How many waterfalls are in Indiana?

Our map lists 30 named waterfalls in Indiana, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System and OpenStreetMap as of 2026-09-23. That ranks Indiana 35th among the states. Unnamed falls and seasonal drops are not counted, so the real number is higher.

What is the tallest waterfall in Indiana?

Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Cascades Falls is the tallest in Indiana at about 16 ft. Published heights vary between sources, because some count every tier and some only the biggest drop.

How do I find waterfalls near me in Indiana?

Tap Find falls near me on this page, or type a Indiana town or ZIP code. The map lists the named waterfalls around you, nearest first, with height where recorded and a link to directions.

Which county in Indiana has the most waterfalls?

Jefferson County has the most named falls in the USGS record, 12.

Waterfalls in Indiana: 30 Named Falls on a Map

Q: What is the most famous waterfall in Indiana?

Cataract Falls is Indiana's best-known waterfall. Upper and Lower Cataract Falls on Mill Creek in Lieber State Recreation Area, often called the largest waterfalls in Indiana by volume. Others widely visited include Clifty Falls.

30 named waterfalls on one map. Tallest first until you share a location, then nearest first.

Where the waterfalls are in Indiana

Indiana's waterfalls are in the south, in the hills and limestone country near the Ohio River, and in a few gorges farther north.

Well-known waterfalls in Indiana

Cataract Falls

Upper and Lower Cataract Falls on Mill Creek in Lieber State Recreation Area, often called the largest waterfalls in Indiana by volume.

Clifty Falls

One of several falls in Clifty Falls State Park near Madison. .

When to go

Spring and after heavy rain. See the best time to see waterfalls for how flow changes by region.

Indiana by the numbers

The map shows 30 named falls in Indiana. 21 of them are in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, the federal register of official place names, and 9 more are named falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap. 2 have a height recorded by OpenStreetMap mappers, which is what the height filter above uses. JeffersonCounty has the most, with 12.

Tallest recorded waterfalls in Indiana

Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap, converted to feet. Guidebooks may list different figures, usually because they count every tier of a fall or only the biggest drop. Why heights differ.

Waterfall	Height	County
Cascades Falls	16 ft	not recorded
Charley Creek Falls	13 ft	not recorded

Counties with the most waterfalls

From the USGS record, which gives each fall's county.

County	Named falls
Jefferson	12
Owen	2
Franklin	1
Wayne	1
Clark	1
Parke	1
Martin	1
Wabash	1
Putnam	1

Every named waterfall in Indiana

Alphabetical within each county. Tap a name to centre the map above on it.

Clark County (1)

Franklin County (1)

Jefferson County (12)

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Martin County (1)

Owen County (2)

Parke County (1)

Putnam County (1)

Wabash County (1)

Wayne County (1)

County not recorded (9)

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Before you go

The map shows where falls are, not whether they are open or safe to reach. Check the land manager, usually a state park or national forest, for closures, fees and permits, and stay on the trail near the water. Our waterfall safety guide covers the hazards, and waterfall hikes near me explains how to pick a trail.

Waterfalls near cities in Indiana

Every named fall within driving range of the city, nearest first: waterfalls near Indianapolis.

Waterfalls in nearby states: Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee. Or see waterfalls in every state.

Waterfalls in Indiana