Tall Waterfalls by State (2026)
Falls with a recorded height of 100 feet or more in the USGS gazetteer or their Google listing.
We publish a ranked page for each state where at least 5 waterfalls qualify. 2 states meet that bar.
Tall Waterfalls by State
Top Pick in Each State
| Waterfall | State | Why it made the list |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah Falls | Oregon | Recorded height: about 600 feet. |
| Bridalveil Fall | California | Recorded height: about 620 feet. |
Tall Waterfalls: FAQs
What counts as a tall waterfall?
Falls with a recorded height of 100 feet or more in the USGS gazetteer or their Google listing.
Which states have the most tall waterfalls?
Oregon (9), California (6) have the most in our directory.
Why is my state missing?
We only publish a state page when at least 5 waterfalls in that state genuinely qualify, so the list is never padded. Every waterfall in every state is still on its state page.
Other Waterfall Types
- Hidden Gem Waterfalls: Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
- Historic Waterfalls: Falls with a written record: a USGS naming history, a gazetteer description or older recorded names.
- Cascades: Named cascades: water stepping down a series of ledges rather than falling in one drop.
- Small Waterfalls: Falls with a recorded height of 25 feet or less, often easy to reach and good in any season.
- Waterfall Trails: Falls you reach on foot, ranked by the hikers who reviewed them.
- Most Photographed Waterfalls: The falls visitors photograph and rate five stars most often.
- Popular Waterfalls: The falls that draw the most visitors, by Google review volume.
- Must-See Waterfalls: Five top-rated, widely visited falls per state, spread across its regions.
- Roadside Waterfalls: Top-rated falls you can see with little or no hiking.