Pennington County, South Dakota
Waterfalls Near Colonial Pine Hills, SD
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Colonial Pine Hills, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Thunderhead Falls is the closest at 6.0 miles to the northwest. Spearfish Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 174 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Colonial Pine Hills.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Colonial Pine Hills at a Glance
6 Waterfalls Near Colonial Pine Hills, Ranked by Distance
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Thunderhead Falls
Thunderhead Falls is the closest named waterfall to Colonial Pine Hills, 6.0 miles to the northwest in Pennington County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Colonial Pine Hills. USGS notes: Falls located 600 ft inside Thunderhead Falls tunnel and drop over a 32 ft precipice.
- Rating
- 2.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mount Rushmore, SD 57702
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Grizzly Bear Falls
Grizzly Bear Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Colonial Pine Hills in Pennington County, number 2 of 6 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Colonial Pine Hills. Its own nearest town is Custer.
- Rating
- 2.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mount Rushmore, SD 57751
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Spearfish Falls
Spearfish Falls lies 39 miles northwest of Colonial Pine Hills in Lawrence County, number 3 of 6 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Colonial Pine Hills. Its own nearest town is Lead.
- Rating
- 4.8 (174 Google reviews)
- Address
- North Lawrence, SD 57754
- Known for
- walk to falls, trail to bottom, pretty waterfall, view from bottom, easy walk
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Roughlock Falls
Roughlock Falls lies 39 miles northwest of Colonial Pine Hills in Lawrence County, number 4 of 6 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Colonial Pine Hills. Its own nearest town is Lead.
- Rating
- 4.8 (127 Google reviews)
- Address
- South Lawrence, SD 57754
- Known for
- low cascading falls, walk to falls, streams, not too crowded, pretty area
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 40 miles northwest of Colonial Pine Hills in Lawrence County, number 5 of 6 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Colonial Pine Hills. Its own nearest town is Spearfish.
- Rating
- 4.6 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- North Lawrence, SD 57783
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 49 miles south of Colonial Pine Hills in Fall River County, number 6 of 6 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Colonial Pine Hills. Its own nearest town is Hot Springs.
- Rating
- 4.7 (145 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Fall River, SD 57747
- Known for
- Cascade Falls, swimming hole, rattlesnakes, picnic spot, natural pool
Where the Waterfalls Are
Colonial Pine Hills sits in or near the Black Hills area of South Dakota. Spearfish Canyon in the northern Black Hills is the state's waterfall showcase, a deep limestone canyon followed by a scenic byway. Bridal Veil Falls is visible from a roadside pullout, while Spearfish Falls and Roughlock Falls are reached by short trails near the community of Savoy; Roughlock Falls lies in a state-managed nature area on Little Spearfish Creek. Near Rapid City, Pennington County's falls include Thunderhead Falls, which drops inside an old mining tunnel as a private attraction. In the far southern Hills, Cascade Falls near Hot Springs is fed by warm springs, giving it a mild temperature and a popular swimming hole. Read the South Dakota waterfall guide.
By direction from Colonial Pine Hills: 4 to the northwest, 1 to the south, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Lawrence County (3), Pennington County (2), and Fall River County (1). The average distance is 30.8 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Colonial Pine Hills
Thunderhead Falls (6.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Colonial Pine Hills
Grizzly Bear Falls (12 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Colonial Pine Hills: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Colonial Pine Hills, SD?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Colonial Pine Hills: 1 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Colonial Pine Hills?
Thunderhead Falls in Pennington County is the closest, about 6.0 miles northwest of Colonial Pine Hills.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Colonial Pine Hills?
Spearfish Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 174 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Colonial Pine Hills in?
Lawrence County (3), Pennington County (2), and Fall River County (1).
How does Colonial Pine Hills compare with other South Dakota towns?
Colonial Pine Hills ranks 3rd of the 6 South Dakota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.