Illinois Waterfalls
Illinois has 4 named waterfalls on record across 1 county. 3 need a hike. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 ft | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access – | Fee No Illinois state park entrance fee stated on the park page | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 45 ft | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 0.4 mi hike | Fee No Illinois state park entrance fee stated on the park page | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 25 ft | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 4 mi hike (round trip) | Fee No Illinois state park entrance fee stated on the park page | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 80 ft | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 0.8 mi hike (round trip) | Fee No Illinois state park entrance fee stated on the park page | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (3)
- Cascade Falls: B3thedw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- French Canyon: No machine-readable author provided. IvoShandor assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY 2.5
- LaSalle Canyon: hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Illinois?
4 named waterfalls are on record: Cascade Falls, French Canyon, LaSalle Canyon, and St. Louis Canyon.
What is the tallest waterfall in Illinois?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, St. Louis Canyon is the tallest, at about 80 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Illinois closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Cascade Falls, French Canyon, LaSalle Canyon, and St. Louis Canyon. Each page has the dated detail.
