LiDAR terrain view · USGS 3DEP
Derbyshire Falls
Indiana • 8 ft
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainNo public access
Derbyshire Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
Derbyshire Falls is on private land within the Derbyshire Quarry and is closed to the public. Do not enter the quarry property.
About Derbyshire Falls
Height: 8 feet
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Derbyshire Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Derbyshire Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Whitewater River, 7.9 miles away, not on Derbyshire Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
206 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 98 years of record
6.08 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge WHITEWATER RIVER NEAR ALPINE, IN (13 km away).
Today
Low
206 cfs
6/10Tomorrow
Low
229 cfs
4/10Thu
Low
237 cfs
4/10Fri
Low
218 cfs
6/10Sat
Low
215 cfs
6/10Sun
Low
225 cfs
6/10Mon
Low
231 cfs
6/10Best window: Today — low flow, sunny (trip score 6/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late February to early May, peaking in April.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Derbyshire Falls Frozen?
Updated about 8 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Derbyshire Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 61°F to 36°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 206 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Indiana.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The ground through the falls loses about 65 feet in steep steps rather than one leap. The falls are listed at 8 feet; the extra comes from the ravine that continues below the base. The ground at the falls is roughly 929 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 13 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 24 feet in the 500 feet below. Facing southeast, the falls catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 929 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 65 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Southeast
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading southeast).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Hours
Elevation
925 feet above sea level
Coordinates
39.471716° N, -85.220797° W
Where to Stay
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Brookville
Quality Inn I-74 Batesville
The Sherman Inn
Comfort Inn Shelbyville North
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Nearby Campground
TAILWATER SHELTER 2 (BROOKVILLE LAKE)
11.9 miles away · 1 sites
Overview The Tailwater #2 Shelter is located at the base of Brookville Lake Dam.9136 SR101 Brookville, Indiana 47012 Visitors enjoy the accessibility to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and the river access offered by this site. Tailwater #2 Shelter is a day use are only. There is no camping allowed at this site. Recreation Brookville Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities. Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting are popular recreation activities in the
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