Waterfalls near Minneapolis, MN
23 waterfalls within 75 miles · 23 with detail pages · 6 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Minneapolis, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Minneapolis
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Minneapolis
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Falls | — | 4 mi | ~5 min |
| Minnehaha Falls | 52 ft | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Hidden Falls | — | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Hamm’s Memorial Waterfalls | — | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Phalen Regional Park Waterfall | — | 10 mi | ~15 min |
| Fairy Falls | — | 24 mi | ~40 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion Falls | 33 ft | 27 mi | ~45 min |
| Willow Falls | — | 29 mi | ~50 min |
| Buttermilk Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Cascade Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Griers Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Silverbrook Falls | 16 ft | 40 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Caron Park Falls | 5 ft | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Molly Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Hidden Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Falls | — | 65 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Minnewankon Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Minnemishinona Falls | 42 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Upper Minneopa Falls | 20 ft | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Lower Minneopa Falls | 39 ft | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Swan Lake Fall | — | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Triple Falls | — | 73 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Bigger Manitou Falls | — | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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