Spearfish Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Short walk

Spearfish Falls

Near Savoy, South Dakota

Height60 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.8 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring–fall

Spearfish Falls is a 60-ft waterfall near Savoy, South Dakota, with short walk access (0.8 mi round trip). a restored fall in the heart of Spearfish Canyon. Best season: Spring–fall.

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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