Waterfall Hikes Near Island Park, ID

144 residents
Boise Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Island Park? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Island Park. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.5281°N, -111.3591°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Island Park

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 45 gauged

45 waterfalls near Island Park have live flow data today

Albright Falls Low Colonnade Falls Low Dunanda Falls Low Fairy Falls Low Fern Cascades Low Gwinna Falls Low Iris Falls Low Kepler Cascades Low Mystic Falls Low Ouzel Falls Low Quiver Cascade Low Ragged Falls Low Silver Scarf Falls Low Wahhi Falls Low Twister Falls Low Tendoy Falls Low Tempe Cascade Low Sluiceway Falls Low Bechler Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Acres Barely Flowing Cave Falls Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Moose Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Union Falls Barely Flowing Terraced Falls Barely Flowing Cascades of the Firehole Low Cedar Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Moderate Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Virginia Cascade Moderate Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Firehole Falls Low Gibbon Falls Low Hoodoo Cascade Barely Flowing Ousel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Mesa Falls Moderate Pioneer Falls Barely Flowing Sheep Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mesa Falls Barely Flowing Sheep Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cord Cascade Barely Flowing Taylor Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 84°F Areas Of Smoke
Wed 79°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 72°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 66°F Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 69°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Island Park

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Lower Mesa Falls Strong · 226 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Virginia Cascade Moderate · 2 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Crystal Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Cascades of the Firehole Low · 195 cfs 10th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Island Park (11 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Upper Mesa Falls waterfall

Upper Mesa Falls

49.8 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Mesa Falls waterfall

Lower Mesa Falls

49.6 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Island Park (10 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Sheep Falls waterfall

Sheep Falls

47.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Island Park

Sheep Falls waterfall

Sheep Falls

47.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Mesa Falls waterfall

Upper Mesa Falls

49.8 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Mesa Falls waterfall

Lower Mesa Falls

49.6 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

16.7 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
5.0 miles 150 ft
Mystic Falls waterfall

Mystic Falls

18.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades of the Firehole waterfall

Cascades of the Firehole

31.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fern Cascades waterfall

Fern Cascades

21.7 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Firehole Falls waterfall

Firehole Falls

26 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Taylor Falls waterfall

Taylor Falls

46.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kepler Cascades waterfall

Kepler Cascades

23.2 miles away
Wyoming
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Dunanda Falls waterfall

Dunanda Falls

35.2 miles away
Wyoming
Hard
16.0 miles 800 ft
Silver Scarf Falls waterfall

Silver Scarf Falls

35.3 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ouzel Falls waterfall

Ouzel Falls

36.7 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Gibbon Falls waterfall

Gibbon Falls

24.3 miles away
Wyoming
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Quiver Cascade waterfall

Quiver Cascade

0.6 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Albright Falls waterfall

Albright Falls

31.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Colonnade Falls waterfall

Colonnade Falls

3.7 miles away
Wyoming
Hard
16.0 miles 800 ft
Iris Falls waterfall

Iris Falls

3.7 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ragged Falls waterfall

Ragged Falls

42.9 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Tempe Cascade waterfall

Tempe Cascade

27.6 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Island Park

Are there free waterfalls near Island Park?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Island Park, including Cave Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Island Park?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Island Park, including Firehole Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Island Park?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Island Park, including Cave Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Island Park?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Island Park, including Bechler Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Island Park?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Island Park, including Dunanda Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Island Park?

The shortest waterfall hike near Island Park is Albright Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Island Park?

The tallest waterfall near Island Park is Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at 308 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Island Park require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Island Park require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Island Park?

Yes, 45 waterfalls near Island Park have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Island Park?

The closest waterfall to Island Park is Sheep Falls, approximately 17.5 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Island Park, Idaho

Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser

Imperial Geyser, Spray Geyser

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Fairy Springs

Fairy Springs

21.9 mi 201°F

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Excelsior Geyser Crater

Excelsior Geyser Crater

22.3 mi 199°F

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Queens Laundry

22.5 mi 192°F

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Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone

22.5 mi 205°F

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Springs On Fairy Creek

Springs On Fairy Creek

22.7 mi

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