These are the Montana waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Kootenai Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
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How we picked: Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 40% of all Google reviews of Montana waterfalls.
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1. Kootenai Falls
Kootenai Falls near Libby takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 137 reviews. Visitors come here for Kootenai Falls, beautiful area, and amazing view.
Lincoln County, MT 59923 (GPS 48.4555, -115.7632)
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137 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in Montana, about 11% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 1.3 times as many as Skalkaho Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 429 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 89% five-star reviews. Reviews most often mention Kootenai Falls, beautiful area, and amazing view. The nearest town is Libby, about 11 miles to the southeast.
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2. Skalkaho Falls
Skalkaho Falls, near Hamilton, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 108 reviews. Visitors come here for magnificent falls, scenic drive, and roadside location.
Ravalli County, MT 59858 (GPS 46.2574, -113.8265)
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108 Google reviews make it number 2 in Montana, about 9% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 249 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 84% five-star reviews. Reviews most often mention magnificent falls, scenic drive, and roadside location. The nearest town is Hamilton, about 16 miles to the west.
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3. Virginia Falls
Virginia Falls, near North Browning, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 95 reviews.
Glacier County, MT 59417 (GPS 48.6602, -113.6131)
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95 Google reviews make it number 3 in Montana, about 8% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 578 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 93% five-star reviews. "Accessed by a hike through the forest, this stunning waterfall is a celebrated spot for relaxing." The nearest town is North Browning, about 28 miles to the east.
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4. Ousel Falls
Head to Ousel Falls near Big Sky, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 92 reviews.
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92 Google reviews make it number 4 in Montana, about 7% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 314 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 98% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Big Sky, about 3.4 miles to the north.
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5. Yaak Falls
Head to Yaak Falls near Libby, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 59 reviews.
Lincoln County, MT 59935 (GPS 48.6486, -115.8849)
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59 Google reviews make it number 5 in Montana, about 5% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 193 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 81% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Libby, about 23 miles to the southeast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in Montana?
Kootenai Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.8-star rating from 137 Google reviews. It is near Libby in Lincoln County.
How was this list made?
Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 40% of all Google reviews of Montana waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in Montana?
Our directory lists 120 waterfalls in Montana. See every one, with filters and a map, on the Montana waterfalls page.
How did the city of Great Falls get its name?
It is named for the series of Missouri River falls that Lewis and Clark had to portage around in 1805. Several of those falls have since been altered by hydroelectric dams, but they can still be viewed from riverside parks.
Summary
Kootenai Falls near Libby is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in Montana, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 137 reviews. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access, water levels and road conditions vary through the year, so confirm current conditions before you drive out.
Montana's falls follow the mountain snowpack. Peak flows usually arrive from late May through June, when warm weather melts high-elevation snow, and some falls can be dangerously powerful then. July offers the best combination of strong water and open high-country access; in Glacier National Park, the full Going-to-the-Sun Road often does not open until late June or July because of the time needed to clear snow. By late August and September, flows decline, but larch and aspen color in late September is a strong draw. Winter closes many mountain roads, including the Skalkaho Highway, and falls in Hyalite Canyon and elsewhere freeze into ice climbing routes.
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