Colorado Waterfalls

Colorado has 6 named waterfalls on record across 4 counties. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 5 need a hike. 6 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Height Flows Access Fee Status
Bridal Veil Falls San Miguel County
365 ft Development – Access 1.2 mi hike, gravel road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Hanging Lake Garfield County
– Development – Access 1.2 mi hike, paved road Fee Timed reservation $12/person Apr 30-Oct 31; $10/person Nov 1-Mar 31 (includes parking). Status Closure or warning on file
Helen Hunt Falls El Paso County
35 ft Development – Access 0.1 mi hike, paved road Fee Free park entry and parking (City of Colorado Springs). Status Closure or warning on file
Rifle Falls Garfield County
60 ft Development – Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road Fee Daily vehicle pass about $10-$12 CO plates / $15-$17 out-of-state; individual walk-in $4. Status Closure or warning on file
Seven Falls El Paso County
181 ft Development – Access paved road Fee Online adults 13+ $21-$25 by time; walk-up $23-$27. Children 2-12 lower; under 2 free. Status Closure or warning on file
Zapata Falls Alamosa County
30 ft Development – Access 0.5 mi hike, gravel road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the waterfalls in Colorado?

6 named waterfalls are on record: Bridal Veil Falls, Hanging Lake, Helen Hunt Falls, Rifle Falls, Seven Falls, and Zapata Falls.

Are there free waterfalls in Colorado?

Yes. No fee on record for Helen Hunt Falls. Each page cites its source.

What is the tallest waterfall in Colorado?

Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Bridal Veil Falls is the tallest, at about 365 ft.

Are any waterfalls in Colorado closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Bridal Veil Falls, Hanging Lake, Helen Hunt Falls, Rifle Falls, Seven Falls, and Zapata Falls. Each page has the dated detail.

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