Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santee, IN

754 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Santee? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Santee. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.4078°N, -85.3066°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Santee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

7 of 14 waterfalls near Lake Santee are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Strong Chain Mill Falls Strong Crowe Falls Strong Deadman Falls Strong Fremont Falls Strong Harts Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Clifty Falls Moderate Hoffman Falls Moderate Little Clifty Falls Moderate Wallace Falls Moderate Tunnel Falls Moderate Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 84°F

Mon 90°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Santee

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Chain Mill Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Crowe Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Deadman Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Fremont Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Harts Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Santee (8 waterfalls)

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

Derbyshire Falls

28.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

23.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

23.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

24 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

24.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Lake Santee

Derbyshire Falls

28.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

23.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

23.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Elkhorn Falls

39.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

24 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

24.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

24.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

27 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

27.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

27.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

28.7 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

28.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

29 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harts Falls

29.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Santee

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Santee?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Lake Santee, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Santee?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santee, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santee?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santee, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Santee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Santee is Butler Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Santee?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Lake Santee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Santee?

The closest waterfall to Lake Santee is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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