Waterfall Hikes Near Garrison, MT

127 residents
Denver Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Garrison amounts to a highway junction where Interstate 90 meets the road to Helena, which makes it a handy place to pass through on a waterfall trip. Cataract Falls is the easiest of the bunch, 1.5 miles with 200 feet of gain and open to dogs. Rock Creek Falls and North Fork Falls run about two miles apiece. Double Falls climbs 500 feet over 3 miles. The page lists five, all reachable on the same tank of gas.

Located at 46.5259°N, -112.8205°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Garrison

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Garrison have live flow data today

Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Moderate North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Smoke · 81°F

Tod 85°F Areas Of Smoke
Wed 81°F Patchy Smoke Best
Thu 74°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 72°F Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Garrison

Updated 36 minutes ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Double Falls Moderate · 112 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Paradise Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 North Fork Falls Barely Flowing · 251 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Barely Flowing · 223 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 80 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Garrison (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

43.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Garrison (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

46.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Garrison

Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

11.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

46.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

44.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

43.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Garrison

Are there free waterfalls near Garrison?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Garrison, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Garrison?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Garrison, including Cataract Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Garrison?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Garrison, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Garrison?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Garrison, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Garrison?

The shortest waterfall hike near Garrison is Cataract Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Garrison?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Garrison have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Garrison?

The closest waterfall to Garrison is Rock Creek Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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