Murray County, Oklahoma
Waterfalls Near Sulphur, OK
Sulphur has 20 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 10 of them inside 10 miles. Travertine Falls is the closest at 0.2 miles to the south. Panther Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 19 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Sulphur at a Glance
20 Waterfalls Near Sulphur, Ranked by Distance
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Travertine Falls
Travertine Falls is the closest named waterfall to Sulphur, 0.2 miles to the south in Murray County.
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5056, -96.9692)
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Panther Falls
Panther Falls lies 0.4 miles southeast of Sulphur in Murray County, number 2 of 20 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. USGS notes: 1/4 mi NW of Pebble Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 4.9 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5029, -96.9656)
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Pebble Falls
Pebble Falls lies 0.6 miles southeast of Sulphur in Murray County, number 3 of 20 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. USGS notes: 1/3 mi W of Garfield Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5018, -96.9614)
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Sycamore Falls
Sycamore Falls lies 0.8 miles east of Sulphur in Murray County, number 4 of 20 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. USGS notes: Between Cave Island Falls and Bear Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5051, -96.9547)
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Bear Falls
Bear Falls lies 0.8 miles east of Sulphur in Murray County, number 5 of 20 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. USGS notes: In the Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 3.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5101, -96.9545)
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Garfield Falls
Garfield Falls lies 0.8 miles southeast of Sulphur in Murray County, number 6 of 20 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. USGS notes: 250 ft SW of Lost Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5023, -96.9556)
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Lost Falls
Lost Falls lies 0.8 miles southeast of Sulphur in Murray County, number 7 of 20 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. USGS notes: Between Bear Falls and Garfield Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5026, -96.9553)
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Cave Island Falls
Cave Island Falls lies 0.8 miles east of Sulphur in Murray County, number 8 of 20 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. USGS notes: 750 ft N of Sycamore Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 1.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5068, -96.9536)
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Little Niagara Falls
Little Niagara Falls lies 1.0 miles east of Sulphur in Murray County, number 9 of 20 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. 22-acre woodland with trails & a popular waterfall offering a large pool & shallow drop.
- Rating
- 4.7 (475 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5084, -96.9503)
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Price Falls
Price Falls lies 9.7 miles southwest of Sulphur in Murray County, number 10 of 20 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Davis.
- Rating
- 3.8 (21 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73030 (GPS 34.4262, -97.1070)
- Known for
- private place
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Classen Falls
Classen Falls lies 11 miles west of Sulphur in Murray County, number 11 of 20 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Davis.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73030 (GPS 34.4618, -97.1581)
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Turner Falls
Turner Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Sulphur in Murray County, number 12 of 20 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Sulphur. Wide, 77-ft. waterfalls plunging into a natural swimming pool, with campsites & snack bars nearby.
- Rating
- 4.1 (2,526 Google reviews)
- Address
- Davis, OK 73030
- Known for
- zip line, caves, life jackets, cabins, relaxing atmosphere
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Sulphur in Murray County, number 13 of 20 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Davis.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Davis, OK 73030
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Lick Creek Falls
Lick Creek Falls lies 13 miles west of Sulphur in Murray County, number 14 of 20 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Davis.
- Rating
- 4.1 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73030 (GPS 34.4440, -97.1756)
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls lies 13 miles south of Sulphur in Carter County, number 15 of 20 by distance. Its own nearest town is Dickson.
- Address
- Carter County, OK 73401 (GPS 34.3351, -97.0531)
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Henry House Falls
Henry House Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Sulphur in Carter County, number 16 of 20 by distance. Its own nearest town is Lone Grove.
- Address
- Carter County, OK 73458 (GPS 34.3509, -97.2334)
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Slippery Falls
Slippery Falls lies 21 miles southeast of Sulphur in Johnston County, number 17 of 20 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Tishomingo.
- Rating
- 4.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Johnston County, OK 73460 (GPS 34.3029, -96.7044)
- Known for
- public
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Hickory Falls
Hickory Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Sulphur in Carter County, number 18 of 20 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Lone Grove.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Carter County, OK 73458 (GPS 34.3593, -97.2922)
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 26 miles southeast of Sulphur in Johnston County, number 19 of 20 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Tishomingo.
- Rating
- 2.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Johnston County, OK 73450 (GPS 34.3023, -96.5764)
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Cheadle Falls
Cheadle Falls lies 28 miles southeast of Sulphur in Johnston County, number 20 of 20 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Sulphur. Its own nearest town is Tishomingo.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Johnston County, OK 73450 (GPS 34.2756, -96.5692)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Sulphur sits in or near the Arbuckle Mountains area of Oklahoma. The Arbuckles are low but rugged, with limestone ledges, clear spring-fed creeks and travertine formations. Turner Falls, along Honey Creek near Davis, spills over a wide rock face into a natural swimming pool, and it is among the most visited outdoor sites in Oklahoma. In the Chickasaw National Recreation Area at Sulphur, Travertine Creek flows past a series of small named falls, including Little Niagara Falls, Panther Falls, Bear Falls and Garfield Falls, each a short drop over a travertine ledge. Price Falls and other Murray County falls lie nearby. Carter and Johnston counties extend the region with smaller falls on creeks around Lone Grove and Tishomingo. Read the Oklahoma waterfall guide.
By direction from Sulphur: 7 to the southeast, 5 to the southwest, 4 to the east, 2 to the south, and 2 to the west. They are spread across Murray County (14), Carter County (3), and Johnston County (3). The average distance is 9.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Sulphur
Travertine Falls (0.2 mi), Panther Falls (0.4 mi), Pebble Falls (0.6 mi), Sycamore Falls (0.8 mi), Bear Falls (0.8 mi), Garfield Falls (0.8 mi), Lost Falls (0.8 mi), Cave Island Falls (0.8 mi), Little Niagara Falls (1.0 mi), Price Falls (9.7 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Sulphur
Classen Falls (11 mi), Turner Falls (12 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (12 mi), Lick Creek Falls (13 mi), Cedar Falls (13 mi), Henry House Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Sulphur
Slippery Falls (21 mi), Hickory Falls (21 mi), Big Falls (26 mi), Cheadle Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Sulphur: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Sulphur, OK?
20 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Sulphur: 10 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Sulphur?
Travertine Falls in Murray County is the closest, about 0.2 miles south of Sulphur.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Sulphur?
Panther Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 19 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Turner Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Sulphur in?
Murray County (14), Carter County (3), and Johnston County (3).
How does Sulphur compare with other Oklahoma towns?
Sulphur ranks 1st of the 11 Oklahoma towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.