An easy overlook hike above a scenic creek in the Shoshone National Forest, accessible only while the adjacent campground is open.
No fee documented for the falls overlook; $20-30/night camping fee at the adjacent Falls Campground
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Falls Campground, which provides the overlook access, is typically open mid-to-late June through about October 20 (snow dependent), per USFS.
Brooks Lake Creek Falls is a scenic overlook accessible from Falls Campground near Togwotee Pass, about 25 miles northwest of Dubois off US 26/287. The waterfall overlook offers a short, easy walk from the campground—roughly 1.6 miles round-trip—making it ideal for visitors based at the camp.
The trailhead is located at Falls Campground, operated by the U.S. Forest Service. Campground facilities require a nightly fee of $20–$30, though there is no separate fee to view the falls overlook itself. The campground and its access typically operate from mid-June through late October, depending on road and weather conditions.
Seasonal considerations are important: the access road (Brooks Lake Road) is subject to snow closure in winter and was temporarily closed in summer 2026 following a mudslide. As of the August 2026 inspection, repairs were completed and the road reopened, though visitors should verify current road conditions before planning a visit. This is a Wind River Range area with reliable summer access, making it a solid mid-season stop for Togwotee Pass travelers.
Mid-June through October, depending on weather and campground season. The access road was temporarily closed in July 2026 due to a mudslide but reopened August 9, 2026.
If you're visiting outside the mid-June to October window when Falls Campground is closed due to snow.
No fee documented for the falls overlook; $20-30/night camping fee at the adjacent Falls Campground
Via a 1.6-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
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USFS Shoshone National Forest 'Falls Campground' recreation page (checked 2026-09-04): campground hosts an overlook of Brooks Lake Creek Falls, off US 26/287 near Togwotee Pass, about 25 mi from Dubois; camping fees $20-30/night. No official waterfall height published; left null. CLOSURE CHECK: the access road (Brooks Lake Road / FR 515) was temporarily closed in July 2026 after a mudslide but the USFS confirmed the road reopened August 9, 2026 after repairs; no closure alert remains on the campground page as of check date.
Checked September 2026.