Tuff Cliffs
Located 1.5 miles north of Madison Junction on the Madison to Norris Road.
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Tuff Cliffs Details
The Tuff Cliffs Picnic Area is located 1.5 miles north of Madison Junction on the Madison to Norris Road. There is an exhibit co-located with the picnic area. Tables: 3 Restrooms: 1 Fire Grates: 0 * Wheelchair Accessible Every picnic area has tables, except for the 3 newest areas near Gibbon Falls, and most have vault toilets. You can use camping stoves and self-contained charcoal grills to prepare food at any picnic area. Fires are permitted only in picnic areas with fire grates. Only one picnic area - Madison - has water. Camping is not allowed in any picnic area. Special fire restrictions are occasionally put in place when the danger of wildland fires is great. If you plan to light a fire in the park, please ask about current fire restrictions at the entrance station when you arrive.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tuff Cliffs
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0.5 mi away
Gibbons River
Like the Madison River, Gibbons River is a popular fly-fishing destination.
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Purple Mountain Trail
This narrow trail offers truly spectacular 180 degree views over Madison Plateau.
1.3 mi away
Purple Mountain
Isn't one of Yellowstone's grander peaks, but it does boast a very accessible 2.6 mile trail to the summit.
1.6 mi away
Madison Junction
Located south of Madison Junction at the confluence of the Madison, Gibbon and Firehole Rivers.
1.6 mi away
Madison Information Station
Flush toilets are available in the northeast corner of the parking lot.
