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Tower Fall – Sunny hill (33763954695)📷 Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0

Tower Fall

Yellowstone, WY

Nature

A 40 m waterfall dropping between volcanic pinnacles into the Yellowstone River near Tower Junction. The overlook is a few steps from the parking lot, which is busy by midday in summer.

Nearest town
Yellowstone, WY
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.8920, -110.3870

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

Good to know

Best time to go

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

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Campsites nearby

  • Tower FallCampsite
    0 mi from Tower Fall · 31 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Slough Creek CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Tower Fall · 16 pitches
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    12 mi from Tower Fall · 273 pitches
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  • Indian CreekCampsite
    17 mi from Tower Fall · 70 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Fishing Bridge RV ParkCampsite
    23 mi from Tower Fall · 310 pitches
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  • Bridge Bay CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Tower Fall
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All campsites in Wyoming · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Tower Fall?

Tower Fall is in Yellowstone, WY, at GPS 44.8920, -110.3870. It is about 18 mi from Gardiner.

Can you camp near Tower Fall?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tower Fall, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Tower Fall?

Tower Fall is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chief Joseph Byway and Yellowstone’s northern range.

What is there to see near Tower Fall?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lamar Valley (7 mi), Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (13 mi), Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces (16 mi) and Hayden Valley (17 mi).

When is the best time to visit Tower Fall?

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