THE BEST WATERFALLS IN THE UNITED STATES
There are an estimated 15,000-20,000 noteworthy waterfalls in the United States, meaning waterfalls that are large enough and/or distinctive enough to warrant attention. That's obviously a big number, and so the goal of this page is to help guide you to the very best waterfalls in the U.S. The waterfalls that you see described below generally have an established trail to them, and so they typically do not require any bushwhacking or significant off-trail travel. The average person probably isn't going to hike 5 miles off-trail to find a hidden gem in Yellowstone National Park, and so I've purposely excluded most of those types of waterfalls from this list.
Take note that the heights listed below are estimates, and they typically represent the highest single drop (as opposed to the total drop).Waterfalls that are marked with ★★★ represent one of the absolute best waterfalls in the United States (and in many cases would be considered world-class).
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Despite being so far south, Alabama has a surprising number of impressive waterfalls. Here are the best waterfalls in Alabama:
✮ Caney Creek Falls (aka Upper Caney Falls) - a 20-foot waterfall in William B. Bankhead National Forest
✮ Cheaha Falls - a 12-foot waterfall in Talladega National Forest
✮ DeSoto Falls ★★★ - a 125-foot waterfall in DeSoto State Park
✮ Devils Den Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Talladega National Forest
✮ High Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in High Falls Park
✮ Kinlock Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in William B. Bankhead National Forest
✮ Lacefield Falls - a waterfall in Cane Creek Canyon Preserve near Tuscumbia
✮ Little River Falls ★★★ - a 30-foot waterfall in Little River Canyon National Preserve
✮ Lost Sink Falls - a waterfall in Keel Mountain Preserve
✮ Mardis Mill Falls (aka Graves Falls) - a 10-foot waterfall
✮ Noccalula Falls ★★★ - a 79-foot waterfall in Noccalula Falls Park
✮ Sougahoagdee Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in William B. Bankhead National Forest
✮ Turkey Foot Falls - a 42-foot waterfall in William B. Bankhead National Forest
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There are hundreds of waterfalls in Alaska, but there aren't all that many that have established trails to them. Here are some of the best waterfalls that are actually reachable by the average person in Alaska:
✮ Brooks Falls - a 6-foot waterfall in Katmai National Park that is a famous hangout of grizzly bears trying to catch salmon
✮ Cascade Falls - a 170-foot waterfall in Prince William Sound
✮ Horsetail Falls - a 300-foot waterfall in Keystone Canyon near Valdez
✮ Northland Falls ★★★ - a 500-foot waterfall in Blackstone Bay near Whittier that can only be seen on a boat tour
✮ Nugget Falls ★★★ - a 377-foot, two-tiered waterfall in Tongass National Forest at the base of the Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau
There are probably more great waterfalls in Alaska that I need to add to this list (e.g. Reid Falls). I would say my list for Alaska is not nearly as strong as my lists for the other states.
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Although Arizona is primarily a desert landscape, it has several world-class waterfalls and a few other great falls. The best waterfalls in Arizona include the following:
✮ Beaver Falls ★★★ - a 50-foot waterfall in Havasupai that is about 3 miles downstream of Mooney Falls
✮ Cibecue Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in White Mountain Apache Tribe land
✮ Deer Creek Falls ★★★ - a 100-foot waterfall in Grand Canyon National Park
✮ Fossil Creek Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Coconino National Forest
✮ Grand Falls (aka Chocolate Falls) ★★★ - a 185-foot waterfall in Navajo Nation
✮ Havasu Falls ★★★ - a 100-foot, world-famous waterfall in Havasupai
✮ Lower Navajo Falls (aka Rock Falls) - a 50-foot waterfall in Havasupai
✮ Mooney Falls ★★★ - a 210-foot, world-famous waterfall in Havasupai that is about 0.5 miles downstream of Havasu Falls
✮ Ribbon Falls - a 100-foot waterfall in Grand Canyon National Park that is normally visited as part of a backpacking trip
✮ Seven Falls - a 200-foot waterfall in Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
✮ Tanque Verde Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Coronado National Forest
✮ Upper Navajo Falls (aka Fiftyfoot Falls, New Navajo Falls) - a 50-foot waterfall in Havasupai
✮ Water Wheel Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Tonto National Forest
Havasu Falls, Arizona
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Arkansas is one of the best states in the South for waterfall-hunting. The best waterfalls in Arkansas include:
✮ Bowers Hollow Falls - a 56-foot waterfall in Upper Buffalo Wilderness of Ozark National Forest
✮ Cedar Falls ★★★ - an 80-foot waterfall in Petit Jean State Park
✮ Eden Falls - a 115-foot waterfall along the Lost Valley Trail in the park known as the Buffalo National River
✮ Falls Creek Falls - a 10-foot waterfall in Lake Catherine State Park
✮ Fuzzy Butt Falls - a 16-foot waterfall in Richland Creek Recreation Area
✮ Glory Hole Falls - a 31-foot waterfall in Ozark National Forest
✮ Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls - a 209-foot waterfall in the park known as the Buffalo National River
✮ Magnolia Falls - a 26-foot waterfall in Upper Buffalo Wilderness of Ozark National Forest
✮ Triple Falls (aka Twin Falls) ★★★ - a 48-foot waterfall in private property
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California is world-famous for its waterfalls. In addition to the beauties found in Yosemite National Park, there are many more outstanding waterfalls found throughout the state. Here is a list of the best waterfalls in California:
✮ Alamere Falls ★★★ - a 50-foot waterfall in Point Reyes National Seashore that dumps directly onto a beach in front of the Pacific Ocean
✮ Brandy Creek Falls - a 38-foot waterfall in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
✮ Bridalveil Fall ★★★ - a 613-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park
✮ Burney Falls ★★★ - a 114-foot waterfall in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
✮ Cedar Creek Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Cleveland National Forest
✮ Darwin Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Death Valley National Park
✮ Feather Falls ★★★ - a 410-foot waterfall in Plumas National Forest
✮ Horsetail Fall ★★★ - a 1,400-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park that is most famous for its natural glow during select days in winter
✮ Illilouette Falls ★★★ - a 370-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park
✮ Middle McCloud River Falls - a 44-foot waterfall and legendary swimming hole in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
✮ Upper McCloud River Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
