A quick 30-foot roadside waterfall stop on Yellowstone's seasonal South Entrance Road—no hike needed.
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.
South Entrance Road (South Entrance to West Thumb) is seasonal; NPS 2026 projected dates were May 8 - October 31, 2026, subject to change with weather. Moose Falls is only reachable while this road is open.
Moose Falls is a 30-foot waterfall located on Yellowstone’s South Entrance Road, roughly 1.2 miles north of the South Entrance ranger station. A short, easy pullout provides roadside parking, and a brief walk of about 75 yards connects to the falls viewpoint—ideal for visitors with minimal time or mobility constraints.
The waterfall’s modest height belies its appeal: it is geothermally heated, a unique feature that distinguishes it from purely snowmelt-fed waterfalls. This geothermal characteristic makes Moose Falls a worthwhile quick stop for visitors interested in Yellowstone’s thermal systems.
Critically, Moose Falls is accessible only while the South Entrance Road is open. NPS lists seasonal access from approximately May 8 through October 31, with exact dates subject to winter snow and road conditions. Plan ahead if you’re scheduling a visit around this feature—it is not accessible in winter or during spring/fall transition periods when the road is closed. Dogs are not permitted on park trails. Yellowstone’s $35 per vehicle, 7-day entrance fee applies.
Late May through October, when the South Entrance Road is open. NPS projected 2026 dates were May 8 – October 31, subject to winter closures.
Roadside pullout 1.2 miles north of the South Entrance station.
If you're visiting outside the May-October window; the South Entrance Road is closed in winter.
Located on the South Entrance Road corridor; combine with other South Entrance area features.
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.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
We track 11 waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park, 5 of which are roadside like this one.
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Waterfall height (30 ft) and short roadside-trail access (about 75 yards from a pullout 1.2 mi north of the South Entrance station) documented in NPS description of this feature; road seasonality confirmed directly from the official NPS park roads page (checked 2026-09-04). Dogs prohibited on park trails per NPS Yellowstone pets policy. No closure alert beyond normal winter road closure found as of check date.
Checked September 2026.