Tendoy Falls
About
Tendoy Falls is a waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, in Teton County, Wyoming, at about 7,476 feet. The park is managed by the National Park Service, and the nearest town is Warm River, Idaho, about 25 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from the nearby Old Faithful weather station reach a high of 76°F and a low of 39°F, while winter highs there stay below freezing. The Ferris Creek Stock Crossing Trail starts just over half a mile from the falls. The Bechler River Trail and Union Falls Trail are each about 7 miles away, and paddlers can find the Fall River about 9 miles off.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
7,476 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Tendoy 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 · 25 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 TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Shoshone Geyser Basin Horse Cutofff TrailHiking6.1 mi
- 8R5 Campsite Spur TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Shoshone Lake TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Bechler River TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Union Falls TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Fall RiverCanoeing9 mi
- Firehole RiverCanoeing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)