Waterfall Hikes Near Otisco, IN

111 residents
Kentucky/Louisville Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Otisco? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Otisco. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.5423°N, -85.6672°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Otisco

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Otisco have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing Crowe Falls Barely Flowing Deadman Falls Barely Flowing Fremont Falls Barely Flowing Harts Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Hoffman Falls Barely Flowing Little Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Drennon Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing The Big Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 87°F

Tod 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Sunny Best
Sun 91°F Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Otisco

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Crowe Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Deadman Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing · 2070 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Otisco (2 waterfalls)

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.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

41.5 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Otisco (10 waterfalls)

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

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

44.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Otisco

Harts Falls

48.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

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

Fremont Falls

44.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

44.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

41.5 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

41.9 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

42.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

39.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

22.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Otisco

Are there free waterfalls near Otisco?

There is 1 free waterfall near Otisco, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Otisco?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Otisco, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Otisco?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Otisco, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Otisco?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Otisco, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Otisco?

The shortest waterfall hike near Otisco is Butler Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Otisco?

The closest waterfall to Otisco is Harts Falls, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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