Updated July 2026
South Dakota Waterfalls
4 documented South Dakota waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
- 4 falls
| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of the Big Sioux River (Falls Park) · Minnehaha County | 100 ft | cascade | Roadside | — |
| Little Spearfish Falls · Lawrence County | 47 ft | fan | Short Hike | 1.5 mi |
| Thunderhead Underground Falls · Pennington County | 30 ft | cascade | Short Hike | — |
| Devil's Bathtub Falls · Lawrence County | — | cascade | Moderate Hike | 1.6 mi |
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