Lake County, Minnesota
Waterfalls Near Silver Bay, MN
There are 7 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Silver Bay, 4 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Beaver River Falls, 2.8 miles southwest of town. Beaver River Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 15 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Silver Bay.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Silver Bay at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Silver Bay, Ranked by Distance
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Beaver River Falls
Beaver River Falls is the closest named waterfall to Silver Bay, 2.8 miles to the southwest in Lake County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 5.0 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614
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Glenn Avon Falls
Glenn Avon Falls lies 4.5 miles southwest of Silver Bay in Lake County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 4.3 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55616
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Illgen Falls
Illgen Falls lies 4.9 miles northeast of Silver Bay in Lake County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 4.7 (47 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614
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Pancake Falls
Pancake Falls lies 6.5 miles northwest of Silver Bay in Lake County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614
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Gooseberry Falls
Gooseberry Falls lies 14 miles southwest of Silver Bay in Lake County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Silver Bay. Beautiful group of waterfalls & namesake of Gooseberry Falls State Park, with paths & viewpoints.
- Rating
- 4.8 (106 Google reviews)
- Address
- Silver Creek Township, MN 55616
- Known for
- paved trail, walking trails, peaceful experience, views, stairs
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Caribou Falls
Caribou Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Silver Bay in Lake County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 4.9 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lake No. 1, MN 55614
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Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls lies 25 miles northeast of Silver Bay in Cook County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 4.8 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Schroeder Township, MN 55613
Where the Waterfalls Are
Silver Bay 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 Silver Bay: 3 to the northeast, 3 to the southwest, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Lake County (6) and Cook County (1). The average distance is 10.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Silver Bay
Beaver River Falls (2.8 mi), Glenn Avon Falls (4.5 mi), Illgen Falls (4.9 mi), Pancake Falls (6.5 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Silver Bay
Gooseberry Falls (14 mi), Caribou Falls (16 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Silver Bay
Hidden Falls (25 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Silver Bay: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Silver Bay, MN?
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Silver Bay: 4 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Silver Bay?
Beaver River Falls in Lake County is the closest, about 2.8 miles southwest of Silver Bay.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Silver Bay?
Beaver River Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 15 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Gooseberry Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Silver Bay in?
Lake County (6) and Cook County (1).
How does Silver Bay compare with other Minnesota towns?
Silver Bay ranks 2nd of the 16 Minnesota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.