Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls in Missouri
We list 16 named waterfalls in Missouri, with the most near Ironton (4), University City (2) and Gainesville (2). The tallest mapped one is Waterfall (seasonal) at about 10 feet.
Near Ironton 4
- Johnson Shut-Ins trailhead 0.2 mi Directions
- Big Drop trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
- Mina Sauk Falls trailhead 1 mi Directions
- Wolf Pen Hollow Waterfall Directions
Near University City 2
- Deer Lake Riffles Directions
- Wise Falls Directions
Near Gainesville 2
- Rainbow Spring Lower Outlit Directions
- Rainbow Springs Upper Outlit Directions
Near Fredericktown 1
- Cats Paw trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
Near Maryland Heights 1
- Dripping Springs Directions
Near Joplin 1
- Grand Falls Directions
Near Riverside 1
- Line Creek Double Falls Directions
Near Winona 1
- Rocky Falls trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
Near Kissee Mills 1
- The Falls 7 ft Directions
Near Excelsior Springs 1
- Tryst Falls Directions
Near Potosi 1
- Waterfall (seasonal) 10 ft · trailhead 0.2 mi Directions
Data: OpenStreetMap. Some trails need a parking pass or permit. 12 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you see waterfalls in Missouri?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Ironton (4), University City (2) and Gainesville (2). Among the tallest are Waterfall (seasonal) (10 ft) and The Falls (7 ft).
What is the tallest waterfall in Missouri?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Waterfall (seasonal) near Potosi is the tallest at about 10 feet. Only 2 of the 16 in Missouri have a mapped height.