Fall River County, South Dakota

Waterfalls Near Hot Springs, SD

There are 2 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Hot Springs, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Cascade Falls, 9.0 miles southwest of town. Cascade Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 145 Google reviews).

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Cascade Falls in Fall River County, South Dakota
Pictured: Cascade Falls, SD

Best Waterfalls Near Hot Springs at a Glance

3 Waterfalls Near Hot Springs, Ranked by Distance

  1. Cascade Falls

    Hot Springs, SD · Fall River County · 9.0 mi southwest of Hot Springs
    4.7 (145 reviews)

    Cascade Falls is the closest named waterfall to Hot Springs, 9.0 miles to the southwest in Fall River County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Hot Springs.

    Rating
    4.7 (145 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Fall River, SD 57747
    Known for
    Cascade Falls, swimming hole, rattlesnakes, picnic spot, natural pool
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  2. Grizzly Bear Falls

    Custer, SD · Pennington County · 30 mi north of Hot Springs
    2.7 (3 reviews)

    Grizzly Bear Falls lies 30 miles north of Hot Springs in Pennington County, number 2 of 3 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Hot Springs. Its own nearest town is Custer.

    Rating
    2.7 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Mount Rushmore, SD 57751
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  3. Thunderhead Falls

    Colonial Pine Hills, SD · Pennington County · 43 mi north of Hot Springs
    2.8 (5 reviews)

    Thunderhead Falls lies 43 miles north of Hot Springs in Pennington County, number 3 of 3 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Hot Springs. USGS notes: Falls located 600 ft inside Thunderhead Falls tunnel and drop over a 32 ft precipice.

    Rating
    2.8 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Mount Rushmore, SD 57702
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Hot Springs sits in or near the Black Hills area of South Dakota. Spearfish Canyon in the northern Black Hills is the state's waterfall showcase, a deep limestone canyon followed by a scenic byway. Bridal Veil Falls is visible from a roadside pullout, while Spearfish Falls and Roughlock Falls are reached by short trails near the community of Savoy; Roughlock Falls lies in a state-managed nature area on Little Spearfish Creek. Near Rapid City, Pennington County's falls include Thunderhead Falls, which drops inside an old mining tunnel as a private attraction. In the far southern Hills, Cascade Falls near Hot Springs is fed by warm springs, giving it a mild temperature and a popular swimming hole. Read the South Dakota waterfall guide.

By direction from Hot Springs: 2 to the north and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Pennington County (2) and Fall River County (1). The average distance is 27.4 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Hot Springs

Cascade Falls (9.0 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Hot Springs

Grizzly Bear Falls (30 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Hot Springs: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Hot Springs, SD?

2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Hot Springs: 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 Hot Springs?

Cascade Falls in Fall River County is the closest, about 9.0 miles southwest of Hot Springs.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Hot Springs?

Cascade Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 145 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Hot Springs in?

Pennington County (2) and Fall River County (1).

How does Hot Springs compare with other South Dakota towns?

Hot Springs ranks 5th of the 6 South Dakota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.