✮ Lower McCloud River Falls - a 12-foot waterfall and legendary swimming hole in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
✮ McWay Falls ★★★ - an 80-foot waterfall in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park that dumps directly onto a beach in front of the Pacific Ocean
✮ Nevada Fall ★★★ - a 580-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park that can be reached by hiking on the 5-star rated Mist Trail
✮ Potem Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
✮ Rainbow Falls ★★★ - a 101-foot waterfall in Devils Postpile National Monument
✮ Ribbon Fall - a 1,612-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park
✮ Trail Canyon Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Angeles National Forest
✮ Vernal Fall ★★★ - a 285-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park that can be reached by hiking on the 5-star rated Mist Trail
✮ Yosemite Falls ★★★ - a 2,425-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park; this seasonal falls is one of the world's most famous waterfalls
Yosemite Falls, California
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Although Colorado is an extremely mountainous state, it only has a few top-tier waterfalls that are accessible via an established trail. The best waterfalls in Colorado include:
✮ Adams Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in the Grand Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park
✮ Alberta Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in the Bear Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park
✮ Box Canyon Falls (aka Box Cañon Falls) - a 120-foot waterfall in Box Canyon Falls Park in the town of Ouray ('the Switzerland of America')
✮ Bridal Veil Falls ★★★ - a 365-foot waterfall in Uncompahgre National Forest
✮ Chasm Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park
✮ Fish Creek Falls - a 280-foot waterfall in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests
✮ Hanging Lake - a 30-foot waterfall in White River National Forest
✮ Helen Hunt Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in North Cheyenne Cañon Park
✮ North Clear Creek Falls ★★★ - a 100-foot waterfall in Rio Grande National Forest
✮ Ouzel Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park
✮ Rifle Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in Rifle Falls State Park
✮ Seven Falls - a 185-foot waterfall located within The Broadmoor Seven Falls tourist attraction in Colorado Springs
✮ South Mineral Creek Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in San Juan National Forest
✮ Treasure Falls - a 165-foot waterfall in San Juan National Forest
✮ Zapata Falls - a 30-foot waterfall on BLM land near Blanca Peak and Great Sand Dunes National Park
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If you think Connecticut doesn't have good waterfalls, you'd be wrong. Here are the best waterfalls in Connecticut:
✮ Buttermilk Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in Buttermilk Falls Nature Preserve
✮ Chapman Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Devil's Hopyard State Park
✮ Dean's Ravine Falls - a 50-foot waterfall on land owned by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association
✮ Enders Falls - a 120-foot series of waterfalls and swimming holes in Enders State Forest
✮ Kent Falls ★★★ - a 250-foot series of waterfalls in Kent Falls State Park
✮ Wadsworth Big Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Wadsworth State Park
Enders Falls, Connecticut
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Delaware only has one waterfall that is worth noting (and one could argue it's not even worth noting):
✮ Rockland Falls - a 5-foot waterfall
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Florida only has a few waterfalls worth noting. The best waterfalls in Florida include:
✮ Devils Millhopper Falls - a waterfall in Devils Millhopper State Park
✮ Falling Water - a 73-foot waterfall dropping into a sinkhole in Falling Waters State Park
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Northern Georgia is where you'll find most of Georgia's finest waterfalls. The best waterfalls in Georgia include:
✮ Amicalola Falls ★★★ - a 360-foot waterfall in Amicalola Falls State Park (this is the tallest series of waterfalls in Georgia)
✮ Anna Ruby Falls ★★★ - a 235-foot waterfall in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
✮ Cherokee Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in Cloudland Canyon State Park
✮ Denton Creek Falls (aka Denton Branch Falls) - a 35-foot waterfall in Southern Nantahala Wilderness
✮ DeSoto Falls - a 125-foot waterfall in DeSoto Falls Recreation Area
✮ Dicks Creek Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
✮ Helton Creek Falls - a 120-foot waterfall in Vogel State Park
✮ High Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in High Falls State Park in central Georgia
✮ Lula Falls - a 120-foot waterfall on land managed by the Lula Lake Land Trust
✮ Minnehaha Falls - an 85-foot waterfall in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
✮ Panther Creek Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
✮ Raven Cliff Falls - a 110-foot waterfall in Raven Cliffs Wilderness
✮ Tallulah Falls - a series of waterfalls in Tallulah Gorge State Park (e.g. L'eau d'Or Falls)
✮ Toccoa Falls ★★★ - a 160-foot waterfall in Toccoa Falls College (this waterfalls has the tallest single drop in Georgia)
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Hawaii has some of the most lush and dreamiest waterfalls on Earth. Here are many of the best waterfalls in the Hawaiian islands:
✮ Akaka Falls ★★★ - a 442-foot waterfall in Akaka Falls State Park on Big Island
✮ Hanakapiai Falls ★★★ - a 300-foot waterfall on the Na Pali Coast of Kauai
✮ Hiilawe Falls - a 1,200-foot waterfall located on private property on Big Island
✮ Honokohau Falls ★★★ - an 1,100-foot waterfall on Maui that is only visible by helicopter tour
✮ Kahiwa Falls - a 1,750-foot waterfall on the island of Molokai that is only visible by helicopter or boat tour
✮ Manawaiopuna Falls ★★★ - a 400-foot waterfall on Kauai that was featured in the movie Jurassic Park
✮ Manoa Falls - a 150-foot waterfall in the Round Top Forest Reserve on Oahu
✮ Opaekaa Falls - a 151-foot waterfall on Kauai that is visible from the side of highway HI-580 (aka Kuamoo Road)
✮ Rainbow Falls ★★★ - an 80-foot waterfall in Wailuku River State Park on Big Island
✮ Wailua Falls ★★★ - an 80-foot waterfall in Wailua River State Park on Kauai
✮ Waimoku Falls ★★★ - a 400-foot waterfall in Haleakala National Park on Maui
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There are several world-class waterfalls in Idaho, plus a few more falls that are certainly noteworthy. Here is a list of the best waterfalls in Idaho:
✮ Devil's Washbowl - a 60-foot waterfall in Malad Gorge State Park
✮ Falls Creek Falls ★★★ - a 60-foot waterfall in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
✮ Jump Creek Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Jump Creek Recreation Site
