Lawrence County, South Dakota
Waterfalls Near Spearfish, SD
Spearfish has 3 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Bridal Veil Falls is the closest at 5.2 miles to the south. Spearfish Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 174 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Spearfish at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Spearfish, Ranked by Distance
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is the closest named waterfall to Spearfish, 5.2 miles to the south in Lawrence County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Spearfish.
- Rating
- 4.6 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- North Lawrence, SD 57783
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Spearfish Falls
Spearfish Falls lies 10 miles south of Spearfish in Lawrence County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Spearfish. Its own nearest town is Lead.
- Rating
- 4.8 (174 Google reviews)
- Address
- North Lawrence, SD 57754
- Known for
- walk to falls, trail to bottom, pretty waterfall, view from bottom, easy walk
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Roughlock Falls
Roughlock Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Spearfish in Lawrence County, number 3 of 5 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Spearfish. Its own nearest town is Lead.
- Rating
- 4.8 (127 Google reviews)
- Address
- South Lawrence, SD 57754
- Known for
- low cascading falls, walk to falls, streams, not too crowded, pretty area
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Thunderhead Falls
Thunderhead Falls lies 37 miles southeast of Spearfish in Pennington County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Spearfish. 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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Grizzly Bear Falls
Grizzly Bear Falls lies 48 miles southeast of Spearfish in Pennington County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Spearfish. Its own nearest town is Custer.
- Rating
- 2.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mount Rushmore, SD 57751
Where the Waterfalls Are
Spearfish 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 Spearfish: 2 to the south and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Lawrence County (3). The average distance is 8.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Spearfish
Bridal Veil Falls (5.2 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Spearfish
Spearfish Falls (10 mi), Roughlock Falls (11 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Spearfish: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Spearfish, SD?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Spearfish: 1 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Spearfish?
Bridal Veil Falls in Lawrence County is the closest, about 5.2 miles south of Spearfish.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Spearfish?
Spearfish Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 174 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Spearfish in?
Lawrence County (3).
How does Spearfish compare with other South Dakota towns?
Spearfish ranks 2nd of the 6 South Dakota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.