Ouray County, Colorado
Waterfalls Near Ouray, CO
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ouray, 6 of them inside 10 miles. Cascade Falls is the closest at 0.4 miles to the northeast. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 203 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southwest of Ouray.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Ouray at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near Ouray, Ranked by Distance
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls is the closest named waterfall to Ouray, 0.4 miles to the northeast in Ouray County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Ouray.
- Rating
- 4.8 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ouray County, CO 81427 (GPS 38.0262, -107.6644)
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Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek Falls lies 1.7 miles south of Ouray in Ouray County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Ouray.
- Rating
- 4.8 (49 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ouray County, CO 81427 (GPS 37.9999, -107.6602)
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Gray Copper Falls
Gray Copper Falls lies 7.0 miles south of Ouray in Ouray County, number 3 of 10 by distance.
- Address
- Ouray County, CO (GPS 37.9223, -107.6568)
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Ingram Falls
Ingram Falls lies 8.5 miles southwest of Ouray in San Miguel County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Ouray. Its own nearest town is Telluride.
- Rating
- 4.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Miguel County, CO 81435 (GPS 37.9226, -107.7616)
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 8.9 miles southwest of Ouray in San Miguel County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Ouray. 365-ft.-high waterfall plunging over dramatic cliffs forming the head of Telluride's box canyon.
- Rating
- 4.9 (203 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Miguel County, CO 81426 (GPS 37.9192, -107.7700)
- Known for
- rocky trail, muddy trail, black bear pass, challenging hike, power station trek
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Cornel Falls
Cornel Falls lies 9.4 miles southwest of Ouray in San Miguel County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Ouray. A short trek involving some rock scrambling leads to this 80-ft. cascade along Cornet Creek.
- Rating
- 4.6 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- Telluride, CO 81435
- Known for
- short hike, steep trail, beautiful scenery, google maps
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Treasure Falls
Treasure Falls lies 17 miles east of Ouray in Hinsdale County, number 7 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is Lake City.
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO (GPS 38.0193, -107.3623)
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Crooke Falls
Crooke Falls lies 20 miles east of Ouray in Hinsdale County, number 8 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Ouray. Its own nearest town is Lake City.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81235 (GPS 38.0142, -107.3117)
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Argenta Falls
Argenta Falls lies 21 miles east of Ouray in Hinsdale County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Ouray. Its own nearest town is Lake City.
- Rating
- 2.9 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81235 (GPS 37.9893, -107.2939)
- Known for
- private property
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Eagle Falls
Eagle Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Ouray in Dolores County, number 10 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is Telluride.
- Address
- Dolores County, CO 81323 (GPS 37.7637, -108.0977)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Ouray sits in or near the San Juan Mountains area of Colorado. The San Juans are Colorado's most rugged range, a deeply eroded volcanic plateau where streams plunge off sheer walls. Bridal Veil Falls closes off the head of Telluride's box canyon and is one of the tallest falls in the state. Around Wolf Creek Pass, Treasure Falls is visible from the highway, and Piedra Falls lies in quieter forest country nearby. North Clear Creek Falls in Hinsdale County drops into a canyon near the high road between Lake City and Creede. Ouray, surrounded by cliffs and narrow gorges, has several falls within reach of town. Snow lingers late here, so peak flows often run into July. Read the Colorado waterfall guide.
By direction from Ouray: 4 to the southwest, 3 to the east, 2 to the south, and 1 to the northeast. They are spread across Ouray County (3), San Miguel County (3), Hinsdale County (3), and Dolores County (1). The average distance is 12.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Ouray
Cascade Falls (0.4 mi), Bear Creek Falls (1.7 mi), Gray Copper Falls (7.0 mi), Ingram Falls (8.5 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (8.9 mi), Cornel Falls (9.4 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Ouray
Treasure Falls (17 mi), Crooke Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Ouray
Argenta Falls (21 mi), Eagle Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Ouray: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Ouray, CO?
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ouray: 6 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Ouray?
Cascade Falls in Ouray County is the closest, about 0.4 miles northeast of Ouray.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Ouray?
Bridal Veil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 203 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Ouray in?
Ouray County (3), San Miguel County (3), Hinsdale County (3), and Dolores County (1).
How does Ouray compare with other Colorado towns?
Ouray ranks 6th of the 35 Colorado towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.