Outdoors
Waterfalls near Whitefish
21 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
21
Closest
26.1 mi
McDonald Falls
Tallest
492 ft
Bird Woman Falls
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 21 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 26.1miMcDonald Falls
- 27.6miBeaver Medicine Falls
- 28.5miAkaiyan Falls
- 28.6miFeather Woman Falls
- 28.8miBeaver Chief Falls
- 30.1miMonument Falls
- 30.1miRed Rock Falls
- 30.9miWhale Creek Falls
- 32.7miSiksika Falls
- 33.2miBird Woman Falls492 ft
- 33.3miFlorence Falls
- 33.8miOberlin Falls
- 34.5miHaystack Creek Falls
- 34.6miWeeping Wall33 ft
- 35.5miSalamander Falls
- 35.9miPiegan Falls
- 36.1miMorning Eagle Falls
- 36.1miDeadwood Falls
- 36.4miGrinnell Falls
- 36.5miFeather Plume Falls
- 36.9miUpper Virginia Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Whitefish; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Whitefish?
McDonald Falls, about 26.1 miles from the center of Whitefish.
How many waterfalls are near Whitefish?
21 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
What is the tallest waterfall near Whitefish?
Bird Woman Falls, about 492 feet (150 m), 33.2 miles away.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Whitefish?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.