Silver Scarf Falls
About
Silver Scarf Falls is a waterfall in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Warm River, Idaho, about 17 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station at Snake River run to highs near 77°F and lows near 38°F, while winter highs there stay in the mid-20s. The falls sit 1.4 miles from the Bechler Meadows Cutoff Trail and 3 miles from the Bechler Meadows Trail. The Bechler Backcountry Office is about 7 miles away, and Cave Falls Campground is about 8 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
6,640 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Silver Scarf 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 66–77°F and lows of 28–38°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Snake Rvr, WY weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan26° high1° low
- Feb30° high3° low
- Mar39° high11° low
- Apr45° high20° low
- May56° high28° low
- Jun66° high34° low
- Jul77° high38° low
- Aug76° high35° low
- Sep66° high28° low
- Oct51° high21° low
- Nov35° high11° low
- Dec25° high2° low
Where it is
- Yellowstone National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Warm River, Idaho · 17 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
- Bechler Meadows Cutoff TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Bechler Meadows TrailHiking3 mi
- Robinson CreekHiking3.8 mi
- Boundary Creek TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Bechler River Cutoff TrailHiking6.2 mi
- Bechler Backcountry OfficeHiking6.8 mi
- Cave Falls CampgroundCamping8.1 mi
- Fall RiverCanoeing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
