Hinsdale County, Colorado
Waterfalls Near Lake City, CO
There are 12 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Lake City, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Crooke Falls, 1.1 miles south of town. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 203 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of Lake City.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Lake City at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Lake City, Ranked by Distance
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Crooke Falls
Crooke Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lake City, 1.1 miles to the south in Hinsdale County. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Lake City.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81235 (GPS 38.0142, -107.3117)
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Treasure Falls
Treasure Falls lies 2.7 miles west of Lake City in Hinsdale County, number 2 of 12 by distance.
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO (GPS 38.0193, -107.3623)
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Argenta Falls
Argenta Falls lies 3.0 miles southeast of Lake City in Hinsdale County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Lake City.
- Rating
- 2.9 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81235 (GPS 37.9893, -107.2939)
- Known for
- private property
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North Clear Creek Falls
North Clear Creek Falls lies 15 miles southeast of Lake City in Hinsdale County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lake City. Its own nearest town is Creede.
- Rating
- 4.8 (104 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81130 (GPS 37.8492, -107.1503)
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South Clear Creek Falls
South Clear Creek Falls lies 17 miles southeast of Lake City in Hinsdale County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Lake City. Its own nearest town is Creede.
- Rating
- 4.6 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81130 (GPS 37.8253, -107.1559)
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Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek Falls lies 19 miles west of Lake City in Ouray County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lake City. Its own nearest town is Ouray.
- Rating
- 4.8 (49 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ouray County, CO 81427 (GPS 37.9999, -107.6602)
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 19 miles west of Lake City in Ouray County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Lake City. Its own nearest town is Ouray.
- Rating
- 4.8 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ouray County, CO 81427 (GPS 38.0262, -107.6644)
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Gray Copper Falls
Gray Copper Falls lies 20 miles west of Lake City in Ouray County, number 8 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Ouray.
- Address
- Ouray County, CO (GPS 37.9223, -107.6568)
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Ingram Falls
Ingram Falls lies 25 miles west of Lake City in San Miguel County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Lake City. Its own nearest town is Telluride.
- Rating
- 4.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Miguel County, CO 81435 (GPS 37.9226, -107.7616)
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 26 miles west of Lake City in San Miguel County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lake City. 365-ft.-high waterfall plunging over dramatic cliffs forming the head of Telluride's box canyon.
- Rating
- 4.9 (203 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Miguel County, CO 81426 (GPS 37.9192, -107.7700)
- Known for
- rocky trail, muddy trail, black bear pass, challenging hike, power station trek
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Cornel Falls
Cornel Falls lies 28 miles west of Lake City in San Miguel County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lake City. A short trek involving some rock scrambling leads to this 80-ft. cascade along Cornet Creek.
- Rating
- 4.6 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- Telluride, CO 81435
- Known for
- short hike, steep trail, beautiful scenery, google maps
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Saguache Falls
Saguache Falls lies 29 miles east of Lake City in Saguache County, number 12 of 12 by distance. USGS notes: Located along Middle Fork Saguache Creek, at the mouth of Benito Creek, 4.8 km (3 mi) NW of Halfmoon Pass.
- Address
- Saguache County, CO 81130 (GPS 37.9417, -106.8028)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lake City sits in or near the San Juan Mountains area of Colorado. The San Juans are Colorado's most rugged range, a deeply eroded volcanic plateau where streams plunge off sheer walls. Bridal Veil Falls closes off the head of Telluride's box canyon and is one of the tallest falls in the state. Around Wolf Creek Pass, Treasure Falls is visible from the highway, and Piedra Falls lies in quieter forest country nearby. North Clear Creek Falls in Hinsdale County drops into a canyon near the high road between Lake City and Creede. Ouray, surrounded by cliffs and narrow gorges, has several falls within reach of town. Snow lingers late here, so peak flows often run into July. Read the Colorado waterfall guide.
By direction from Lake City: 7 to the west, 3 to the southeast, 1 to the east, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Hinsdale County (5), Ouray County (3), San Miguel County (3), and Saguache County (1). The average distance is 17.0 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Lake City
Crooke Falls (1.1 mi), Treasure Falls (2.7 mi), Argenta Falls (3.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Lake City
North Clear Creek Falls (15 mi), South Clear Creek Falls (17 mi), Bear Creek Falls (19 mi), Cascade Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Lake City
Gray Copper Falls (20 mi), Ingram Falls (25 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (26 mi), Cornel Falls (28 mi), Saguache Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Lake City: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lake City, CO?
12 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lake City: 3 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lake City?
Crooke Falls in Hinsdale County is the closest, about 1.1 miles south of Lake City.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lake City?
Bridal Veil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 203 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Lake City in?
Hinsdale County (5), Ouray County (3), San Miguel County (3), and Saguache County (1).
How does Lake City compare with other Colorado towns?
Lake City ranks 4th of the 35 Colorado towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.