✮ Minnie Miller Springs - a waterfall in Thousands Springs State Park
✮ Niagara Springs Falls - a waterfall in Thousand Springs State Park
✮ Perrine-Coulee Falls ★★★ - a 197-foot waterfall
✮ Shoshone Falls ★★★ - a 212-foot waterfall in Shoshone Falls Park
✮ Upper Mesa Falls ★★★ - a 114-foot waterfall in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Upper Mesa Falls, Idaho
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You'll find many of Illinois's best waterfalls within the wonderful (and highly-recommended) Starved Rock State Park. Here is a list of the best waterfalls in Illinois:
✮ Burden Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Shawnee National Forest
✮ Cedar Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in Camp Ondessonk
✮ French Canyon Falls - a 42-foot waterfall in Starved Rock State Park
✮ Giant's Bathtub Falls - an 8-foot waterfall in Matthiessen State Park
✮ LaSalle Canyon Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Starved Rock State Park
✮ Ottawa Canyon Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Starved Rock State Park
✮ St. Louis Canyon Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in Starved Rock State Park
✮ Tonti Canyon Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Starved Rock State Park
✮ Wildcat Canyon - a 65-foot waterfall in Starved Rock State Park
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The primary destination for waterfalls in Indiana is Clifty Falls State Park, but there are a few other good waterfalls scattered across the state as well. The best waterfalls in Indiana include:
✮ Clifty Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Clifty Falls State Park
✮ France Park Falls - a 13-foot waterfall in France Park
✮ Fremont Falls - a 102-foot waterfall in Clifty Falls State Park
✮ Hoffman Falls - a 78-foot waterfall in Clifty Falls State Park
✮ Little Clifty Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Clifty Falls State Park
✮ Lower Cataract Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
✮ Rock Rest Falls - a 10-foot seasonal waterfall in Calli Nature Preserve
✮ Thistlethwaite Falls - a 12-foot waterfall in Springwood Park
✮ Tunnel Falls - an 83-foot waterfall in Clifty Falls State Park
✮ Upper Cataract Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
✮ Williamsport Falls - a 55-foot waterfall
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Iowa has a few waterfalls that are worth mentioning:
✮ Beulah Springs Falls - a 10-foot waterfall in Spook Cave Campground
✮ Bridal Veil Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Pikes Peak State Park
✮ Dunning's Spring - a small waterfall within Dunning's Spring Park in Decorah
✮ Malanaphy Spring Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Malanaphy Springs State Preserve
✮ Woodman Hollow Falls - a 10-foot waterfall in Woodman Hollow State Preserve
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Kansas isn't known for waterfalls, but there are several decent ones. The best waterfalls in Kansas include:
✮ Bourbon Falls - a 20-foot seasonal waterfall found in the spillway of Bourbon County State Lake
✮ Chautauqua Falls - a 10-foot waterfall
✮ Cowley Falls (aka Crowley Lake Waterfall) - a 25-foot waterfall
✮ Geary Lake Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
✮ Prather Creek Falls (aka Chase Lake Falls) - a 10-foot waterfall
✮ Rock Creek Falls - a 10-foot waterfall
✮ Santa Fe Lake Falls - a 10-foot waterfall in Santa Fe Lake Nature Park and Recreation Area
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Kentucky is far more famous for its natural arches and bridges, but it also has a few great waterfalls. The best waterfalls in Kentucky are:
✮ Anglin Falls - a 75-foot waterfall in John B. Stephenson Memorial Forest
✮ Broke Leg Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Broke Leg Falls Heritage Land
✮ Cumberland Falls ★★★ - a 68-foot waterfall in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
✮ Dog Slaughter Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Daniel Boone National Forest
✮ Pine Island Double Falls - a 41-foot waterfall in Daniel Boone National Forest
✮ Seventy-Six Falls - an 84-foot waterfall in Seventy Six Falls Recreation Area
✮ Yahoo Falls ★★★ - a 108-foot waterfall in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Lick Branch Falls is a good 50-foot waterfall in Daniel Boone National Forest that requires off-trail hiking.
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I know of only two notable waterfalls in Louisiana:
✮ Kisatchie Fall - a 2-foot waterfall in Kisatchie Forest
✮ Rock Falls - a small waterfall in J.C. "Sonny" Gilbert Wildlife Management Area
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A large portion of Maine is rugged and mountainous, and so you can find some great waterfalls there. Here are the best waterfalls in Maine:
✮ Angel Falls ★★★ - a 90-foot waterfall on private timberland (the public is currently welcome)
✮ Dunn Falls - a 80-foot waterfall in Appalachian National Scenic Trail
✮ Grand Falls - a 40-foot, very remote, block-style waterfall on the Dead River
✮ Gulf Hagas - a series of waterfalls just off the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
✮ Little Wilson Falls-Upper Falls - a 40-foot waterfall visible from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
✮ Moxie Falls ★★★ - a 90-foot waterfall in the Moxie Falls Scenic Area
✮ Smalls Falls - a 54-foot waterfall and swimming hole in the Smalls Falls Rest Area
Screw Auger Falls of Gulf Hagas, Maine
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Maryland has a few impressive waterfalls, including:
✮ Cascade Falls - an 8-foot waterfall in Patapsco Valley State Park
✮ Cunningham Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Cunningham Falls State Park
✮ Great Falls of the Potomac ★★★ - a 47-foot waterfall in Great Falls Park
✮ Kilgore Falls (aka Falling Branch Falls) - a 15-foot waterfall in Rocks State Park
✮ Lower Swallow Falls - a 4-foot waterfall in Swallow Falls State Park
✮ Muddy Creek Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Swallow Falls State Park
✮ Tolliver Falls - a 6-foot waterfall in Swallow Falls State Park
✮ Upper Swallow Falls - a 16-foot waterfall in Swallow Falls State Park
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Western and Central Massachusetts have several great waterfalls. The best waterfalls in Massachusetts include:
✮ Bash Bish Falls ★★★ - an 80-foot waterfall in Bash Bish Falls State Park
✮ Campbell Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Campbell Falls State Park
✮ Chapel Falls - a 45-foot series of waterfalls and swimming holes in Chapel Brook Reservation
✮ Doane's Falls - a 175-foot series of waterfalls in Doane's Falls Reservation
✮ Goldmine Brook Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Chester-Blandford State Forest
✮ Race Brook Falls - a 300-foot series of waterfalls in Mt. Everett State Reservation
✮ Tannery Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Savoy Mountain State Forest
