Viewpoints and waterfalls in Wyoming

Scenic Overlooks & Waterfalls

This collection highlights the dramatic topography of Wyoming, spanning the hydrothermal landscapes of Yellowstone and the jagged peaks of the Grand Teton Range. It features the 308-foot Lower Yellowstone Falls, the Ansel Adams-famed Snake River Overlook, and the reflective waters of Oxbow Bend. From the ancient granite of Shell Falls in the Bighorn Mountains to the high-elevation vistas of Lake Butte, these sites showcase the state’s diverse river systems, glacial lakes, and deep canyon vistas.

Scenic Overlooks & Waterfalls — Map

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Gibbon Falls

Gibbon Falls is a waterfall on the Gibbon River in northwestern Yellowstone National Park in the United States.

Billy Hathorn / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Firehole Falls

Firehole Falls is a waterfall on the Firehole River in southwestern Yellowstone National Park in the United States.

Thegreenj / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Calcite Springs

Overlook featuring hydrothermal deposits and basalt columns along the Yellowstone River.

Andy / CC-BY-SA

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Jackson Lake Overlook

Viewpoint offering panoramas of the Teton Range across the surface of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park.

Daniel Mayer / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Snake River Overlook

Historic vantage point made famous by Ansel Adams, overlooking a dramatic bend in the Snake River against the Teton Range.

Yellowstone National Park / Public domain

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Tower Fall

Tower Fall is a waterfall on Tower Creek in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Maxence LETEMPS / CC-BY-SA

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Jenny Lake Overlook

East-shore viewpoint along the Jenny Lake Scenic Drive, providing direct views of the Teton peaks and Cascade Canyon.

Arbitrarily0 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Artist Point

Iconic overlook on the South Rim providing the primary view of the 308-foot Lower Falls and the yellow-tinted canyon walls.

Supercarwaar / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Upper Yellowstone Falls

A 109-foot drop on the Yellowstone River, located upstream from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Daniel Mayer / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Oxbow Bend Overlook

A crescent-shaped section of the Snake River known for its reflections of Mount Moran and frequent wildlife activity.

Andy / CC-BY-SA

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Shell Falls

120-foot waterfall in the Bighorn National Forest, where Shell Creek cuts through ancient Precambrian granite.

Little Mountain 5 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lewis Falls

The Lewis Falls are located on the Lewis River in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

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Hidden Falls

100-foot cascading waterfall located near the western shore of Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park.

Miguel Hermoso Cuesta / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Moose Falls

30-foot waterfall on Crawfish Creek, situated near the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

Greg Tally - (WT-shared) WineCountryInn… / CC BY 3.0

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Lower Yellowstone Falls

The tallest waterfall in Yellowstone, plunging 308 feet into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Yellowstone National Park / Public domain

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Lake Butte Overlook

High-elevation vantage point offering 360-degree views of Yellowstone Lake, the Absaroka Range, and the Thorofare region.

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