Koochiching County, Minnesota
Waterfalls Near International Falls, MN
No named waterfalls sit within 30 miles of International Falls; the closest, Ash River Falls, is 31 miles to the southeast. Little American Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 30 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of International Falls.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near International Falls at a Glance
8 Waterfalls Near International Falls, Ranked by Distance
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Ash River Falls
Ash River Falls is the closest named waterfall to International Falls, 31 miles to the southeast in St. Louis County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near International Falls.
- Rating
- 4.5 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northwest St. Louis, MN 55771
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Deadmans Rapids
Deadmans Rapids lies 32 miles south of International Falls in Koochiching County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near International Falls.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- East Koochiching, MN 56653
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Kettle Falls
Kettle Falls lies 36 miles east of International Falls in St. Louis County, number 3 of 8 by distance. USGS notes: Falls on the international boundary between Namakan Lake and Rainy Lake, N of Kettle Island; Province of Ontario
- Address
- St. Louis County, MN (GPS 48.4993, -92.6390)
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Chipmunk Falls
Chipmunk Falls lies 47 miles southeast of International Falls in St. Louis County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near International Falls. Its own nearest town is Ely.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Portage Township, MN 55771
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Little American Falls
Little American Falls lies 48 miles south of International Falls in Koochiching County, number 5 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near International Falls. Its own nearest town is Keewatin.
- Rating
- 4.7 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- South Koochiching, MN 56639
- Known for
- picnic, peaceful atmosphere, beautiful area, camping, falls
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Fiftysix Rapids
Fiftysix Rapids lies 55 miles southeast of International Falls in St. Louis County, number 6 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Ely.
- Address
- St. Louis County, MN (GPS 48.2349, -92.3388)
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Hannine Falls
Hannine Falls lies 56 miles southeast of International Falls in St. Louis County, number 7 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Chisholm.
- Address
- Linden Grove Township, MN 55723
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Devils Cascade
Devils Cascade lies 60 miles southeast of International Falls in St. Louis County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near International Falls. Its own nearest town is Ely.
- Rating
- 5.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast St. Louis, MN 55725
Where the Waterfalls Are
International Falls sits in or near the North Shore and the Arrowhead area of Minnesota. The North Shore of Lake Superior, from Duluth to the Canadian border, is Minnesota's waterfall heartland. A series of state parks along Highway 61 protects the lower reaches of rivers that fall steeply over dark volcanic rock to the lake. Gooseberry Falls, with its stacked upper, middle and lower falls, is the region's most visited. Farther northeast, Illgen Falls near Silver Bay, Caribou Falls, Cascade Falls near Grand Marais and Pigeon Falls on the border river each have a distinct gorge setting. Inland, St. Louis County's falls around Ely lie on the lake-studded Canadian Shield, where Newton Falls sits on a stream between two lakes. Read the Minnesota waterfall guide.
By direction from International Falls: 5 to the southeast, 2 to the south, and 1 to the east. They are spread across St. Louis County (6) and Koochiching County (2). The average distance is 45.7 miles.
By Distance
The nearest named falls are beyond 30 miles; Ash River Falls is closest at 31 miles.
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near International Falls: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near International Falls, MN?
None are within 30 miles. The closest is Ash River Falls, 31 miles away.
What is the closest waterfall to International Falls?
Ash River Falls in St. Louis County is the closest, about 31 miles southeast of International Falls.
What is the best-rated waterfall near International Falls?
Little American Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 30 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near International Falls in?
St. Louis County (6) and Koochiching County (2).