✮ The Cascade - a 45-foot waterfall in Town of North Adams land
✮ Twin Cascades - an 80-foot waterfall near the Hoosac Tunnel in the town of Florida
✮ Wahconah Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Wahconah Falls State Park
Campbell Falls, Massachusetts
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Northern Michigan (aka 'the UP') is packed with great waterfalls. The best waterfalls in Michigan include:
✮ Bond Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in Ottawa National Forest
✮ Dead River Falls - a 35-foot waterfall found to the west of the city of Marquette
✮ Gabbro Falls (aka Baker's Falls)- a 30-foot waterfall on the Black River near the Black River Basin at Snowriver Mountain
✮ Great Conglomerate Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Ottawa National Forest
✮ Laughing Whitefish Falls ★★★ - an 85-foot waterfall in Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park
✮ Lower Tahquamenon Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Tahquamenon Falls State Park
✮ Manabezho Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
✮ Manido Falls - a 12-foot waterfall in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
✮ Miners Falls - a 42-foot waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
✮ Munising Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
✮ Sable Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
✮ Spray Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that drops directly into Lake Superior
✮ Upper Tahquamenon Falls ★★★ - a 32-foot waterfall in Tahquamenon Falls State Park
✮ Wagner Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Wagner Falls Scenic Site
Miners Falls, Michigan
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Minnesota has more great waterfalls than you might think. The majority of the finest waterfalls can be found within Minnesota's state park system. The best waterfalls in Minnesota include:
✮ Caribou Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Caribou Falls State Wayside
✮ Cascade Falls - a 120-foot series of waterfalls in Cascade River State Park
✮ Devil's Kettle - a 50-foot waterfall in Gooseberry Falls State Park
✮ Fifth Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Gooseberry Falls State Park
✮ Gooseberry Falls ★★★ - a 110-foot waterfall in Gooseberry Falls State Park
✮ High Falls-Baptism River ★★★ - an 80-foot waterfall in Tettegouche State Park
✮ High Falls-Pigeon River ★★★ - a 120-foot waterfall in Grand Portage State Park
✮ Kawishiwi Falls - a 39-foot waterfall in Superior National Forest
✮ Minnehaha Falls - a 53-foot waterfall in Minnehaha Park
✮ Minneopa Falls - a 37-foot waterfall in Minneopa State Park
✮ Wolf Creek Falls - a 12-foot waterfall in Banning State Park
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There are a few good waterfalls in Mississippi, including:
✮ Clark Creek Natural Area waterfalls (e.g. Lower Clark Creek Falls)
✮ Dunn's Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in Dunn's Falls Park
✮ Yellow Creek Waterfalls - a 100-foot waterfall in JP Coleman State Park
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Here are several great waterfalls in Missouri:
✮ Hickory Canyon Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Hickory Canyons Natural Area
✮ Mina Sauk Falls - a 95-foot waterfall in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
✮ Rocky Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Ozark National Scenic Riverways
✮ Shoal Creek Falls (aka Grand Falls) - an 8-foot waterfall in McClelland Park
✮ Thunder Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
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Montana has several noteworthy waterfalls, including:
✮ Apikuni Falls ★★★ - a 160-foot waterfall in Glacier National Park
✮ Bird Woman Falls - a 960-foot waterfall in Glacier National Park
✮ Holland Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Flathead National Forest
✮ Kootenai Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Kootenai National Forest
✮ Natural Bridge Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Custer Gallatin National Forest
✮ Ousel Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Custer Gallatin National Forest
✮ Palisade Falls ★★★ - a 98-foot waterfall in Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area
✮ Running Eagle Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Glacier National Park
✮ St. Mary Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Glacier National Park
✮ Virginia Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Glacier National Park
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Try not to laugh too hard, but Nebraska has a few impressive waterfalls. The best waterfalls in Nebraska include:
✮ Berry Falls - a 10-foot waterfall in Niobrara National Scenic River
✮ Fort Falls - a 42-foot waterfall in Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
✮ Smith Falls - a 63-foot waterfall in Smith Falls State Park
✮ Snake River Falls - a 20-foot waterfall on land owned by the Snake Falls Sportsmen's Club
✮ Stairstep Falls - a waterfall in Niobrara Valley Preserve
✮ Waterfall - a waterfall in Platte River State Park
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You can find several good waterfalls in the mountainous areas of Nevada. The best waterfalls in Nevada include:
✮ Big Falls - a 150-foot waterfall in Mount Charleston Wilderness
✮ Falls Creek Falls - a waterfall in Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness
✮ Galena Creek Falls (aka Tamarack Peak Falls) - a 70-foot waterfall in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
✮ Hunter Creek Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
✮ Kings Canyon Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Carson City owned land
✮ Mary Jane Falls - a 200-foot waterfall in Mount Charleston Wilderness
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New Hampshire has hundreds of waterfalls. Most of its waterfalls sit in and around the White Mountain National Forest in the central and northern sections of the state. Here are the best waterfalls in New Hampshire:
✮ Alpine Cascades - a 60-foot waterfall in Berlin that is most often visited by ATV riders
✮ Ammonoosuc Ravine - a 100-foot waterfall in White Mountain National Forest on the western slopes of Mount Washington
✮ Arethusa Falls ★★★ - a 160-foot dramatic waterfall in Crawford Notch State Park
✮ Beaver Brook Cascades - a series of waterfalls dropping 600-feet along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on Mount Moosilauke
✮ Beaver Brook Falls-Colebrook - an 80-foot waterfall at the Beaver Brook Falls State Wayside
✮ Bridal Veil Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in White Mountain National Forest on the backside of Cannon Mountain
✮ Crystal Cascade ★★★ - a 100-foot waterfall in White Mountain National Forest along the Tuckerman Ravine Trail on Mount Washington
✮ Diana's Baths - an 80-foot series of waterfalls and shallow pools on the eastern side of the White Mountain National Forest
