Updated July 2026
Iowa Waterfalls
6 documented Iowa waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
- 6 falls
| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeds Lake Spillway Falls · Franklin County | 40 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 2 mi |
| Dunnings Spring Falls · Winneshiek County | 25 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 0.3 mi |
| Backbone Falls (Spillway) · Delaware County | — | cascade | Short Hike | — |
| Bridal Veil Falls (Pikes Peak State Park) · Clayton County | — | cascade | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| Dunning's Spring Falls · Winneshiek County County | — | cascade | Short Hike | 0.2 mi |
| Malanaphy Springs Falls · Winneshiek County | — | cascade | Moderate Hike | 1.9 mi |
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