Minnehaha Falls
- Height
- 53 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Minnehaha Falls drops about 53 ft on Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Closures and warnings
Stay behind railings. Creek and gorge edges are slippery; do not climb the falls. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 53 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | About 53 ft cascade where Minnehaha Creek drops toward the Mississippi River |
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Jumping | Prohibited |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Minnehaha Regional Park in Minneapolis along the Mississippi River gorge. Paved paths and stairs to upper and lower falls views. |
| Parking | Park lots along Godfrey Parkway / Minnehaha Avenue |
| Fee | Free park entry; some lots may have time limits or meters |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (Minnehaha Regional Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Regional park with trails, picnic grounds, and historic sites near the falls |
Rules
| Camping | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Minnehaha Falls open?
Stay behind railings. Creek and gorge edges are slippery; do not climb the falls. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Minnehaha Falls?
Minnehaha Falls drops about 53 ft.
Can you swim at Minnehaha Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Minnehaha Falls.
How do you get to Minnehaha Falls?
The road in is paved. Minnehaha Regional Park in Minneapolis along the Mississippi River gorge. Paved paths and stairs to upper and lower falls views. Parking: Park lots along Godfrey Parkway / Minnehaha Avenue.
Do you need a reservation for Minnehaha Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Minnehaha Falls?
Yes. Free park entry; some lots may have time limits or meters.
When is Minnehaha Falls flowing?
About 53 ft cascade where Minnehaha Creek drops toward the Mississippi River.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/minnehaha_regional_park/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.roadNote / access.amenities / access.fee, waterfall.heightFt / waterfall.flowNote / waterbodyName, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / jumpingProhibited / hazardNote / rules.camping, access.parking / access.permitRequired, waterfall.ephemeral, access.roadSurface)
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