✮ Dry River Falls - a 45-foot waterfall set deep in the backcountry of the White Mountain National Forest
✮ Falls on the Basin-Cascades Trail (aka The Basin) - a series of waterfalls in Franconia Notch State Park
✮ Falls on the Falling Waters Trail - a series of waterfalls in Franconia Notch State Park (e.g. Cloudland Falls)
✮ Falls on the Flume-Pool Loop (aka The Flume) - a series of waterfalls in Franconia Notch State Park
✮ Garfield Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in northern New Hampshire near Pittsburg
✮ Glen Ellis Falls ★★★ - a 64-foot waterfall in White Mountains National Forest with a trailhead off NH-16 just north of Jackson
✮ Lower Falls - a 10-foot waterfall and legendary swimming hole in White Mountain National Forest along the Kancamagus Highway
✮ Ripley Falls - a 100-foot waterfall in Crawford Notch State Park
✮ Sabbaday Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in White Mountains National Forest along the Kancamagus Highway
✮ Silver Cascade - a 250-foot waterfall in White Mountains National Forest clearly visible on US-302 between Twin Mountain and Jackson
✮ Thirteen Falls - a 150-foot series of waterfalls and swimming holes set deep in the backcountry of the White Mountains National Forest
Alpine Cascades, New Hampshire
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New Jersey has some substantial mountains and hills, and you can find a few good waterfalls there. The best waterfalls in New Jersey are:
✮ Buttermilk Falls - a 75-foot waterfall in Stokes State Forest
✮ Chikahoki Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Norvin Green State Forest
✮ Hemlock Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in South Mountain Reservation
✮ Paterson Great Falls (aka Passaic Falls) - a 49-foot waterfall in Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
✮ Silver Spray Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
✮ Tillman Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Flatbrook Fish and Wildlife Management Area
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New Mexico has several good waterfalls, including some in desert landscapes. The best waterfalls in New Mexico include:
✮ Bar Canyon/Soledad Canyon Waterfalls - a waterfall in Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument
✮ Brazos Falls - a 1,300-foot seasonal waterfall behind the Corkins Lodge in Ensenada (this is the tallest falls in New Mexico)
✮ Fillmore Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument
✮ Jemez Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Santa Fe National Forest
✮ Nambe Falls - an 82-foot waterfall in Nambe Pueblo Reservation
✮ Resumidero Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in San Pedro Parks Wilderness Area of Santa Fe National Forest
✮ Sitting Bull Falls - a 170-foot waterfall in Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area of Lincoln National Forest
✮ Soda Dam Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Jemez National Recreation Area
✮ Upper Frijoles Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Bandelier National Monument
✮ Williams Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Carson National Forest
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New York is packed with great waterfalls. Of course there's Niagara Falls, but there are other monstrous waterfalls too, like Ithaca Falls, Taughannock Falls, and several big waterfalls in Letchworth State Park. You could easily spend a few weeks visiting waterfalls in this state. The best waterfalls in New York state include:
✮ Awosting Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in Minnewaska State Park
✮ Barberville Falls - a 92-foot waterfall in Barberville Falls Nature Preserve
✮ Buttermilk Falls - a 165-foot waterfall in Buttermilk Falls State Park
✮ Carpenter Falls - a 77-foot waterfall in Bahar Preserve
✮ Cascadilla Gorge (aka Judd Falls) - a waterfall in Cascadilla Gorge Natural Area
✮ Chittenango Falls - a 167-foot waterfall in Chittenango Falls State Park
✮ Cohoes Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Overlook Park & Falls View Park
✮ Eternal Flame Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Shale Creek Preserve that is famous for its ever-burning natural flame
✮ Hector Falls - a 189-foot waterfall
✮ High Falls Gorge - a 100-foot waterfall in High Falls Gorge
✮ High Falls Park - a 120-foot waterfall in High Falls Park Campground
✮ Ithaca Falls ★★★ - a 139-foot waterfall in City of Ithaca-owned land
✮ Kaaterskill Falls ★★★ - a 231-foot waterfall in Kaaterskill Wild Forest
✮ Lower Falls (aka Enfield Falls) - a 38-foot waterfall in Robert H. Treman State Park
✮ Lower Falls-Letchworth - a 70-foot waterfall in Letchworth State Park
✮ Middle Falls-Letchworth ★★★ - a 107-foot waterfall in Letchworth State Park
✮ Upper Falls-Letchworth ★★★ - a 70-foot waterfall in Letchworth State Park
✮ Lucifer Falls - a 122-foot waterfall in Robert H. Treman State Park
✮ Niagara Falls (aka American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls) ★★★ - a 176-foot waterfall in Niagara Falls State Park
✮ OK Slip Falls - a 130-foot waterfall in Hudson Gorge Wilderness
✮ Rainbow Falls-Ausable Chasm - a 91-foot waterfall in Ausable Chasm
✮ Rainbow Falls-Ausable Club - a 150-foot waterfall in Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR)/Ausable Club
✮ Rensselaerville Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Huyck Preserve
✮ Ludlowville Falls (aka Salmon Creek Falls) - a 48-foot waterfall in Ludlowville Park
✮ Shequaga Falls (aka She-Qua-Ga Falls) - a 164-foot waterfall in Chequaga Falls Park
✮ Taughannock Falls ★★★ - a 209-foot waterfall in Taughannock Falls State Park
✮ Watkins Glen - a series of waterfalls in Watkins Glen State Park
Taughannock Falls, New York
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The North Carolina mountains have one of the highest concentration of waterfalls in the U.S. While many are found in parks and on established trails, there are hundreds more that require a higher level of adventuring (like bushwhacking). The best waterfalls in North Carolina include:
✮ Bridal Veil Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Nantahala National Forest
✮ Crabtree Falls ★★★ - a 70-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest
✮ Cullasaja Falls - a 165-foot waterfall in Nantahala National Forest
✮ Dry Falls ★★★ - a 65-foot waterfall in Nantahala National Forest
✮ Elk River Falls ★★★ - a 50-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest
✮ Glen Falls - a 215-foot waterfall in Nantahala National Forest
✮ Hickory Nut Falls ★★★ - a 365-foot waterfall in Chimney Rock State Park
✮ High Falls - a 150-foot waterfall in DuPont State Recreational Forest
✮ Linville Falls ★★★ - a 120-foot waterfall in Linville Gorge Wilderness
✮ Looking Glass Falls ★★★ - an 89-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest
✮ Mingo Falls ★★★ - a 120-foot waterfall in Cherokee Indian Reservation
✮ Moore Cove Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest
