Ragged Falls
About
Ragged Falls is a waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, in Teton County, Wyoming, sitting at about 7,384 feet. The park is managed by the National Park Service, and the nearest town is Warm River, Idaho, roughly 24 miles away. July and August are the mildest months. Typical averages from the nearby Old Faithful weather station, at nearly the same elevation, show highs around 75 to 76°F and lows in the upper 30s, with winter highs in the upper 20s. The Ferris Creek Stock Crossing Trail starts just 0.1 mile away. The Shoshone Lake Trail, Bechler River Trail and Union Falls Trail all lie within about 7.5 miles.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
7,384 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Ragged Falls
Wyoming
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jun–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–76°F and lows of 30–39°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Old Faithful, WY weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan28° high1° low
- Feb31° high2° low
- Mar39° high10° low
- Apr46° high19° low
- May55° high29° low
- Jun65° high35° low
- Jul76° high39° low
- Aug75° high37° low
- Sep65° high30° low
- Oct50° high22° low
- Nov35° high10° low
- Dec27° high1° low
Where it is
- Yellowstone National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Warm River, Idaho · 24 mi
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Yellowstone National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Beartooth Highway Temporary Closure
Park Closure · posted Oct 8, 2026
West Thumb Geyser Basin Boardwalk - Partial Closure
Information · posted Sep 14, 2026
Caution · posted Aug 26, 2026
Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Ferris Creek Stock Crossing TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Shoshone Geyser Basin Horse Cutofff TrailHiking6.2 mi
- 8R5 Campsite Spur TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Shoshone Lake TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Bechler River TrailHiking7 mi
- Union Falls TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Fall RiverCanoeing9.3 mi
- Firehole RiverCanoeing9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)