Waterfall Hikes Near Seeley Lake, MT

1,590 residents

Denver Time Zone

14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seeley Lake is the base for Morrell Falls, the best known walk in the Clearwater country, 5.4 miles round trip with only 300 feet of gain, rated easy despite the distance, dogs welcome. Monture Falls out toward Ovando runs 6 miles with 800 feet. The hard ones lie deeper toward the Bob Marshall, Big Salmon at 5 miles and Barrier Falls at 10. Fourteen falls come within fifty miles, enough to fill a summer of weekends.

Located at 47.1624°N, -113.4547°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Seeley Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

2 of 14 waterfalls near Seeley Lake are flowing strongly today

Barrier Falls Moderate Big Salmon Falls Moderate Elizabeth Falls Moderate Mission Falls Moderate Terrace Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Low Dean Falls Moderate Double Falls Barely Flowing Lange Falls Moderate Needle Falls Moderate Monture Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Morrell Falls Strong Mud Creek Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sat 75°F Rain Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 77°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Lab 62°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Wed 76°F Mostly Sunny

Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Seeley Lake (3 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.

Morrell Falls

27.6 miles away

Montana

Easy

5.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Seeley Lake (6 waterfalls)

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

Monture Falls

41.6 miles away

Montana

Moderate

6.0 miles 800 ft

North Fork Falls

25.2 miles away

Montana

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Elizabeth Falls

18.7 miles away

19.3 miles away

Montana

Moderate

4.0 miles 800 ft

Needle Falls

40.8 miles away

Montana

Moderate

4.0 miles 800 ft

Terrace Falls

26.6 miles away

Montana

Moderate

4.0 miles 500 ft

Double Falls

42.9 miles away

Montana

Moderate

3.0 miles 500 ft

Cataract Falls

38 miles away

Montana

Easy

1.5 miles 200 ft

Dean Falls

45.2 miles away

Montana

Moderate

3.0 miles 500 ft

Mud Creek Falls

17.6 miles away

Montana

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

Lange Falls

40.5 miles away

Montana

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Seeley Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Seeley Lake?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Seeley Lake?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Seeley Lake?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Seeley Lake?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Seeley Lake, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Seeley Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Seeley Lake is Barrier Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Seeley Lake require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Seeley Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Seeley Lake?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Seeley Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Seeley Lake?

The closest waterfall to Seeley Lake is Morrell Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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