Outdoors
Waterfalls near Fort Collins
27 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
27
Closest
6.1 mi
Horsetooth Falls
Within 10 miles
1
Tallest
131 ft
Fern Falls
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 27 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 6.1miHorsetooth Falls
- 14.3miGrouse Hollow Falls
- 24.2miFox Creek Falls
- 24.6miWest Creek Falls
- 26.5miLost Falls
- 26.7miBridal Veil Falls
- 27.7miMacGregor Falls
- 28.9miBeaver Falls
- 29.2miDisappointment Falls
- 31.3miHorseshoe Falls
- 32.9miThousand Falls
- 32.9miWindy Gulch Cascades
- 33.2miChasm Falls98 ft
- 34.4miColumbine Falls
- 34.5miAlberta Falls82 ft
- 34.5miFern Falls131 ft
- 35.1miMarguerite Falls
- 35.2miGlacier Falls
- 35.4miCopeland Falls
- 35.7miUpper Copeland Falls
- 35.8miLyric Falls
- 35.9miRibbon Falls
- 35.9miHidden Falls
- 36.1miBig South Falls
- 36.4miGrace Falls
- 36.4miTimberline Falls
- 36.9miCalypso Cascades
Straight-line distance from the center of Fort Collins; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Fort Collins?
Horsetooth Falls, about 6.1 miles from the center of Fort Collins.
How many waterfalls are near Fort Collins?
27 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
What is the tallest waterfall near Fort Collins?
Fern Falls, about 131 feet (40 m), 34.5 miles away.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Fort Collins?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
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