Waterfall Hikes Near West Lafayette, IN

44,861 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

West Lafayette students ask about waterfalls more often than the surrounding prairie can answer. The page holds two, Vermillion Falls and Groundhog Falls, with nothing solid in our records for either, so check them before making plans. The counties southwest of town carve the only real ravines in this corner of Indiana, and after snowmelt or a spring soaker the little creeks along the Wabash bluffs do their best work. Late summer they mostly go quiet.

Located at 40.4432°N, -86.9238°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Lafayette

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near West Lafayette have live flow data today

Groundhog Falls Barely Flowing Vermillion Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Wed 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Fri 82°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Mon 80°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near West Lafayette

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Groundhog Falls Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Vermillion Falls Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 0th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near West Lafayette

Vermillion Falls

37 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Groundhog Falls waterfall

Groundhog Falls

42.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Lafayette

Are there free waterfalls near West Lafayette?

There is 1 free waterfall near West Lafayette, including Vermillion Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Lafayette?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Lafayette is Groundhog Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Lafayette?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near West Lafayette have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Lafayette?

The closest waterfall to West Lafayette is Vermillion Falls, approximately 37 miles away.

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