A roadside multi-tiered cascade with quick-access parking—a convenient waterfall stop on the way to Lone Star Geyser.
Yellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)
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Kepler Cascades is a multi-tiered cascade on the Firehole River, located approximately 2.5 miles south of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. An official roadside parking area allows visitors to view the cascading water directly from their vehicles or with a very short walk, making this one of the park’s most convenient waterfall stops.
The cascades themselves consist of multiple tiers rather than a single large plunge, characteristic of the Firehole River’s hydrology. While the precise total height is not published by NPS, this feature offers scenic value and photography opportunities without requiring hiking.
Kepler Cascades is conveniently located on the route to the Lone Star Geyser Trail, a popular day-hike destination. Visitors often combine a quick stop here with a longer walk to the geyser area. Yellowstone’s $35 per vehicle, 7-day entrance fee applies. No closure alert was found as of September 2026.
Year-round; the roadside parking and views are maintained throughout the seasons.
Official roadside parking area available.
Not applicable; parking is immediately roadside and requires minimal effort.
Located on the route to Lone Star Geyser Trail; can be visited en route to that popular hiking destination.
Yellowstone National Park entrance fee, $35 per private vehicle (7-day pass)
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
We track 11 waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park, 5 of which are roadside like this one.
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Kepler Cascades is a multi-tiered cascade on the Firehole River about 2.5 mi south of Old Faithful, with an official roadside parking area referenced on the NPS Lone Star Geyser Trail/ski-trail pages; checked 2026-09-04. Height figures vary between non-official sources so height_ft is left null pending an NPS-published figure. No closure alert found as of check date.
Checked September 2026.