Iron County, Missouri
Waterfalls Near Ironton, MO
There is 1 named waterfall within a 30-mile radius of Ironton, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Mina Sauk Falls, 6.7 miles west of town. Mina Sauk Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 73 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Ironton at a Glance
2 Waterfalls Near Ironton, Ranked by Distance
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Mina Sauk Falls
Mina Sauk Falls is the closest named waterfall to Ironton, 6.7 miles to the west in Iron County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Ironton.
- Rating
- 4.8 (73 Google reviews)
- Address
- Arcadia Township, MO 63650
- Known for
- strenuous hike, rocky trail, hike to the falls, trail difficulty, rough terrain
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Rocky Falls
Rocky Falls lies 47 miles southwest of Ironton in Shannon County, number 2 of 2 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Ironton. Its own nearest town is Winona.
- Rating
- 4.7 (263 Google reviews)
- Address
- Winona Township, MO 65588
Where the Waterfalls Are
Ironton sits in or near the The Ozarks and St. Francois Mountains area of Missouri. Southern Missouri holds the state's best-known falls. Rocky Falls in Shannon County, within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, spills down a broad face of pinkish volcanic rock into a wide pool that is popular for wading and swimming. In Iron County, Mina Sauk Falls cascades down the flank of Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in Missouri, and is reached by a rugged loop trail; it flows best in wet weather. In the western Ozarks near Joplin, Shoal Creek Falls is a wide ledge drop on Shoal Creek, and Ozark County near Gainesville has a smaller, little-known fall. Read the Missouri waterfall guide.
By direction from Ironton: 1 to the southwest and 1 to the west. They are spread across Iron County (1) and Shannon County (1). The average distance is 27.0 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Ironton: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Ironton, MO?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ironton: 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 Ironton?
Mina Sauk Falls in Iron County is the closest, about 6.7 miles west of Ironton.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Ironton?
Mina Sauk Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 73 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Rocky Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Ironton in?
Iron County (1) and Shannon County (1).
How does Ironton compare with other Missouri towns?
Ironton ranks 3rd of the 6 Missouri towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.