While our state is one of the flattest states in the country, we did manage to sneak in one or two waterfalls in Louisiana among the bayous. The entire road trip would take about four hours, so why not make a weekend road trip out of it? We’ve included the waterfalls you need to see plus a place to stay and a place to eat. The perfect weekend! Looking for “waterfalls near me?” If so, this is the place! Check it out:

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Rock Falls

Ann Bloxom Smith/Facebook Did you know you can go hiking in Louisiana with waterfalls? Located on The Rock Falls Trail at the southern end of J.C. “Sonny” Gilbert Wildlife Management Area, formerly Sicily Island Hills Wildlife Management Area. One of the best hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana, the trail is about one and a half miles long, and it’s worth the hike to see the tallest waterfall in Louisiana, measuring 17 feet in height.

On your drive through Alexandria, be sure to stop at Pitt Grill.

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Pitt Grill-Alexandria/Facebook This family owned and operated restaurant serves the best burgers in town. Best part? They’re open 24 hours! Yum. Dig in! 2360 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303, USA

Susan’s Cottages

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Trip Advisor/mindseyeak This bed and breakfast has four lovely cabins you can stay at, each with their own unique charm and beautiful views. You’ll fall in love with Louisiana all over again! 7101 Bayou Rapides Rd, Alexandria, LA 71303, USA

Kisatchie Falls

Jim Dollar/Flickr While this is technically a Class II rapid and not a waterfall, it’s still a sight to see. Located in the Kisatchie National Forest, these falls drop about three feet. You can view them by taking Kisatchie Falls Road, also known as Forest Service 361. Kisatchie Fall, Louisiana 71468, USA

Hodges Garden State Park

outdoorsman/TripAdvisor Even though this Louisiana waterfall is man-made, it’s still pretty impressive and worth a visit. Over 700 acres of botanical gardens and 5 miles of trails, this place is a beautiful oasis. 1000 Hodges Loop, Florien, LA 71429, USA

Have you been to any of these waterfalls in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments – we love hearing from you!

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Ann Bloxom Smith/Facebook

Did you know you can go hiking in Louisiana with waterfalls? Located on The Rock Falls Trail at the southern end of J.C. “Sonny” Gilbert Wildlife Management Area, formerly Sicily Island Hills Wildlife Management Area. One of the best hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana, the trail is about one and a half miles long, and it’s worth the hike to see the tallest waterfall in Louisiana, measuring 17 feet in height.

Pitt Grill-Alexandria/Facebook

This family owned and operated restaurant serves the best burgers in town. Best part? They’re open 24 hours! Yum. Dig in!

2360 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303, USA

SusansCottage.net

Trip Advisor/mindseyeak

This bed and breakfast has four lovely cabins you can stay at, each with their own unique charm and beautiful views. You’ll fall in love with Louisiana all over again!

7101 Bayou Rapides Rd, Alexandria, LA 71303, USA

Jim Dollar/Flickr

While this is technically a Class II rapid and not a waterfall, it’s still a sight to see. Located in the Kisatchie National Forest, these falls drop about three feet. You can view them by taking Kisatchie Falls Road, also known as Forest Service 361.

Kisatchie Fall, Louisiana 71468, USA

outdoorsman/TripAdvisor

Even though this Louisiana waterfall is man-made, it’s still pretty impressive and worth a visit. Over 700 acres of botanical gardens and 5 miles of trails, this place is a beautiful oasis.

1000 Hodges Loop, Florien, LA 71429, USA

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Waterfalls Near Me June 07, 2022 Tori Jane What are some of the best waterfall hikes in Louisiana?   Louisiana is a gorgeous state, though there really aren’t a whole lot of waterfall trails to choose from during most of the year. We have two favorite waterfall hikes in Louisiana that are worthy of doing:

St. Mary’s Falls Trail on the north end of the “Sonny” Gilbert Wildlife Management Area Rock Falls Trail for a look at the largest waterfall in Louisiana 

Which hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana should I add to my bucket list?  

