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Upper Mesa Falls - Idaho (12145650713)📷 Brenton Cooper from North Ogden, USA, CC BY 2.0

Upper Mesa Falls

Ashton, ID

Nature

A 34 m waterfall on the Henrys Fork seen from boardwalks, on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway (ID-47). Small day fee; the byway is closed in winter.

Nearest town
Ashton, ID
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.1880, -111.3290

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Mesa Falls to Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, Hayden Valley and Cody – Upper Mesa Falls - Idaho (12145650713)© Brenton Cooper from North Ogden, USA · CC BY 2.0
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National park loops

Mesa Falls to Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, Hayden Valley and Cody

274 mi9 stops5 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Grandview CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Upper Mesa Falls · 9 pitches
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  • Warm River CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Upper Mesa Falls
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  • Buffalo CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Upper Mesa Falls
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  • Buttermilk CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Upper Mesa Falls
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  • McCrea Bridge CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Upper Mesa Falls · 23 pitches
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  • Upper Coffeepot CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Upper Mesa Falls · 14 pitches
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All campsites in Idaho · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Upper Mesa Falls?

Upper Mesa Falls is in Ashton, ID, at GPS 44.1880, -111.3290. It is about 35 mi from West Yellowstone.

Can you camp near Upper Mesa Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grandview Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Upper Mesa Falls?

Upper Mesa Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mesa Falls to Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, Hayden Valley and Cody.

What is there to see near Upper Mesa Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Harriman State Park (11 mi), Old Faithful Inn (31 mi), Old Faithful (31 mi) and Grand Prismatic Spring (34 mi).

When is the best time to visit Upper Mesa Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)