Waterfalls in South Dakota
South Dakota has 3 documented waterfalls in this guide, led by Falls of the Big Sioux River (Falls Park) at 100 ft. 1 is roadside or near-roadside. They are ranked by documented height below.
By Reese Calder, Field Guide Editor · Updated
3 of 3 South Dakota waterfalls with mapped coordinates — click a marker to open its guide.
| # | Waterfall | State | Height | Type | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falls of the Big Sioux River (Falls Park) | South Dakota | 100 ft | Cascade | Roadside |
| 2 | Little Spearfish Falls | South Dakota | 47 ft | Fan | Short hike |
| 3 | Thunderhead Underground Falls | South Dakota | 30 ft | Cascade | Short hike |
See also the tallest waterfalls nationwide or browse by how hard they are to reach.