Montana Waterfalls
Montana has 4 named waterfalls on record across 3 counties. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | Development – | Access 0.7 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 80 ft | Development May through November | Access 0.5 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee No fee at Palisade Falls trailhead or picnic area (USFS). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road | Fee Glacier National Park entrance fee required (vehicle pass; confirm current NPS rates). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 35 ft | Development – | Access 1.2 mi hike, paved road | Fee Glacier National Park entrance fee | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (4)
- Natural Bridge Falls: vastateparksstaff, CC BY 2.0
- Palisade Falls: David Bakken, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Running Eagle Falls: GlacierNPS, Public domain
- St. Mary Falls: GlacierNPS, Public domain
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Montana?
4 named waterfalls are on record: Natural Bridge Falls, Palisade Falls, Running Eagle Falls, and St. Mary Falls.
Are there free waterfalls in Montana?
Yes. No fee on record for Palisade Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Montana?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Natural Bridge Falls is the tallest, at about 100 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Montana closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Natural Bridge Falls, Palisade Falls, Running Eagle Falls, and St. Mary Falls. Each page has the dated detail.
