Popular Waterfalls by State (2026)
The falls that draw the most visitors, by Google review volume.
Each state list below ranks real visitor data for that state.
Popular Waterfalls by State
- Alabama5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Alabama
- Alaska5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Alaska
- Arizona5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Arizona
- Arkansas5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Arkansas
- California5 Most Visited Waterfalls in California
- Colorado5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Colorado
- Connecticut5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Connecticut
- Georgia5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Georgia
- Hawaii5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Hawaii
- Idaho5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Idaho
- Indiana5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Indiana
- Kentucky5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Kentucky
- Maine5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Maine
- Maryland5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Maryland
- Massachusetts5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Massachusetts
- Michigan5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Michigan
- Minnesota5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Minnesota
- Montana5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Montana
- New Hampshire5 Most Visited Waterfalls in New Hampshire
- New York5 Most Visited Waterfalls in New York
- North Carolina5 Most Visited Waterfalls in North Carolina
- Ohio5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Ohio
- Oklahoma5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Oklahoma
- Oregon5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Oregon
- Pennsylvania5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Pennsylvania
- South Carolina5 Most Visited Waterfalls in South Carolina
- Tennessee5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Tennessee
- Texas5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Texas
- Utah5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Utah
- Vermont5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Vermont
- Virginia5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Virginia
- Washington5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Washington
- West Virginia5 Most Visited Waterfalls in West Virginia
- Wisconsin5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Wisconsin
- Wyoming5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Wyoming
Popular Waterfalls: FAQs
What counts as a popular waterfall?
The falls that draw the most visitors, by Google review volume.
Which states have the most popular waterfalls?
Alabama (5), Alaska (5), Arizona (5) have the most in our directory.
Why is my state missing?
These lists are built only for states with enough rated waterfalls to rank fairly. Every waterfall in every state is still on its state page.
Other Waterfall Types
- Hidden Gem Waterfalls: Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
- Historic Waterfalls: Falls with a written record: a USGS naming history, a gazetteer description or older recorded names.
- Cascades: Named cascades: water stepping down a series of ledges rather than falling in one drop.
- Tall Waterfalls: Falls with a recorded height of 100 feet or more in the USGS gazetteer or their Google listing.
- Small Waterfalls: Falls with a recorded height of 25 feet or less, often easy to reach and good in any season.
- Waterfall Trails: Falls you reach on foot, ranked by the hikers who reviewed them.
- Most Photographed Waterfalls: The falls visitors photograph and rate five stars most often.
- Must-See Waterfalls: Five top-rated, widely visited falls per state, spread across its regions.
- Roadside Waterfalls: Top-rated falls you can see with little or no hiking.