Waterfalls near Denver

21 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Denver, nearest first, with height and directions.

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    Waterfall names and positions: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Heights are from OpenStreetMap where a mapper recorded one. Data as of September 2026. Always check the land manager for trail status, closures and parking before you go.

    Waterfalls around Denver at a glance

    There are 21 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Denver. The nearest is Lee Gulch, about 11 mi S in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 11 of the 21. All of them are in Colorado.

    Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.

    How far you have to drive

    WithinNamed waterfalls
    10 miles of Denver0
    25 miles of Denver2
    50 miles of Denver21

    The 15 nearest waterfalls to Denver

    WaterfallDistanceHeightWhere
    Lee Gulch 11 mi S not recorded Colorado
    Maxwell Falls 24 mi WSW not recorded Colorado
    The Chutes 27 mi SSW not recorded Colorado
    Elk Falls 28 mi SW not recorded Park County, Colorado
    Missouri Falls 28 mi WNW not recorded Gilpin County, Colorado
    Boulder Falls 29 mi NW 69 ft Boulder County, Colorado
    Timberline Falls 41 mi NW not recorded Boulder County, Colorado
    Copeland Falls 44 mi NW not recorded Boulder County, Colorado
    Lower Copeland Falls 45 mi NW not recorded Colorado
    Upper Copeland Falls 45 mi NW not recorded Colorado
    Hidden Falls 45 mi NW not recorded Colorado
    Calypso Cascades 45 mi NW not recorded Boulder County, Colorado
    Ouzel Falls 45 mi NW not recorded Boulder County, Colorado
    Lyric Falls 46 mi NW not recorded Boulder County, Colorado
    Mertensia Falls 48 mi NW not recorded Boulder County, Colorado

    Counties with the most falls near Denver

    Boulder County, CO (10), Park County, CO (1), Gilpin County, CO (1), Summit County, CO (1) and Larimer County, CO (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.

    Before you go

    The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.

    Waterfalls near other cities: Colorado Springs.

    Waterfalls near Denver: common questions

    How many waterfalls are near Denver?

    Our map has 21 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Denver, 2 of them within 25 miles. The count uses USGS and OpenStreetMap names as of 2026-09-23; unnamed and seasonal falls are extra.

    What is the closest waterfall to Denver?

    Lee Gulch, about 11 mi S of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

    What is the tallest waterfall near Denver?

    Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Boulder Falls at about 69 ft, 29 mi NW of Denver. Published heights vary between sources.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls near Denver?

    Snowmelt peaks from late May through early July. Many falls run through summer at lower volume, and several freeze in winter.