✮ Rainbow Falls (aka High Falls) ★★★ - a 128-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest
✮ Silver Run Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Nantahala National Forest
✮ Sliding Rock ★★★ - a 20-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest
✮ Thompson Falls (aka Big Falls) ★★★ - a 300-foot series of two waterfalls in Transvylania County
✮ Triple Falls - a 100-foot waterfall in DuPont State Recreational Forest
✮ Upper Whitewater Falls ★★★ - a 337-foot waterfall in Nantahala National Forest
Sliding Rock, North Carolina
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I really can't recommend any waterfalls in North Dakota, but if your goal is to visit a waterfall in every U.S. state you could consider visiting this one:
✮ Mineral Springs Waterfall - a 15-foot waterfall in Sheyenne River State Forest
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Ohio gets a bad rap on social media as being a terrible state to visit. I couldn't disagree more. There is much to love about traveling in Ohio, including these great waterfalls:
✮ Ash Cave Falls ★★★ - a 90-foot waterfall in Hocking Hills State Park
✮ Blue Hen Falls - a 18-foot waterfall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
✮ Brandywine Falls ★★★ - a 65-foot waterfall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
✮ Buttermilk Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
✮ Cedar Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Hocking Hills State Park
✮ Chagrin Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Riverside Park
✮ Corkscrew Falls (aka Robinson Falls) - a 12-foot waterfall in Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve
✮ Dundee Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Beach City Wilderness Area
✮ Great Falls of Tinkers Creek - a 20-foot waterfall in Bedford Reservation
✮ Hayden Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Hayden Falls Park
✮ Mill Creek Falls (aka Lantermans Mill Falls) - a 23-foot waterfall in Garfield Park Reservation
✮ Old Man's Cave Waterfalls - a 45-foot waterfall in Hocking Hills State Park
✮ Paine Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Paine Falls Park
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There are a few recommended waterfalls in Oklahoma:
✮ Dripping Springs Falls - a 77-foot waterfall in Natural Falls State Park
✮ Little Niagara Falls - a 10-foot waterfall in Chickasaw National Recreation Area
✮ Post Oak Falls - a waterfall in Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
✮ Turner Falls ★★★ - a 77-foot waterfall in Turner Falls Park
Price Falls is another decent waterfall in Oklahoma, but I believe it is located on private property.
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Oregon is one of the best states for waterfalls in the United States (some would argue it's THE best). You could spend a few weeks hunting waterfalls in Columbia River Gorge alone. There are also more world-class waterfalls scattered across the state (although they are mostly in the central portion of the state). The best waterfalls in Oregon include:
✮ Abiqua Falls ★★★ - a 92-foot waterfall in Santiam State Forest
✮ Bridal Veil Falls - a 118-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Drift Creek Falls - a 66-foot waterfall in Siuslaw National Forest
✮ Dry Creek Falls ★★★ - a 230-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Elowah Falls ★★★ - a 213-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Fairy Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Fall Creek Falls - a 120-foot waterfall in Umpqua National Forest
✮ Gorton Creek Falls - a 148-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Horsetail Falls - a 216-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Koosah Falls ★★★ - a 74-foot waterfall in Willamette National Forest
✮ Latourell Falls ★★★ - a 224-foot waterfall in Columbia River Gorge
✮ Multnomah Falls ★★★ - a 632-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Oneonta Falls ★★★ - a 100-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Ponytail Falls (aka Upper Horsetail Falls) ★★★ - an 82-foot waterfall in Columbia River Gorge
✮ Proxy Falls ★★★ - a 226-foot waterfall in Willamette National Forest
✮ Punchbowl Falls ★★★ - a 10-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Ramona Falls ★★★ - a 120-foot waterfall in Mount Hood National Forest
✮ Sahalie Falls ★★★ - a 78-foot waterfall in Willamette National Forest
✮ Salt Creek Falls ★★★ - a 286-foot waterfall in Willamette National Forest
✮ South Falls ★★★ - a 177-foot waterfall in White River Falls State Park
✮ Tamanawas Falls - a 109-foot waterfall in Mount Hood National Forest
✮ Toketee Falls ★★★ - an 89-foot waterfall in Umpqua National Forest
✮ Triple Falls ★★★ - a 64-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Tumalo Falls ★★★ - an 89-foot waterfall in Deschutes National Forest
✮ Tunnel Falls ★★★ - a 160-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Wahclella Falls - a 127-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Wahkeena Falls - a 258-foot waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Wallalute Falls - a 196-foot waterfall on the northern slopes of Mount Hood in Mount Hood National Forest
✮ Watson Falls ★★★ - a 293-foot waterfall in Umpqua National Forest
✮ White River Falls - a 75-foot waterfall in White River Falls State Park
Ponytail Falls, Oregon
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Pennsylvania has several impressive waterfalls, and most are in the eastern portion of the state (which is where most of its mountains are). The best waterfalls in Pennsylvania include:
✮ Bushkill Falls ★★★ - a 75-foot waterfall in Bushkill Falls: The Niagara of Pennsylvania
✮ Cucumber Falls - a 37-foot waterfall in Ohiopyle State Park
✮ Dingmans Falls ★★★ - a 115-foot waterfall in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
✮ Dry Run Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Loyalsock State Forest
✮ Hawk Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Hickory Run Sate Park
✮ Lewis Falls - a 22-foot waterfall in State Game Lands #13
✮ Raymondskill Falls ★★★ - a 120-foot waterfall in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
✮ Ricketts Glen State Park waterfalls ★★★ - a series of more than waterfalls in Ricketts Glen State Park
✮ Shohola Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in State Game Lands #180
✮ Silverthread Falls - a 145-foot waterfall in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Bushkill Falls, Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island's waterfalls are very small. There are only two that are worth visiting in my opinion:
✮ Cascade Brook Falls - a 12-foot, highly-seasonal, waterfall in Ken Weber Conservation Area
✮ Stepstone Falls - a 10-foot series of small waterfalls in Arcadia Management Area
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Head to Sumter National Forest if you love waterfalls. That's where you'll find the best waterfalls in South Carolina.
