The best hidden gem waterfalls in Montana are Morrell Falls, Double Falls, Champagne Falls and 7 more. Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
See every waterfall on the Montana waterfalls page or the Montana waterfall map, or browse by town: Seeley Lake, Lincoln, Four Corners, North Browning, White Sulphur Springs, Eureka.
How we picked: We took the 28 publicly accessible Montana waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
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1. Morrell Falls
Morrell Falls near Seeley Lake takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews.
Powell County, MT (GPS 47.3010, -113.4629)
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 32 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 120 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Seeley Lake, about 8.5 miles to the south. The nearest other named waterfall is Monture Falls, about 13.7 miles to the east.
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2. Double Falls
Double Falls, near Lincoln, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Visitors come here for campground, trail, and falls.
Lewis and Clark County, MT 59410 (GPS 47.4069, -112.7239)
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 8 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 41 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "campground", "trail", and "falls". The nearest town is Lincoln, about 31 miles to the south. The nearest other named waterfall is Cataract Falls, about 8.1 miles to the southeast.
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3. Champagne Falls
Champagne Falls, near Four Corners, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
Gallatin County, MT 59718 (GPS 45.4077, -110.9583)
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 7 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 11 photos of it on Google Maps. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: Located on Hyalite Creek, 1.6 km (1 mi) NE of Divide Peak and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) NW of Fridley Peak. The nearest town is Four Corners, about 19 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Shower Falls, about 0.6 miles to the south.
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4. Running Eagle Falls
Running Eagle Falls near North Browning is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews.
Glacier County, MT 59434 (GPS 48.4980, -113.3526)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 42 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 264 photos of it on Google Maps. Older records also call it Double Falls and Twin Falls. The nearest town is North Browning, about 16 miles to the east. The nearest other named waterfall is Appistoki Falls, about 1.1 miles to the south.
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5. Apikuni Falls
Apikuni Falls near North Browning rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
Glacier County, MT 59417 (GPS 48.8143, -113.6431)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 30 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 158 photos of it on Google Maps. Older records also call it Appekunny Falls. The nearest town is North Browning, about 33 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Swiftcurrent Falls, about 1.1 miles to the southwest.
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6. Swiftcurrent Falls
Head to Swiftcurrent Falls near North Browning, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
Glacier County, MT 59417 (GPS 48.8001, -113.6552)
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 6 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 59 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is North Browning, about 33 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Apikuni Falls, about 1.1 miles to the northeast.
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7. Memorial Falls
Memorial Falls near White Sulphur Springs is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Visitors come here for rocky trail, rough terrain, and easy walk.
Cascade County, MT 59465 (GPS 46.9154, -110.6929)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 28 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 149 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "rocky trail", "rough terrain", and "easy walk". The nearest town is White Sulphur Springs, about 27 miles to the south.
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8. Twin Falls
Twin Falls near North Browning is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 18 reviews.
Glacier County, MT 59434 (GPS 48.4765, -113.4268)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 18 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 55 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is North Browning, about 20 miles to the east. The nearest other named waterfall is Rockwell Falls, about 1.9 miles to the southeast.
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9. Little North Fork Falls
Little North Fork Falls near Eureka is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
Lincoln County, MT (GPS 48.7600, -115.3757)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 7 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 53 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Eureka, about 17 miles to the northeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Sutton Creek Falls, about 5.0 miles to the east.
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10. Pioneer Falls
Pioneer Falls near Big Sky is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Visitors come here for view, hike, and waterfall.
Madison County, MT 59729 (GPS 45.4149, -111.4052)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 7 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 24 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "view", "hike", and "waterfall". The nearest town is Big Sky, about 9.2 miles to the south. The nearest other named waterfall is Hoodoo Cascade, about 8.1 miles to the east.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hidden gem waterfall in Montana?
Morrell Falls tops our 2026 list. Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 32 Google reviews. It is near Seeley Lake in Powell County.
How many hidden gem waterfalls are in Montana?
28 of the 120 waterfalls we track in Montana qualify. This page ranks the top 10; every waterfall in the state is on the Montana waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We took the 28 publicly accessible Montana waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
Which counties are they in?
The 10 on this list are in Powell County, Lewis and Clark County, Gallatin County, Glacier County, Cascade County, and Lincoln County and others.
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