Kansas is a tragically underrated state. Between the rolling green hills and beautiful, seemingly endless fields, it’s easy to get lost in the best kind of way. You know, you ought to be planning a road trip – and what better road trip is there than visiting a few of the state’s most stunning waterfalls? Go ahead and gas up the car, grab a friend, and follow this interactive Google Map link for the ultimate road trip to some of the best waterfalls in Kansas.

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Begin wherever you want; we are going to start in Blue Rapids. Click the link beneath the map for driving instructions!

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  1. Alcove Springs (Blue Rapids)

Farming Unlimited TV/YouTube Welcome to Alcove Springs, where beauty and history come together to create a memorable experience. The waterfall resides near the famous Independence Crossing, where pioneers on the Oregon Trail used to stop and rest during their long travels. Visit the Alcove Springs web page to learn more about one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kansas. Alcove Spring, KS 66411, USA

  1. Geary State Lake Waterfall (Junction City)

Geary State Lake Waterfall (Unofficial)/Facebook These incredible 35-foot high falls will make you feel as if you aren’t in Kansas anymore, for sure. Better yet, there’s one main waterfall and seven smaller ones to the side! Eight for the price of one (which is free). Visit the Kansas Travel website for more about this incredible Kansas waterfall and how to get there. Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area, US-77, Junction City, KS 66441, USA

  1. Chase Lake Falls (Cottonwood Falls)

gloriagmac/TripAdvisor Lunchtime! Feel free to grab a homemade meal from the famous Grand Central Grill before you begin your hike to these beautiful, cascading falls. They are some of the most gorgeous Kansas waterfalls. Lake Road, Lake Rd, Cottonwood Falls, KS, USA

  1. Cowley Lake Waterfall (Dexter)

Kay Martinez/Flickr Have we ever mentioned how much we love this Kansas waterfall? We absolutely love the Cowley Lake Waterfall as does everyone else in Kansas. That’s how great it is! Check it out. Chase State Fishing Lake, 1461 Lake Rd, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, USA

  1. Eureka City Lake Falls (Eureka)

eurekakansasusa/YouTube Don’t be surprised if these falls look different each time you visit; the amount of water varies based on current rainfall totals and water levels. Visit the official Travel Kansas website for more details! Eureka City Lake, Eureka, KS 67045, USA

  1. Edgerton City Lake Falls (Edgerton)

Kansas Travel Also known as the Santa Fe Lake Falls, this man-made waterfall is by far one of the most tranquil in the state. Head to the Kansas Travel website to learn more. Edgerton City Lake, Edgerton, KS 66021, USA

  1. Cedar Creek Falls (Olathe)

KCVids816/YouTube Last but certainly not least are those (overflow) dams at Cedar Creek Falls. Bring a fishing pole for some of the best fishing this side of the state. Visit the Kansas Travel website to learn more about one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kansas. Cedar Creek Waterfall, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

We don’t know about you, but we feel like this particular waterfall road trip in Kansas is among the best – though we might be a little biased. Which of these waterfalls in Kansas would you add to the trip? Tell us in the comments!

Farming Unlimited TV/YouTube

Welcome to Alcove Springs, where beauty and history come together to create a memorable experience. The waterfall resides near the famous Independence Crossing, where pioneers on the Oregon Trail used to stop and rest during their long travels. Visit the Alcove Springs web page to learn more about one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kansas.

Alcove Spring, KS 66411, USA

Geary State Lake Waterfall (Unofficial)/Facebook

These incredible 35-foot high falls will make you feel as if you aren’t in Kansas anymore, for sure. Better yet, there’s one main waterfall and seven smaller ones to the side! Eight for the price of one (which is free). Visit the Kansas Travel website for more about this incredible Kansas waterfall and how to get there.

Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area, US-77, Junction City, KS 66441, USA

gloriagmac/TripAdvisor

Lunchtime! Feel free to grab a homemade meal from the famous Grand Central Grill before you begin your hike to these beautiful, cascading falls. They are some of the most gorgeous Kansas waterfalls.

Lake Road, Lake Rd, Cottonwood Falls, KS, USA

Kay Martinez/Flickr

Have we ever mentioned how much we love this Kansas waterfall? We absolutely love the Cowley Lake Waterfall as does everyone else in Kansas. That’s how great it is! Check it out.

Chase State Fishing Lake, 1461 Lake Rd, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, USA

eurekakansasusa/YouTube

Don’t be surprised if these falls look different each time you visit; the amount of water varies based on current rainfall totals and water levels. Visit the official Travel Kansas website for more details!

Eureka City Lake, Eureka, KS 67045, USA

Kansas Travel

Also known as the Santa Fe Lake Falls, this man-made waterfall is by far one of the most tranquil in the state. Head to the Kansas Travel website to learn more.

Edgerton City Lake, Edgerton, KS 66021, USA

KCVids816/YouTube

Last but certainly not least are those (overflow) dams at Cedar Creek Falls. Bring a fishing pole for some of the best fishing this side of the state. Visit the Kansas Travel website to learn more about one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kansas.

Cedar Creek Waterfall, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

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The OIYS Visitor Center

Waterfall Road Trips in Kansas August 02, 2021 Tori Jane Are there any waterfalls in Kansas?   Yes, there are many waterfalls in Kansas. In fact, Kansas is home to at least 100 or so waterfalls that are worth seeing sometime. For some of the best waterfalls in Kansas, visit this article.   What are some natural wonders in Kansas?   Some of the best natural wonders in Kansas include the following:

Monument Castle Castle Rock The Kansas Wetlands Complex Table Rock

  What are some fun things to do in Kansas?  Some of the most fun things to do in Kansas are:

Camping Fishing Hike, walk, or bike on any one of the more than 80 trails throughout the state Visit Kansas City (both Kansas and the Missouri sides) Taste some of the best barbecue Admire the beauty of the skyline over the river

The OIYS Visitor Center

Waterfall Road Trips in Kansas

August 02, 2021

Tori Jane

Are there any waterfalls in Kansas?   Yes, there are many waterfalls in Kansas. In fact, Kansas is home to at least 100 or so waterfalls that are worth seeing sometime. For some of the best waterfalls in Kansas, visit this article.   What are some natural wonders in Kansas?   Some of the best natural wonders in Kansas include the following:

Monument Castle Castle Rock The Kansas Wetlands Complex Table Rock

  What are some fun things to do in Kansas?  Some of the most fun things to do in Kansas are:

Camping Fishing Hike, walk, or bike on any one of the more than 80 trails throughout the state Visit Kansas City (both Kansas and the Missouri sides) Taste some of the best barbecue Admire the beauty of the skyline over the river

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Yes, there are many waterfalls in Kansas. In fact, Kansas is home to at least 100 or so waterfalls that are worth seeing sometime. For some of the best waterfalls in Kansas, visit this article.  

What are some natural wonders in Kansas?  

Some of the best natural wonders in Kansas include the following:

  • Monument Castle
  • Castle Rock
  • The Kansas Wetlands Complex
  • Table Rock

 

What are some fun things to do in Kansas? 

Some of the most fun things to do in Kansas are:

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hike, walk, or bike on any one of the more than 80 trails throughout the state
  • Visit Kansas City (both Kansas and the Missouri sides)
  • Taste some of the best barbecue
  • Admire the beauty of the skyline over the river