Hike-in Required
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Guided tours
No
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Firehole Canyon Drive is a 2-mile, one-way side trip along the Grand Loop Road just south of Madison Junction. The main features of this road are the striking canyon cut through 800-foot lava flows, a nice 40-foot waterfall, and one of only two swimming holes in Yellowstone National Park.

After leaving the main park loop, the one-lane road winds through the Firehole Canyon with occasional turnouts to get out and view the canyon. The falls are not very high, but they are nicely placed in the canyon with overlooks. A bit farther down the road is the Firehole Canyon swimming hole. The river widens here and forms a safe swimming spot, though there are no lifeguards on duty here. There are restroom facilities and a small beach as well.

Logistics + Planning

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Possible light rain in the evening.
Tue
62°F
39°
Possible light rain until morning, starting again in the evening.
Wed
55°F
31°
Possible light rain throughout the day.
Thu
52°F
30°
Possible drizzle until afternoon, starting again overnight.
Fri
56°F
31°
Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
Sat
60°F
32°
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Sun
67°F
35°
Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
Mon
73°F
38°

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

National Park Pass

Pros

Waterfall. Nice canyon views. Swimming hole.

Cons

No easy way to get close to the falls.

Pets allowed

Not Allowed

Features

Wildflowers
Big vistas
Geologically significant
Waterfalls
ADA accessible

Location

Nearby Adventures

Nearby Lodging + Camping

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