Minneapolis · MN

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

Top 5

All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance

23 total

Within 25 miles of Minneapolis

6 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Shadow Falls4 mi~5 min
Minnehaha Falls52 ft5 mi~10 min
Hidden Falls6 mi~10 min
Hamm’s Memorial Waterfalls6 mi~10 min
Phalen Regional Park Waterfall10 mi~15 min
Fairy Falls24 mi~40 min

25–50 miles

9 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Vermillion Falls33 ft27 mi~45 min
Willow Falls29 mi~50 min
Buttermilk Falls34 mi~60 min
Cascade Falls36 mi~1.0 hr
Griers Falls36 mi~1.0 hr
Silverbrook Falls16 ft40 mi~1.2 hr
Caron Park Falls5 ft44 mi~1.3 hr
Molly Falls44 mi~1.3 hr
Hidden Falls44 mi~1.3 hr

50–75 miles

8 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Tripp Falls65 mi~1.9 hr
Minnewankon Falls69 mi~2.0 hr
Minnemishinona Falls42 ft69 mi~2.0 hr
Upper Minneopa Falls20 ft70 mi~2.0 hr
Lower Minneopa Falls39 ft70 mi~2.0 hr
Swan Lake Fall70 mi~2.0 hr
Triple Falls73 mi~2.1 hr
Bigger Manitou Falls74 mi~2.1 hr

Beyond 75 miles

Wider radius

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