Waterfall Hikes Near St. Louis, OK

85 residents
Chicago Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. Louis? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. Louis. 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 35.0812°N, -96.8598°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Louis

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near St. Louis have live flow data today

Bear Falls Moderate Cave Island Falls Moderate Garfield Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Lost Falls Moderate Panther Falls Moderate Pebble Falls Moderate Travertine Falls Moderate Sycamore Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Classen Falls Barely Flowing Lick Creek Falls Barely Flowing Price Falls Barely Flowing Turner Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Barely Flowing Slippery Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 93°F

Fri 98°F Sunny
Sat 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near St. Louis

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bear Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 31st percentile
  2. 2 Cave Island Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Garfield Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Little Niagara Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Lost Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Panther Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near St. Louis (4 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.

Garfield Falls waterfall

Garfield Falls

24.6 miles away
Oklahoma
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. Louis (11 waterfalls)

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

Little Niagara Falls waterfall

Little Niagara Falls

24.5 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sycamore Falls waterfall

Sycamore Falls

24.5 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lost Falls waterfall

Lost Falls

24.6 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near St. Louis

Little Niagara Falls waterfall

Little Niagara Falls

24.5 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Falls waterfall

Bear Falls

24.3 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cave Island Falls waterfall

Cave Island Falls

24.5 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sycamore Falls waterfall

Sycamore Falls

24.5 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lost Falls waterfall

Lost Falls

24.6 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Garfield Falls waterfall

Garfield Falls

24.6 miles away
Oklahoma
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Pebble Falls waterfall

Pebble Falls

24.4 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

24.2 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Travertine Falls waterfall

Travertine Falls

23.9 miles away
Oklahoma
Easy
0.4 miles 80 ft

Price Falls

21.9 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Classen Falls waterfall

Classen Falls

18 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turner Falls waterfall

Turner Falls

20.2 miles away
Oklahoma
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

20.2 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lick Creek Falls

18.1 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Slippery Falls waterfall

Slippery Falls

45 miles away
Oklahoma
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

28.7 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. Louis

Are there free waterfalls near St. Louis?

There are 6 free waterfalls near St. Louis, including Cedar Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near St. Louis?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near St. Louis, including Garfield Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Louis?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near St. Louis, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Louis?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Louis, including Bear Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near St. Louis?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near St. Louis, including Little Niagara Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Louis?

The shortest waterfall hike near St. Louis is Bear Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near St. Louis?

The tallest waterfall near St. Louis is Turner Falls at 77 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around St. Louis?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near St. Louis have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to St. Louis?

The closest waterfall to St. Louis is Little Niagara Falls, approximately 31.8 miles away.

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