Waterfalls near Marquette

99 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Marquette, 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 Marquette at a glance

    There are 99 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Marquette. The nearest is Morgan Falls, about 3.5 mi SW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 60 of the 99. All of them are in Michigan.

    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 Marquette10
    25 miles of Marquette35
    50 miles of Marquette99

    Well-known falls within reach of Marquette

    Munising Falls (38 miESE) and Miners Falls (41 miE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Michigan.

    The 15 nearest waterfalls to Marquette

    WaterfallDistanceHeightWhere
    Morgan Falls 3.5 mi SW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Lower Carp River Falls 3.5 mi SW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Lower Carp Falls 3.7 mi SW not recorded Michigan
    Lower Morgan Meadows Falls 4.3 mi WSW not recorded Michigan
    Morgan Meadows Falls 4.3 mi WSW not recorded Michigan
    Dead River Falls 4.3 mi WNW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Reany Falls 4.4 mi WNW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Holeyoke Falls 5.3 mi WNW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Trestle Falls 5.4 mi W not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Upper Carp River Falls 8.7 mi W not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Little Garlic Falls 12 mi NW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Warner Falls 12 mi SW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Tiger Falls 13 mi SW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Froling Falls 13 mi SSE not recorded Marquette County, Michigan
    Schweitzer Falls 13 mi SW not recorded Marquette County, Michigan

    Counties with the most falls near Marquette

    Marquette County, MI (35), Baraga County, MI (22), Alger County, MI (18), Delta County, MI (4) and Dickinson County, MI (2). 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: Duluth.

    Waterfalls near Marquette: common questions

    How many waterfalls are near Marquette?

    Our map has 99 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Marquette, 35 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 Marquette?

    Morgan Falls, about 3.5 mi SW of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls near Marquette?

    Snowmelt makes late April through early June the peak. Many falls freeze in winter, and a few, such as those in Pictured Rocks, attract ice climbers.