Find Waterfalls Near You — 50 Real US Waterfalls Across Every State
Looking for waterfalls near you? Browse 50 hand-curated US waterfalls with real hike difficulty, height, photography tips, permit notes, and trail directions. Updated for 2026.
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Akaka Falls
Hawaiʻi County, HI · Plunge
0.5 mi · easy
Amicalola Falls
Dawson County, GA · Tiered
2.1 mi · moderate
Arethusa Falls
Grafton County, NH · Horsetail
2.7 mi · moderate
Bash Bish Falls
Berkshire County, MA · Cascade
1.5 mi · moderate
Big Manitou Falls
Douglas County, WI · Block
Drive-up overlook
Blackwater Falls
Tucker County, WV · Cascade
0.5 mi · easy
Photo: Multnomah Falls · Wikipedia
Featured waterfalls
Hero drops we recommend for first impressions and photography practice.
Akaka Falls
Hawaiʻi County, HI
Akaka Falls is a 442-foot plunge waterfall in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, reached by an easy walk over 0.5 miles.
Cumberland Falls
McCreary County, KY
Cumberland Falls is a 68-foot block waterfall in McCreary County, Kentucky, reached by drive-up access over 0.3 miles.
Havasu Falls
Coconino County, AZ
Havasu Falls is a 100-foot plunge waterfall in Coconino County, Arizona, reached by a strenuous backcountry trek over 10 miles.
Lower Calf Creek Falls
Garfield County, UT
Lower Calf Creek Falls is a 126-foot horsetail waterfall in Garfield County, Utah, reached by a moderate hike over 6 miles.
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone
Park County, WY
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone is a 308-foot plunge waterfall in Park County, Wyoming, reached by a moderate hike over 1.5 miles.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah County, OR
Multnomah Falls is a 620-foot tiered waterfall in Multnomah County, Oregon, reached by a moderate hike over 2.2 miles.
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