Custer County, Idaho

Waterfalls Near Challis, ID

No named waterfalls sit within 30 miles of Challis; the closest, Tappan Falls, is 36 miles to the northwest. Dagger Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 12 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southwest of Challis.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Goat Falls in Custer County, Idaho — Pictured: Goat Falls, ID

Best Waterfalls Near Challis at a Glance

Closest

Tappan Falls

36 miles northwest of Challis.

Highest rated

Dagger Falls

4.7 stars from 12 Google reviews.

11 Waterfalls Near Challis, Ranked by Distance

Tappan Falls

Challis, ID · Lemhi County · 36 mi northwest of Challis

Tappan Falls is the closest named waterfall to Challis, 36 miles to the northwest in Lemhi County. USGS notes: 6 ft. high falls; on the Middle Fork Salmon River in the Salmon-Challis National Forest/Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, 0.6 miles W of the mouth of Cove Creek; Sec. 19, T18N, R15E, Boise Meridian

Address
Lemhi County, ID (GPS 44.8789, -114.7494)

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Napias Creek Falls

Salmon, ID · Lemhi County · 44 mi north of Challis

Napias Creek Falls lies 44 miles north of Challis in Lemhi County, number 2 of 11 by distance. USGS notes: On Napias Creek, 14 mi NE of Red Rock Peak, Salmon NF.

Address
Lemhi County, ID (GPS 45.1411, -114.2011)

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Goat Falls

Challis, ID · Custer County · 45 mi southwest of Challis

5.0 (3 reviews)

Goat Falls lies 45 miles southwest of Challis in Custer County, number 3 of 11 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Challis.

Rating
5.0 (3 Google reviews)
Address
Custer County, ID 83637 (GPS 44.1763, -115.0179)

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Lady Face Falls

Idaho City, ID · Custer County · 47 mi southwest of Challis

4.6 (5 reviews)

Lady Face Falls lies 47 miles southwest of Challis in Custer County, number 4 of 11 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Challis. Its own nearest town is Idaho City.

Rating
4.6 (5 Google reviews)
Address
Custer County, ID 83637 (GPS 44.2316, -115.0959)
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Bridal Veil Falls

Idaho City, ID · Custer County · 48 mi southwest of Challis

Bridal Veil Falls lies 48 miles southwest of Challis in Custer County, number 5 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Idaho City.

Address
Custer County, ID (GPS 44.2119, -115.1068)

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Baron Creek Falls

Sun Valley, ID · Boise County · 49 mi southwest of Challis

Baron Creek Falls lies 49 miles southwest of Challis in Boise County, number 6 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Sun Valley.

Address
Boise County, ID (GPS 44.1003, -115.0350)

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Devlin Falls

Salmon, ID · Lemhi County · 50 mi north of Challis

Devlin Falls lies 50 miles north of Challis in Lemhi County, number 7 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Salmon.

Address
Lemhi County, ID (GPS 45.2272, -114.0979)

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Dagger Falls

Cascade, ID · Valley County · 52 mi west of Challis

4.7 (12 reviews)

Dagger Falls lies 52 miles west of Challis in Valley County, number 8 of 11 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Challis. Its own nearest town is Cascade.

Rating
4.7 (12 Google reviews)
Address
Valley County, ID 83278 (GPS 44.5296, -115.2859)

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Velvet Falls

Cascade, ID · Custer County · 53 mi west of Challis

Velvet Falls lies 53 miles west of Challis in Custer County, number 9 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade.

Address
Custer County, ID (GPS 44.5952, -115.2911)

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Smith Falls

Sun Valley, ID · Boise County · 53 mi southwest of Challis

Smith Falls lies 53 miles southwest of Challis in Boise County, number 10 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Sun Valley.

Address
Boise County, ID 83637 (GPS 44.0002, -115.0407)

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Fern Falls

Idaho City, ID · Boise County · 54 mi southwest of Challis

Fern Falls lies 54 miles southwest of Challis in Boise County, number 11 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Idaho City.

Address
Boise County, ID 83637 (GPS 44.0333, -115.0900)

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Where the Waterfalls Are

Challis sits in or near the Central Idaho Mountains area of Idaho. This is Idaho's wild interior, a sprawling granite highland broken by some of the deepest canyons in the country. Falls here range from roadside drops near Idaho City and Cascade to remote cascades in the Sawtooth and Salmon River country around Challis and Salmon. Idaho County holds the most, including Selway Falls, a powerful series of drops on the Selway River. Many falls in this region lie in national forest and wilderness, reached by long gravel roads or backcountry trails. The landscape rewards travelers who are comfortable with remote driving, limited services and changeable mountain weather. Read the Idaho waterfall guide.

By direction from Challis: 6 to the southwest, 2 to the north, 2 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Custer County (4), Lemhi County (3), Boise County (3), and Valley County (1). The average distance is 48.2 miles.

By Distance

The nearest named falls are beyond 30 miles; Tappan Falls is closest at 36 miles.

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Waterfalls Near Challis: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Challis, ID?

None are within 30 miles. The closest is Tappan Falls, 36 miles away.

What is the closest waterfall to Challis?

Tappan Falls in Lemhi County is the closest, about 36 miles northwest of Challis.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Challis?

Dagger Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 12 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Challis in?

Custer County (4), Lemhi County (3), Boise County (3), and Valley County (1).