Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, IN

6,330 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salem? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salem. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.6047°N, -86.0976°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Salem 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 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Moderate Hindostan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 86°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Salem

Updated 40 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of the Ohio Moderate · 9 cfs 57th percentile
  2. 2 The Big Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 5th percentile
  3. 3 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing · 733 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salem (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

10 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

9.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salem (11 waterfalls)

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

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Salem

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

10 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Harts Falls

33 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

47.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

9.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

47.4 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
Hindostan Falls waterfall

Hindostan Falls

40.1 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe 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
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

47.2 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.5 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
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

29 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Drennon Falls

36.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Salem, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salem?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Salem, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salem is Butler Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salem?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Salem has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 30.4 miles away.

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