Chippewa County, Michigan
Waterfalls Near Sault Ste. Marie, MI
1 named waterfall lies within 30 miles of Sault Ste. Marie, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Saint Marys Falls is the closest at 1.2 miles to the northwest. Upper Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 1,223 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Sault Ste. Marie at a Glance
3 Waterfalls Near Sault Ste. Marie, Ranked by Distance
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Saint Marys Falls
Saint Marys Falls is the closest named waterfall to Sault Ste. Marie, 1.2 miles to the northwest in Chippewa County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Sault Ste. Marie.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
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Lower Falls
Lower Falls lies 42 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, number 2 of 3 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Sault Ste. Marie. Cascading series of 5 small falls around an island, reachable by a wooded trail along the river.
- Rating
- 4.6 (24 Google reviews)
- Address
- Whitefish Township, MI 49768
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 44 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie in Luce County, number 3 of 3 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Sault Ste. Marie. A huge amount of cedar-stained water drains over this wide waterfall on the Tahquamenon River.
- Rating
- 4.9 (1,223 Google reviews)
- Address
- McMillan Township, MI 49768
- Known for
- fall colors, wheelchair accessibility, walk to falls, boardwalk, beautiful scenery
Where the Waterfalls Are
Sault Ste. Marie sits in or near the Pictured Rocks and the Eastern UP area of Michigan. Around Munising, sandstone layers form a cliffline that streams pour over on their way to Lake Superior. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore contains Munising Falls, Miners Falls and Sable Falls, while Wagner Falls and Laughing Whitefish Falls are protected as state scenic sites. Horseshoe Falls is a privately run attraction with an admission fee. Further east in Luce County, the Upper Falls of the Tahquamenon River is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi and among the most visited in Michigan, with its distinctive amber water. The Lower Falls lie a few miles downstream within the same state park. Read the Michigan waterfall guide.
By direction from Sault Ste. Marie: 2 to the west and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Chippewa County (2) and Luce County (1). The average distance is 28.8 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Sault Ste. Marie: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Sault Ste. Marie: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Sault Ste. Marie?
Saint Marys Falls in Chippewa County is the closest, about 1.2 miles northwest of Sault Ste. Marie.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Sault Ste. Marie?
Upper Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 1,223 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Sault Ste. Marie in?
Chippewa County (2) and Luce County (1).
How does Sault Ste. Marie compare with other Michigan towns?
Sault Ste. Marie ranks 24th of the 24 Michigan towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.