Updated July 2026
Illinois Waterfalls
10 documented Illinois waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
- 10 falls
| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burden Falls · Pope County County | 100 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 0.6 mi |
| Ferne Clyffe Falls (Big Rocky Hollow) · Johnson County | 100 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 1.1 mi |
| Ferne Clyffe Falls · Johnson County | 100 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| Wildcat Canyon Falls · LaSalle County | 50 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 2 mi |
| Cascade Falls (Matthiessen State Park) · LaSalle County County | 45 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 2.2 mi |
| French Canyon Falls · La Salle County | 45 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 0.8 mi |
| Ottawa Canyon Falls · La Salle County | 45 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| St. Louis Canyon Falls · La Salle County | 40 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 0.8 mi |
| LaSalle Canyon Falls · LaSalle County | 25 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 4 mi |
| Jackson Falls · Pope County | — | plunge | Short Hike | — |
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