Waterfall Hikes Near Summersville, MO

342 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Summersville? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Summersville. 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 37.1785°N, -91.6576°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Summersville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near Summersville is flowing strongly today

Rocky Falls Moderate The Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Tod 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 88°F Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Summersville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 The Falls Roaring · 1760 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Rocky Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 50th percentile

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

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

Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

40.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cottonwood Falls waterfall

Cottonwood Falls

26.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saddler Falls

26.6 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Summersville

Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

40.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cottonwood Falls waterfall

Cottonwood Falls

26.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saddler Falls

26.6 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

29.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Summersville

Are there free waterfalls near Summersville?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Summersville, including Cottonwood Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Summersville?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Summersville, including Cottonwood Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Summersville?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Summersville, including Cottonwood Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Summersville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Summersville, including Rocky Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Summersville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Summersville is Cottonwood Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Summersville?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Summersville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Summersville?

The closest waterfall to Summersville is Rocky Falls, approximately 23.1 miles away.

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