Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santee, IN

754 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Santee? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Santee. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.4078°N, -85.3066°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Santee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Lake Santee have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing Crowe Falls Barely Flowing Deadman Falls Barely Flowing Fremont Falls Barely Flowing Harts Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Hoffman Falls Barely Flowing Little Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 94°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 81°F Sunny
Lab 84°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Santee

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing · 98 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Crowe Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Deadman Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile

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Find waterfalls to hike near Lake Santee

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Santee (8 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Derbyshire Falls

31.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

46 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

45.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Lake Santee

Derbyshire Falls

31.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

46 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Elkhorn Falls

48 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

45.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

47.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

34.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

47.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

47.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harts Falls

33 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Santee

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Santee?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Lake Santee, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Santee?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santee, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santee?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santee, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Santee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Santee is Butler Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Santee?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Lake Santee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Santee?

The closest waterfall to Lake Santee is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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