Tower Fall

Tower Fall is a waterfall in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, about 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Tower-Roosevelt Junction. Tower Creek plunges 132 feet (40 m) here before joining the Yellowstone River. The fall takes its name from the towers of volcanic breccia around the lip, which also earned the place the nickname "Devil's Den". It lies at about 6,342 feet (1,933 m).

A short path leads to a viewpoint above the fall. According to Lonely Planet, there are no further views farther down. The spot is known through Thomas Moran, whose 1871 painting helped persuade Congress in 1872 to create the world's first national park. The Washburn Expedition also camped nearby in August 1870.

For your route planning: the parking lot is heavily used and, according to Lonely Planet, often fills up by midday, so come early. The Tower Fall Campground is across the road, and the Yellowstone General Store, a former stagecoach station from 1912, is a handy stop. Most park roads close to cars in early November; for the stretch from Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass), the park named October 31, 2026 as the last day open (as of October 2026, check ahead).