Spearfish Falls
- Hike
- 0.75 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
Spearfish Falls is a waterfall on Spearfish Creek in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Reaching it is a 0.75 mi hike each way. Flow season is not on file yet.
The falls
| Flow note | Cascade on Spearfish Creek reached by a moderate 0.75-mile one-way trail from Savoy; part of Spearfish Canyon Nature Area with Roughlock Falls. |
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Access
| Hike | 0.75 mi each way |
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| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Savoy area on US 14A; trail descends into the canyon from the Latchstring / Savoy trailheads opposite the Roughlock turn. |
| Parking | Spearfish Falls / Latchstring / Savoy public parking in Spearfish Canyon Nature Area. |
| Fee | No entrance fee required. |
| Managed by | South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (Spearfish Canyon Nature Area) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Vault toilets and picnic tables in the nature area; trail system connects to Roughlock Falls and Savoy Pond. |
Common questions
Common questions
How long is the hike to Spearfish Falls?
It's a 0.75 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Savoy area on US 14A; trail descends into the canyon from the Latchstring / Savoy trailheads opposite the Roughlock turn. Parking: Spearfish Falls / Latchstring / Savoy public parking in Spearfish Canyon Nature Area.
Is there a fee at Spearfish Falls?
The fee is No entrance fee required.
When is Spearfish Falls flowing?
Cascade on Spearfish Creek reached by a moderate 0.75-mile one-way trail from Savoy; part of Spearfish Canyon Nature Area with Roughlock Falls.
What facilities are at Spearfish Falls?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Vault toilets and picnic tables in the nature area; trail system connects to Roughlock Falls and Savoy Pond.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Black Hills National Forest (0.1 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/spearfish-canyon-nature-area/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.fee / amenities / parking, waterfall.ephemeral false, access.roadSurface Highway 14A corridor)
- https://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/spearfish_canyon_trails.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi / hikeDistanceBasis Spearfish Falls Trail 0.75 miles one-way moderate, waterfall.flowNote / waterbodyName)
- https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/spearfish-canyon-state-and-national-forest-service-scenic-byway (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadNote Savoy / Latchstring)
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