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Gibbon Falls

📍 West Yellowstone, WY🥾 Roadside — no hike required🎟 Yellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)

An 84-foot waterfall with fully accessible paved viewing paths and picnic facilities—no hiking required.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

roadside0.5 mi round trip84 ftADA accessible

Yellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)

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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.

Our take

Gibbon Falls is an 84-foot waterfall on the Gibbon River in Yellowstone National Park, located between Madison Junction and Norris. Unlike most waterfall destinations, Gibbon Falls requires no hiking—a paved, accessible 0.5-mile loop path connects designated accessible parking and viewing areas directly to the falls viewpoint.

This makes it one of the park’s most inclusive waterfall stops, suitable for visitors using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids. The Gibbon Falls Picnic Area provides parking, tables, and viewing facilities, making it ideal for a short family break or an accessible waterfall experience without strenuous exertion.

The 84-foot drop on the Gibbon River creates a scenic focus point along the park’s interior road system. Yellowstone’s $35 per vehicle, 7-day entrance fee applies. No closure alert was found on the NPS website as of September 2026, indicating reliable year-round access to the paved viewing areas.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Year-round; the roadside viewing area and paved paths are maintained season through season.

Parking

Designated accessible parking available at the Gibbon Falls Picnic Area.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. The 0.5-mile round-trip paved path and designated accessible parking provide full ADA compliance for viewing the waterfall.

Who it suits

Good for

  • wheelchair accessible viewpoint
  • family-friendly
  • roadside stop
  • picnic break

Skip it if

Not applicable; this is one of Yellowstone's most accessible waterfall stops.

Worth pairing with

Located between Madison Junction and Norris, convenient to Fountain Paint Pot and other thermal features.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Gibbon Falls?

Yellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)

How do I get to Gibbon Falls?

It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.

Gibbon Falls in Yellowstone National Park

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Quick facts

Height84 ft
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Difficultyroadside
Fee / permitYellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)
Managing agencyNational Park Service — Yellowstone National Park
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessYes
CountyPark
RegionYellowstone National Park
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Directions

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Source

nps.gov

NPS Gibbon Falls place page and Gibbon Falls Picnic Area page (checked 2026-09-04): 84 ft waterfall on the Gibbon River between Madison Junction and Norris, with designated accessible parking, paths, and viewing area (0.5-mi round-trip paved path) — NPS marks it wheelchair accessible. No closure alert found as of check date.

Checked September 2026.