Waterfall Hikes Near Seeley Lake, MT

1,590 residents
Denver Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seeley Lake is the base for Morrell Falls, the best known walk in the Clearwater country, 5.4 miles round trip with only 300 feet of gain, rated easy despite the distance, dogs welcome. Monture Falls out toward Ovando runs 6 miles with 800 feet. The hard ones lie deeper toward the Bob Marshall, Big Salmon at 5 miles and Barrier Falls at 10. Fourteen falls come within fifty miles, enough to fill a summer of weekends.

Located at 47.1624°N, -113.4547°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Seeley Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

2 of 14 waterfalls near Seeley Lake are flowing strongly today

Barrier Falls Barely Flowing Big Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Elizabeth Falls Barely Flowing Mission Falls Barely Flowing Terrace Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Strong Dean Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Moderate Lange Falls Barely Flowing Needle Falls Barely Flowing Monture Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Morrell Falls Barely Flowing Mud Creek Falls Strong

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 74°F Sunny Best
Mon 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 72°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat 59°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Seeley Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mud Creek Falls Strong · 7140 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Cataract Falls Strong · 268 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Double Falls Moderate · 261 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Monture Falls Barely Flowing · 199 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 North Fork Falls Barely Flowing · 199 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Barrier Falls Barely Flowing · 24 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Seeley Lake (3 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.

Morrell Falls waterfall

Morrell Falls

7.1 miles away
Montana
Easy
5.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Seeley Lake (6 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Monture Falls in Montana, about 174 feet of drop LiDAR

Monture Falls

16.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

25.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Elizabeth Falls in Montana, about 454 feet of drop LiDAR

Elizabeth Falls

28.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Seeley Lake

Morrell Falls waterfall

Morrell Falls

7.1 miles away
Montana
Easy
5.4 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Monture Falls in Montana, about 174 feet of drop LiDAR

Monture Falls

16.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Big Salmon Falls in Montana, about 123 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Salmon Falls

19.6 miles away
Montana
Hard
5.0 miles Unknown
Barrier Falls waterfall

Barrier Falls

21.5 miles away
Montana
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

25.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Elizabeth Falls in Montana, about 454 feet of drop LiDAR

Elizabeth Falls

28.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Mission Falls waterfall

Mission Falls

29 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Needle Falls waterfall

Needle Falls

32.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Terrace Falls waterfall

Terrace Falls

38.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

42.9 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
Dean Falls waterfall

Dean Falls

45.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Mud Creek Falls in Montana, about 348 feet of drop LiDAR

Mud Creek Falls

45.5 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Aerial view around Lange Falls in Montana Aerial

Lange Falls

47.7 miles away
Montana
Unknown
1.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Seeley Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Seeley Lake?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Seeley Lake?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Seeley Lake?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Seeley Lake?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Seeley Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Seeley Lake is Barrier Falls at 1.1 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Seeley Lake require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Seeley Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Seeley Lake?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Seeley Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Seeley Lake?

The closest waterfall to Seeley Lake is Morrell Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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