Pine County, Minnesota
Waterfalls Near Sandstone, MN
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Sandstone, 2 of them inside 10 miles. Wolf Creek Falls is the closest at 1.1 miles to the north. Little Manitou Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 69 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Sandstone.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Sandstone at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Sandstone, Ranked by Distance
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Wolf Creek Falls
Wolf Creek Falls is the closest named waterfall to Sandstone, 1.1 miles to the north in Pine County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Sandstone.
- Rating
- 4.7 (34 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sandstone Township, MN 55072
- Known for
- climbing, park, hike, falls
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Big Spring Falls
Big Spring Falls lies 1.3 miles south of Sandstone in Pine County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Sandstone.
- Rating
- 4.6 (73 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sandstone, MN 55072
- Known for
- quiet place, river, exploring, hiking, directions
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Little Manitou Falls
Little Manitou Falls lies 45 miles northeast of Sandstone in Douglas County, number 3 of 5 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Sandstone. Its own nearest town is Superior.
- Rating
- 4.9 (69 Google reviews)
- Address
- Superior, WI 54836
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Big Manitou Falls
Big Manitou Falls lies 45 miles northeast of Sandstone in Douglas County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Sandstone. Powerful 165-ft waterfall plunging down the side of a wooded gorge with viewpoints.
- Rating
- 4.8 (156 Google reviews)
- Address
- Superior, WI 54880
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Amnicon Falls
Amnicon Falls lies 57 miles northeast of Sandstone in Douglas County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Sandstone. Upper & lower falls in forest state park with trails, camping & local deer, raccoons & coyotes.
- Rating
- 4.8 (67 Google reviews)
- Address
- Amnicon, WI 54874
Where the Waterfalls Are
Sandstone sits in or near the Twin Cities and the Kettle River area of Minnesota. Minneapolis holds two of the state's most famous falls. Minnehaha Falls, in its namesake regional park, drops over a limestone ledge just above the Mississippi and is the most reviewed waterfall in Minnesota in our directory. Saint Anthony Falls, the only major natural falls on the Mississippi, has been reshaped by dams, a lock system and an engineered apron, and is now the centerpiece of a riverfront heritage trail. North of the metro area, Pine County's Kettle River country near Sandstone offers a wilder setting, with Big Spring Falls and Wolf Creek Falls in rocky gorges surrounded by forest. Read the Minnesota waterfall guide.
By direction from Sandstone: 3 to the northeast, 1 to the north, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Douglas County (3) and Pine County (2). The average distance is 29.8 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Sandstone: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Sandstone, MN?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Sandstone: 2 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 Sandstone?
Wolf Creek Falls in Pine County is the closest, about 1.1 miles north of Sandstone.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Sandstone?
Little Manitou Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 69 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Big Manitou Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Sandstone in?
Douglas County (3) and Pine County (2).
How does Sandstone compare with other Minnesota towns?
Sandstone ranks 9th of the 16 Minnesota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.