Waterfall Hikes Near West Lafayette, IN

44,861 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

West Lafayette students ask about waterfalls more often than the surrounding prairie can answer. The page holds two, Vermillion Falls and Groundhog Falls, with nothing solid in our records for either, so check them before making plans. The counties southwest of town carve the only real ravines in this corner of Indiana, and after snowmelt or a spring soaker the little creeks along the Wabash bluffs do their best work. Late summer they mostly go quiet.

Located at 40.4432°N, -86.9238°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Lafayette

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 of 2 waterfalls near West Lafayette are flowing strongly today

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 64°F

Tod 57°F Cloudy
Fri 52°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Sat 54°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 59°F Sunny
Mon 62°F Sunny
Tue 64°F Sunny Best
Vet 61°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near West Lafayette

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Groundhog Falls Strong · 21 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Vermillion Falls Strong · 21 cfs 78th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near West Lafayette

37 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Lafayette

Are there free waterfalls near West Lafayette?

There is 1 free waterfall near West Lafayette, including Vermillion Falls.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Lafayette?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near West Lafayette have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Lafayette?

The closest waterfall to West Lafayette is Vermillion Falls, approximately 37 miles away.

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