Lower Yellowstone Falls
Park County, Wyoming
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 308 ft (94 m)
- Location
- Park County, Wyoming
- The walk
- Overlook approach; measured distance not confirmed
- Ground & access
- Use established overlook paths and remain behind barriers. Trail grades and accessibility for this specific approach were not established in the reviewed page.

Drive South Rim Drive to Artist Point parking and follow the signed overlook approach to see Lower Yellowstone Falls and the canyon. NPS also identifies separate Lower Falls views from Lookout Point, Red Rock and Inspiration Point.
Plan your visit
Artist Point overlook from the end of South Rim Drive
This guide selects the Artist Point view. It does not assign the steeper Brink of Lower Falls trail distance to the overlook.
Use established overlook paths and remain behind barriers. Trail grades and accessibility for this specific approach were not established in the reviewed page.
Where to start
Artist Point parking is at the end of South Rim Drive, about one mile beyond the Upper Falls Viewpoints turnoff.
Timing & water
Check Yellowstone road and trail conditions before travel; canyon access is seasonal.
Before you go
Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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