Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls in Iowa
We list 5 named waterfalls in Iowa, with the most near Monona (1), Bettendorf (1) and Nevada (1).
Near Monona 1
- Bridal Veil Falls trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
Near Bettendorf 1
- Duck Creek Waterfall Directions
Near Nevada 1
- Hertz Family Falls seasonal Directions
Near Harlan 1
- Juniper Falls Directions
Near Guttenberg 1
- Waterfalls Directions
Data from OpenStreetMap. Many Iowa falls are on public land; some are private, so respect posted signs. 5 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Waterfalls in other states
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Iowa have the most waterfalls?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Monona (1), Bettendorf (1) and Nevada (1).
Do waterfalls in Iowa run all year?
1 of the 5 are marked as seasonal or intermittent, so they may be dry in late summer. A dry summer in Iowa can turn smaller falls into a trickle.