Big Horn County, Wyoming
Waterfalls Near Lovell, WY
There are 3 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Lovell. The nearest is Melody Falls, 17 miles east of town. Porcupine Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.6 stars from 40 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Lovell.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Lovell at a Glance
8 Waterfalls Near Lovell, Ranked by Distance
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Melody Falls
Melody Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lovell, 17 miles to the east in Big Horn County.
- Address
- Big Horn County, WY (GPS 44.8662, -108.0500)
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Bucking Mule Falls
Bucking Mule Falls lies 23 miles east of Lovell in Big Horn County, number 2 of 8 by distance.
- Address
- Big Horn County, WY (GPS 44.8974, -107.9250)
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Porcupine Falls
Porcupine Falls lies 23 miles east of Lovell in Big Horn County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lovell.
- Rating
- 4.6 (40 Google reviews)
- Address
- Big Horn County, WY 82431 (GPS 44.8554, -107.9154)
- Known for
- canyon views, steep trail, wildlife viewing, hike down, elevation
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Shell Falls
Shell Falls lies 42 miles southeast of Lovell in Big Horn County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lovell. Natural attraction featuring a large waterfall with informational signs & an interpretive center.
- Rating
- 4.8 (83 Google reviews)
- Address
- Big Horn County, WY 82441 (GPS 44.5865, -107.6124)
- Known for
- canyon, walking routes, overlooks, scenic drive, scenery
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 47 miles west of Lovell in Park County, number 5 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cody.
- Address
- Park County, WY (GPS 44.8448, -109.3413)
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Calamity Falls
Calamity Falls lies 60 miles west of Lovell in Carbon County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lovell. Its own nearest town is Red Lodge.
- Rating
- 4.6 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Carbon County, MT 59068 (GPS 45.1616, -109.5210)
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Beartooth Falls
Beartooth Falls lies 60 miles west of Lovell in Park County, number 7 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lovell. Its own nearest town is Cody.
- Rating
- 4.9 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Park County, WY 82414 (GPS 44.9371, -109.6033)
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Sentinel Falls
Sentinel Falls lies 60 miles west of Lovell in Carbon County, number 8 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Red Lodge.
- Address
- Carbon County, MT (GPS 45.1565, -109.5285)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lovell sits in or near the Bighorn Mountains and Central Wyoming area of Wyoming. The Bighorn Mountains rise sharply above the Bighorn Basin, and their western canyons expose layered limestone and ancient granite. Shell Falls, along the scenic highway through Shell Canyon in the Bighorn National Forest, is viewed from an interpretive site beside the road, and Porcupine Falls lies farther north in the same range. In central Wyoming, Garden Creek Waterfall in Casper's Rotary Park tumbles down the face of Casper Mountain and is viewed from a nearby trail. Converse, Platte and Albany counties add a few scattered falls in the Laramie Range and nearby uplands, near Glenrock, Douglas and Wheatland. Read the Wyoming waterfall guide.
By direction from Lovell: 3 to the east. They are spread across Big Horn County (3). The average distance is 21.0 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Lovell
Melody Falls (17 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Lovell
Bucking Mule Falls (23 mi), Porcupine Falls (23 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Lovell: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lovell, WY?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lovell: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lovell?
Melody Falls in Big Horn County is the closest, about 17 miles east of Lovell.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lovell?
Porcupine Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.6 stars from 40 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Lovell in?
Big Horn County (3).
How does Lovell compare with other Wyoming towns?
Lovell ranks 8th of the 14 Wyoming towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.