How often have you wanted to get away for the weekend but didn’t know where to go? If you’re tired of googling “Waterfalls near me,” here’s a weekend itinerary for exploring the best waterfalls in Wyoming where you don’t have to plan a thing. It’s all planned out for you. All you have to do is get in the car and go.

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To customize your trip, visit this interactive map. This trip is planned over the course of a Saturday and Sunday, covers 166 miles, and takes a total of 4 hours and 20 minutes. The itinerary is designed so that you spend more time enjoying the falls than driving and will take you to the best waterfall hikes in Wyoming.
Osprey Falls
Osprey Falls, Wyoming 82190, USA
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Begin or end your trip at the beautiful Osprey Falls. This 150' tall waterfall is part of the Gardner River in northwestern Yellowstone National Park. The fall can be accessed by the Bunsen Peak Loop drive in Sheepeater Canyon through the Osprey Falls Trail.
Undine Falls
Undine Falls, Wyoming 82190, USA
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Our next stop is Undine Falls. These falls in Wyoming are near the roadway and accessible via an easy, short hike. This fall is 60' in height and was featured on the cover of the July 1977 edition of National Geographic Magazine. This is a great place to stop and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Tower Fall
Tower Fall, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
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After lunch, continue on to Tower Fall. This waterfall originates from Tower Creek in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park. The fall plunges 132' and is located 3 miles south of Roosevelt Junction along Tower Canyon Road.
Upper Falls
Upper Falls of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
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The last stop for the day is Upper Yellowstone Falls. Upper Falls is located in Yellowstone National Park south of Canyon Village. Drive across Chittenden Bridge to Uncle Tom's parking area to access the trail. This 109' waterfall, formed from Yellowstone River, is best viewed from the Brink of the Upper Falls. From there, you can experience and appreciate its powerful force from one of the best hiking trails with waterfalls in Wyoming

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Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins
Lake Yellowstone Hotel, 235 Yellowstone Lake Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
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The perfect ending to a perfect day is dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins. Be sure to stay in the Frontier Cabin for a more affordable option.
Fairy Falls
Fairy Falls, Wyoming 82190, USA
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Fairy Falls in Wyoming is a great way to start off the morning. With a height of 197', it's one of the tallest waterfalls in Yellowstone. Fairy Falls can be accessed by two trailheads. One is located at the Steel Bridge parking area 1 mile south of Midway Geyser Basin and the other is located at the Fountain Freight Road parking area 1 mile south of the Nez Perce picnic area along Fountain Freight Road. Either way, it's a long hike so you may want to take a picnic lunch and eat along the way.
Kepler Cascades
Kepler Cascades, US-287, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
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Kepler Cascades is a waterfall formed from the Firehole River in southwestern Yellowstone National Park. The cascade plunges 150' over multiple drops and is located near the Old Faithful to West Thumb road.
Lewis Falls
Lewis Falls, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
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Next is Lewis Falls which is located along the Lewis River in Yellowstone. The waterfall drops 30' and can be accessed between the south entrance of the park and Grant Village.
Moose Falls
Moose Falls, Wyoming 83013, USA
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The last waterfall stop of the weekend is Moose Falls. Crawfish Creek in Yellowstone is the source of this waterfall that plunges 30'. The falls are just west of the south entrance road by an easy trail that starts just north of the south entrance station.

We’ve done the hard part. Now all you have to do is go and enjoy some of the best Wyoming waterfalls.

For other waterfalls in Wyoming, check out this list of Wyoming waterfalls hiding in plain sight … no hiking required.

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Where can I find the largest Waterfall in Wyoming?

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