✮ Big Bend Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Blue Hole Falls - a 75-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Brasstown Falls - a 120-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Fall Creek Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Issaqueena Falls - a 100-foot waterfall in Stumphouse Park
✮ King Creek Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Laurel Fork Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Licklog Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Long Creek Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Lower Whitewater Falls ★★★ - a 380-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Moonshine Falls - a 40-foot waterfall just outside of the boundaries of Caesars Head State Park
✮ Opossum Creek Falls - a 100-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Raven Cliff Falls - a 400-foot waterfall in Caesars Head State Park
✮ Reedy Cove Falls (aka Twin Falls, Eastatoe Falls) - a 75-foot waterfall in Sunset
✮ Riley Moore Falls - a 12-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Spoonauger Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
✮ Yellow Branch Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest
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Most of the best waterfalls in South Dakota are found in the Black Hills in the western corner of the state. The best waterfalls in South Dakota include:
✮ Bridal Veil Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in Black Hills National Forest
✮ Cascade Falls - a 6-foot waterfall in Black Hills National Forest
✮ Devil's Bathtub - a 12-foot waterfall in Black Hills National Forest
✮ Roughlock Falls - a 42-foot waterfall in Black Hills National Forest
✮ Sioux Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Falls Park
✮ Spearfish Falls ★★★ - a 47-foot waterfall in Black Hills National Forest
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Tennessee is one of the finest states for waterfalls in the country. The Great Smoky Mountains are packed with waterfalls, but there are more great falls in other areas of the state. The best waterfalls in Tennessee include:
✮ Abrams Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ Bald River Falls ★★★ - a 95-foot waterfall in Cherokee National Forest
✮ Burgess Falls ★★★ - a 101-foot waterfall in Burgess Falls State Park
✮ Conasauga Fall - a 35-foot waterfall in Cherokee National Forest
✮ Cummins Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in Cummins Falls State Park
✮ Fall Creek Falls ★★★ - a 256-foot waterfall in Fall Creek Falls State Park
✮ Fancher Falls - a 70-foot waterfall near Center Hill Lake
✮ Foster Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Foster Falls Recreation Area
✮ Great Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Rock Island State Park
✮ Greeter Falls - a 60-foot waterfall in South Cumberland State Park
✮ Grotto Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ High Falls - a 140-foot waterfall in Lookout Mountain
✮ Indian Creek Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ Laurel Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ Lower Piney Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Piney Falls State Natural Area
✮ Machine Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in Short Springs Natural Area
✮ Ozone Falls ★★★ - a 90-foot waterfall in Ozone Falls State Natural Area
✮ Rainbow Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ Ramsey Cascades - a 95-foot waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ Ruby Falls ★★★ - a 70-foot underground waterfall within a cave of the tourist attraction known as Ruby Falls
✮ Upper Piney Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in Piney Falls State Natural Area
✮ Virgin Falls ★★★ - a 120-foot waterfall in Virgin Falls State Natural Area
Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee
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Texas has a few waterfalls worth visiting, including:
✮ Cattail Falls - a 195-foot waterfall in Big Bend National Park
✮ Gorman Falls - a 78-foot waterfall in Colorado Bend State Park
✮ Hamilton Pool Falls ★★★ - a 46-foot waterfall in Hamilton Pool Preserve
✮ McKinney Falls - an 8-foot waterfall in McKinney Falls State Park
✮ Pedernales Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Pedernales Falls State Park
✮ Westcave Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Westcave Preserve
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Utah has a great variety of waterfalls. You can find many great falls in the mountains of northern Utah. There are also some excellent falls in the desert areas of southern Utah. The best waterfalls in Utah include:
✮ Adams Canyon Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
✮ Archangel Falls - a series of very small waterfalls in Zion National Park
✮ Battle Creek Falls - a 55-foot waterfall in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
✮ Bridal Veil Falls ★★★ - a 430-foot waterfall in Upper Falls Park
✮ Cascade Falls - a 10-foot waterfall in Dixie National Forest
✮ Donut Falls (aka Doughnut Falls) - a 20-foot waterfall in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
✮ Emerald Pools Falls - a 100-foot waterfall in Zion National Park
✮ Faux Falls - a man-made waterfall with several drops that is found on land owned by the town of Moab
✮ Fifth Water Hot Springs Waterfall - a 40-foot waterfall and series of popular hot springs pools in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
✮ Kanarra Falls - a 10-foot waterfall within a slot canyon on land owned by the town of Kanarraville; hiking permits required
✮ Lower Calf Creek Falls ★★★ - a 151-foot waterfall in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
✮ Mossy Cave Waterfall - a 15-foot man-made waterfall in Bryce Canyon National Park
✮ Stewart Falls ★★★ - a 475-foot series of towering waterfalls in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
✮ Upper Calf Creek Falls - an 88-foot waterfall in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; watch out for poison ivy!
