Nicollet County, Minnesota
Waterfalls Near North Mankato, MN
There are 3 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of North Mankato, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Minnemishinona Falls is the closest at 2.5 miles to the west. Minneopa Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 184 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near North Mankato at a Glance
4 Waterfalls Near North Mankato, Ranked by Distance
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Minnemishinona Falls
Minnemishinona Falls is the closest named waterfall to North Mankato, 2.5 miles to the west in Nicollet County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near North Mankato. Formerly private, this 42-ft. waterfall offers public parking, picnic facilities & a viewing area.
- Rating
- 4.2 (54 Google reviews)
- Address
- Belgrade Township, MN 56003
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Minneopa Falls
Minneopa Falls lies 3.3 miles southwest of North Mankato in Nicollet County, number 2 of 4 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near North Mankato.
- Rating
- 4.7 (184 Google reviews)
- Address
- South Bend Township, MN 56001
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Minnewankon Falls
Minnewankon Falls lies 3.5 miles west of North Mankato in Nicollet County, number 3 of 4 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near North Mankato.
- Rating
- 1.6 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Belgrade Township, MN 56003
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Ramsey Falls
Ramsey Falls lies 60 miles northwest of North Mankato in Redwood County, number 4 of 4 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near North Mankato. Scenic waterfall with a lookout in a large state park with camping & hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.8 (65 Google reviews)
- Address
- Redwood Falls, MN 56283
- Known for
- trails, suspension bridge, cleanliness, scenery, walk
Where the Waterfalls Are
North Mankato sits in or near the Minnesota River Valley area of Minnesota. Southwestern Minnesota's falls occur where tributary creeks plunge into the broad Minnesota River valley. Near Mankato, Minneopa Falls drops into a sandstone gorge in a state park, and Minnemishinona Falls, once on private land, now has public parking and a viewing area. Ramsey Falls lies in a large park in Redwood Falls, where Ramsey Creek cuts through old granite bedrock exposed by the glacial river. Upstream, the town of Granite Falls in Yellow Medicine County takes its name from the river's drop over the same ancient bedrock. Farther west, Pipestone County's small fall lies on the pink Sioux quartzite of the prairie, in country historically important for its pipestone quarries. Read the Minnesota waterfall guide.
By direction from North Mankato: 2 to the west and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Nicollet County (3). The average distance is 3.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of North Mankato
Minnemishinona Falls (2.5 mi), Minneopa Falls (3.3 mi), Minnewankon Falls (3.5 mi)
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Waterfalls Near North Mankato: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near North Mankato, MN?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of North Mankato: 3 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to North Mankato?
Minnemishinona Falls in Nicollet County is the closest, about 2.5 miles west of North Mankato.
What is the best-rated waterfall near North Mankato?
Minneopa Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 184 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near North Mankato in?
Nicollet County (3).
How does North Mankato compare with other Minnesota towns?
North Mankato ranks 8th of the 16 Minnesota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.