Redwood County, Minnesota
Waterfalls Near Redwood Falls, MN
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Redwood Falls, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Ramsey Falls is the closest at 0.6 miles to the northwest. Ramsey Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Redwood Falls.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Redwood Falls at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Redwood Falls, Ranked by Distance
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Ramsey Falls
Ramsey Falls is the closest named waterfall to Redwood Falls, 0.6 miles to the northwest in Redwood County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Redwood Falls. 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
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Minnesota Falls
Minnesota Falls lies 26 miles northwest of Redwood Falls in Yellow Medicine County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Redwood Falls. Its own nearest town is Granite Falls.
- Rating
- 4.1 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Minnesota Falls Township, MN 56241
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Minnewankon Falls
Minnewankon Falls lies 56 miles southeast of Redwood Falls in Nicollet County, number 3 of 5 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Redwood Falls. Its own nearest town is North Mankato.
- Rating
- 1.6 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Belgrade Township, MN 56003
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Minnemishinona Falls
Minnemishinona Falls lies 57 miles southeast of Redwood Falls in Nicollet County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Redwood Falls. 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 57 miles southeast of Redwood Falls in Nicollet County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Redwood Falls. Its own nearest town is North Mankato.
- Rating
- 4.7 (184 Google reviews)
- Address
- South Bend Township, MN 56001
Where the Waterfalls Are
Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls: 3 to the southeast and 2 to the northwest. They are spread across Nicollet County (3), Redwood County (1), and Yellow Medicine County (1). The average distance is 39.3 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Redwood Falls
Ramsey Falls (0.6 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Redwood Falls
Minnesota Falls (26 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Redwood Falls: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Redwood Falls, MN?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Redwood Falls: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Redwood Falls?
Ramsey Falls in Redwood County is the closest, about 0.6 miles northwest of Redwood Falls.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Redwood Falls?
Ramsey Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Minneopa Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Redwood Falls in?
Nicollet County (3), Redwood County (1), and Yellow Medicine County (1).
How does Redwood Falls compare with other Minnesota towns?
Redwood Falls ranks 11th of the 16 Minnesota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.