Falls of the Big Sioux waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Roadside

Falls of the Big Sioux

Near Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Height30 ft
AccessRoadside
TrailRoadside / very short
Best seasonSpring

Falls of the Big Sioux is a 30-ft waterfall near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with roadside access (roadside). the pink-quartzite falls the city of Sioux Falls is named for. Best season: Spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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