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

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Sun 52°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 53°F Sunny
Tue 56°F Sunny
Wed 59°F Sunny
Thu 62°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 68°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near West Lafayette

Updated 37 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Groundhog Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 40th percentile
  2. 2 Vermillion Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 40th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near West Lafayette

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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.

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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