Jumps/USA/Wyoming/Firehole River
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Firehole River Cliff Diving

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

Jump spotSpot Type
WaterWater Type
30 ftJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach

PERMISSION REQUIRED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Firehole River is a freshwater thermal-influenced river jump spot in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The reported height is about 30 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

PERMISSION REQUIRED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Firehole River as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Firehole River: At a Glance

Firehole River is a national-park river and canyon area where rules and thermal-water hazards must be respected. Treat this page as a planning overview, then verify access, water level, landing depth, and exits at the spot before considering a jump.

Quick Answer

Firehole River is a freshwater thermal-influenced river jump spot in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The reported height is about 30 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

PERMISSION REQUIRED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Firehole River as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Firehole River

Water Depth

River depth, current, thermal influence, and submerged rock vary by exact location.

Access

Follow National Park Service rules, posted swim-area guidance, and seasonal closures.

Approach

Use only open public areas and do not climb, jump, or enter closed canyon sections.

Hazards

Park enforcement, thermal water, current, submerged rock, and difficult rescue conditions are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Canyon rock can be slick, fragile, and unsafe outside approved access points.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if park enforcement, thermal water, current, submerged rock, and difficult rescue conditions are the main concerns.

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Map location

Firehole River

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

44.62768, -110.86159

30 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionWyoming
LocationYellowstone National Park area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates44.62768, -110.86159
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height30 ft
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
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What to know about Cliff jumping at Firehole River.

Firehole River sits around Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States, putting this freshwater jump spot in the orbit of Yellowstone National Park and the broader Wyoming area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

In northern or mountain climates, spring runoff and cold water can be as important as ledge height. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Access should be treated as conditional until signs, land ownership, permits, and local rules are confirmed. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Firehole River.

Is Firehole River safe for cliff jumping?+
Safety depends on current access, water level, landing depth, weather, and exit conditions. Scout in person and skip the spot if anything is unclear.
How high is Firehole River?+
The available height note says about 30 ft. Treat that as an estimate until measured from the exact takeoff point.
What should I check before visiting Firehole River?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water conditions, landing clearance, and whether you have a reliable way out of the water.

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