, Yellowstone: Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How much water goes over the falls?
It varies a lot: about 63,500 gallons a second at peak runoff in spring, down to about 5,000 gallons a second in late fall.Source: National Park Service, Yellowstone: Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Are the roads open in June?
All roads are typically open in June, though high water limits access to some backcountry campsites and swimming areas. Weather can close roads and services any time of year, so check the park's operating dates and road conditions before you go.Source: National Park Service, Yellowstone Seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I hike to the bottom of the canyon?
Only one trail here goes down to the canyon floor: Seven Mile Hole Trail, a strenuous, steep 10.2-mile round trip. The rim viewpoints don't need it.Source: National Park Service, Yellowstone: Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Yellowstone National Park?
Lookout Point: on North Rim Drive, 1.5 miles past the four-way stop near Canyon Village: a walkway to a view of the 308-foot Lower Falls; the longest stretch of accessible trail starts from the Lookout or Grand View parking lots; Artist Point: on South Rim Drive, 2 miles past the four-way stop near Canyon Village, then 1 mile to the parking area where the road ends: a popular view of the Lower Falls and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Yellowstone National Park?
Most roads closed to cars, few services (Nov–Mar); High water limits some backcountry campsites and swimming areas (Jun).
What is Yellowstone National Park like through the year?
Wildflowers (Apr–Jul), Busiest months (Jun–Sep), Bison rut (Jul–Aug), Fall color (high country, then lower valleys) (Sep–Oct), Most roads closed to cars, few services (Nov–Mar), Waterfalls flowing at full volume (Jun), High water limits some backcountry campsites and swimming areas (Jun) and Ospreys nesting in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, late April to early September (Apr–Sep).
How we know · Sources (4)
How we know
National Park Service, Yellowstone: Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon (opens in a new tab) (Sep 29) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 29) · National Park Service, Yellowstone Seasons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Yellowstone Operating Dates (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) National Park Service sources: no claim to original U.S. Government works.