✮ Weeping Rock - a series of seasonal but towering waterfalls and dripping water in Zion National Park
Lower Calf Creek Falls, Utah
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The Green Mountains run from north-to-south through the center of Vermont, and that's where you'll find most of the best waterfalls in the state:
✮ Barlett Falls - a 15-foot waterfall and legendary swimming hole in the town of Bristol
✮ Bingham Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Mt. Mansfield State Forest
✮ Bolton Potholes - a 45-foot waterfall and series of swimming holes in the town of Bolton; parking is extremely limited
✮ Buttermilk Falls - a series of waterfalls and excellent swimming holes in Okemo State Forest
✮ Falls of Lana - a 100-foot series of waterfalls in Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
✮ Glen Falls - a 25-foot waterfall in Fairlee Town Forest
✮ Hamilton Falls - a 125-foot waterfall in Jamaica State Park
✮ Lye Brook Falls - a 125-foot towering waterfall in Green Mountain National Forest near Manchester
✮ Moss Glen Falls-Granville - a 35-foot waterfall in Green Mountain National Forest visible from scenic VT-100
✮ Moss Glen Falls-Stowe - a 125-foot waterfall in C.C. Putnam State Forest accessible via a short hike
✮ Old City Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Old City Nature Preserve
✮ Texas Falls - a 35-foot series of small waterfalls in Green Mountain National Forest
✮ Thundering Brook Falls - a 125-foot series of waterfalls in Green Mountain National Forest
✮ Warren Falls - a 20-foot series of waterfalls and swimming holes in Green Mountain National Forest
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There are some great waterfalls in Virginia, including:
✮ Cascade Falls (aka The Cascades) ★★★ - a 66-foot waterfall in George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
✮ Crabtree Falls - a 195-foot waterfall in George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
✮ Dark Hollow Falls - a 75-foot waterfall in Shenandoah National Park
✮ Devil's Bathtub - a 6-foot waterfall in Devils Fork Conservation Area
✮ Falling Spring Falls - an 80-foot waterfall in the Alleghany Highlands of George Washington National Forest
✮ Great Falls - a 70-foot waterfall in Great Falls Park
✮ Roaring Run Falls - a 115-foot waterfall in Roaring Run Day Use Area in Jefferson National Forest
✮ Stiles Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Camp Alta Mons
✮ Upper Little Stony Falls - a 24-foot waterfall in Jefferson National Forest
✮ Whiteoak Canyon waterfalls ★★★ - a series of impressive waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park
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Washington is one of the premier waterfall destinations in the country. The best waterfalls in Washington include:
✮ Big Creek Falls ★★★ - a 113-foot waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
✮ Clear Creek Falls ★★★ - a 228-foot waterfall visible from highway US-12 in Naches
✮ Comet Falls ★★★ - a 462-foot waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park
✮ Fall Creek Falls ★★★ - a 335-foot waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
✮ Franklin Falls - a 151-foot waterfall in Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
✮ Lower Lewis River Falls - a 43-foot waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
✮ Madison Creek Falls - a 76-foot waterfall in Olympic National Park
✮ Malachite Falls ★★★ - a 573-foot waterfall in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
✮ Marymere Falls ★★★ - a 119-foot waterfall in Olympic National Park
✮ Middle Lewis River Falls - a 33-foot waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
✮ Murhut Falls - a 153-foot waterfall in Olympic National Park
✮ Myrtle Falls ★★★ - a 72-foot waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park
✮ Narada Falls ★★★ - a 176-foot waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park
✮ Otter Falls - a 502-foot waterfall in Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
✮ Palouse Falls ★★★ - a 186-foot waterfall in Palouse Falls State Park
✮ Panther Creek Falls - a 136-foot waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
✮ Snoqualmie Falls ★★★ - a 268-foot waterfall in Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Land
✮ Sol Duc Falls - a 48-foot waterfall in Olympic National Park
✮ Spokane Falls - a waterfall in Riverfront Park
✮ Spray Falls ★★★ - a 354-feet waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park
✮ Twin Falls - a 135-foot waterfall in Olallie State Park
✮ Upper Lewis River Falls - a 58-foot waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
✮ Wallace Falls ★★★ - a 392-foot waterfall in Wallace Falls State Park
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Here are some great waterfalls in West Virginia:
✮ Blackwater Falls ★★★ - a 57-foot waterfall in Blackwater Falls State Park
✮ Cathedral Falls - a 80-foot waterfall in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
✮ Douglas Falls - a 35-foot waterfall in Blackwater Falls State Park
✮ Elakala Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Blackwater Falls State Park
✮ Falls of Hills Creek - a 63-foot waterfall in Monongahela National Forest
✮ High Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in Monongahela National Forest
✮ Red Creek Falls - a 42-foot waterfall in Dolly Sods Wilderness
✮ Sandstone Falls - a 20-foot waterfall in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
✮ Upper Seneca Creek Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Monongahela National Forest
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Wisconsin has a surprising number of good waterfalls. The best waterfalls in Wisconsin include:
✮ Amnicon Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Amnicon Falls State Park
✮ Big Manitou Falls ★★★ - a 165-foot waterfall in Pattison State Park
✮ Brownstone Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Copper Falls State Park
✮ Cascade Falls (aka Wilke Glen) - a 25-foot waterfall in downtown Osceola
✮ Copper Falls - a 28-foot waterfall in Copper Falls State Park
✮ Little Manitou Falls - a 31-foot waterfall in Pattison State Park
✮ Long Slide Falls - a 50-foot waterfall in Long Slide Falls County Park
✮ Lost Creek Falls - a 15-foot waterfall in Cornucopia
✮ Morgan Falls - a 70-food waterfall in St. Peter's Dome State Natural Area
✮ Potato River Falls - a 90-foot waterfall in Iron County Forest
✮ Willow Falls - a 45-foot waterfall in Willow River State Park
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Yellowstone National Park has several world-class waterfalls. There are also several hundred more that you can hike on or off-trail to. You can also find a few more great falls in other areas of the state as well. The best waterfalls in Wyoming are:
✮ Dunanda Falls ★★★ - a 115-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Fairy Falls ★★★ - a 230-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Garden Creek Falls - a 75-foot waterfall in Rotary Park
✮ Gibbon Falls - a 65-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Hidden Falls - a 30-foot waterfall in Curt Gowdy State Park
✮ Hidden Falls ★★★ - a 185-foot waterfall in Grand Teton National Park
✮ Kepler Cascades - a 60-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Lewis Falls - a 26-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River ★★★ - a 308-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Moose Falls - a 109-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Mystic Falls - a 75-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Osprey Falls - a 177-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Popo Agie Falls - a 120-foot waterfall in Shoshone National Forest
✮ Porcupine Falls - a 120-foot waterfall in Bighorn National Forest
✮ Shell Falls - a 40-foot waterfall in Bighorn National Forest
✮ Tower Fall ★★★ - a 111-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Undine Falls - a 69-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Union Falls ★★★ - a 147-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
✮ Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River ★★★ - a 109-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, Wyoming
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