Lakes & Rivers

Yellowstone lakes, rivers and falls are within a landscape of dreams, attracting those who love the outdoors, with hiking, fishing and photography opportunities that can be found nowhere else.

Although the geothermal features are the primary draw for visitors to Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone rivers, lakes and magnificent waterfalls certainly create an impression and add much to any vacation. Some of the highlights are:

  • Bechler River – has an abundance of falls along its stretch
  • Firehole River – one of Yellowstone’s best-known rivers
  • Gallatin River – tumbles to a scenic valley and has great fishing
  • Gibbon Falls – this 80-foot falls can’t be missed when searching out Yellowstone National Park lakes and falls
  • Heart Lake – this lake is in bear country so be on alert
  • Kepler Cascades – a three-step cascade that falls 50 feet
  • Lamar River – a great pick when fishing the Yellowstone lakes and rivers
  • Lewis Falls – visible from the bridge that crosses Lewis River
  • Lewis River – of all Yellowstone National Park rivers, this is a perfect pick for fishing and viewing wildlife
  • Lower Falls – almost twice as high as the Niagara Falls
  • Madison River – take the time and effort to get to this river for great fishing
  • Moose Falls – you can see this waterfall from your car, just past the South Entrance
  • Mystic Falls – take Mystic Falls Trail from Old Faithful to catch a glimpse of this 70-foot falls
  • Shoshone Lake – only reachable by hiking or boating in, a pristine place to get some seclusion
  • Undine Falls – a two-tiered waterfall of 110 feet
  • Upper Falls – be sure to hike up to this falls to get a close-up view
  • Yellowstone Lake – lots of opportunity for water sports around this beautiful lake
  • Yellowstone River – catch your first Yellowstone Cutthroat on this famous river

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