Minnesota Waterfalls
Minnesota has 5 named waterfalls on record across 3 counties. 2 waterfalls are free to visit. 1 needs a hike. 5 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 120 ft | Development – | Access 1 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Free day-use access; Minnesota state park vehicle permits are not required at Grand Portage State Park. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 53 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Free park entry; some lots may have time limits or meters | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (2)
- Gooseberry Falls: Yinan Chen, Public Domain
- Minnehaha Falls: Yinan Chen, Public Domain
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Minnesota?
5 named waterfalls are on record: Gooseberry Falls, High Falls, Minnehaha Falls, Split Rock River Falls, and Temperance River Falls.
Are there free waterfalls in Minnesota?
Yes. No fee on record for High Falls and Minnehaha Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Minnesota?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, High Falls is the tallest, at about 120 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Minnesota closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Gooseberry Falls, High Falls, Minnehaha Falls, Split Rock River Falls, and Temperance River Falls. Each page has the dated detail.