Clark Creek Natural Area Woodriff Falls

Well, the two listed above, for sure! Head to the Clark Creek Natural Area, where there are numerous small waterfalls waiting to be explored (depending on the season and rainfall amounts, anyway). Hiking around the Clark Creek Natural Area will reveal up to 50 conditional waterfalls, all relatively small and low-key, but gorgeous, nevertheless. Or head to West Feliciana County and seek out Woodriff Falls, which, when it’s roaring, tumbles from an overhang, resulting in the ability to walk up behind it, if you want. We have several favorite hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana, and it’s hard to narrow it down – but hopefully, all these ideas give you some inspiration!   How many waterfalls in Louisiana are there?   Though an exact number is not known, it is known that there are a few waterfalls in Louisiana (and its general vicinity), given of course that we’ve had good rain and the water is flowing. Most of the Louisiana waterfalls we know and love are seasonal and conditional, meaning they only appear during some seasons (usually spring and summer) and only when there’s enough water flowing to do so. The largest waterfall in Louisiana is Rock Falls, which is said to be up to 17 feet tall when it’s flowing.  

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Waterfalls Near Me

June 07, 2022

Tori Jane

What are some of the best waterfall hikes in Louisiana?   Louisiana is a gorgeous state, though there really aren’t a whole lot of waterfall trails to choose from during most of the year. We have two favorite waterfall hikes in Louisiana that are worthy of doing:

St. Mary’s Falls Trail on the north end of the “Sonny” Gilbert Wildlife Management Area Rock Falls Trail for a look at the largest waterfall in Louisiana 

Which hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana should I add to my bucket list?  

Clark Creek Natural Area Woodriff Falls

Well, the two listed above, for sure! Head to the Clark Creek Natural Area, where there are numerous small waterfalls waiting to be explored (depending on the season and rainfall amounts, anyway). Hiking around the Clark Creek Natural Area will reveal up to 50 conditional waterfalls, all relatively small and low-key, but gorgeous, nevertheless. Or head to West Feliciana County and seek out Woodriff Falls, which, when it’s roaring, tumbles from an overhang, resulting in the ability to walk up behind it, if you want. We have several favorite hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana, and it’s hard to narrow it down – but hopefully, all these ideas give you some inspiration!   How many waterfalls in Louisiana are there?   Though an exact number is not known, it is known that there are a few waterfalls in Louisiana (and its general vicinity), given of course that we’ve had good rain and the water is flowing. Most of the Louisiana waterfalls we know and love are seasonal and conditional, meaning they only appear during some seasons (usually spring and summer) and only when there’s enough water flowing to do so. The largest waterfall in Louisiana is Rock Falls, which is said to be up to 17 feet tall when it’s flowing.  

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Louisiana is a gorgeous state, though there really aren’t a whole lot of waterfall trails to choose from during most of the year. We have two favorite waterfall hikes in Louisiana that are worthy of doing:

  • St. Mary’s Falls Trail on the north end of the “Sonny” Gilbert Wildlife Management Area
  • Rock Falls Trail for a look at the largest waterfall in Louisiana

Which hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana should I add to my bucket list?  

  • Clark Creek Natural Area
  • Woodriff Falls

Well, the two listed above, for sure! Head to the Clark Creek Natural Area, where there are numerous small waterfalls waiting to be explored (depending on the season and rainfall amounts, anyway). Hiking around the Clark Creek Natural Area will reveal up to 50 conditional waterfalls, all relatively small and low-key, but gorgeous, nevertheless. Or head to West Feliciana County and seek out Woodriff Falls, which, when it’s roaring, tumbles from an overhang, resulting in the ability to walk up behind it, if you want. We have several favorite hiking trails with waterfalls in Louisiana, and it’s hard to narrow it down – but hopefully, all these ideas give you some inspiration!  

How many waterfalls in Louisiana are there?  

Though an exact number is not known, it is known that there are a few waterfalls in Louisiana (and its general vicinity), given of course that we’ve had good rain and the water is flowing. Most of the Louisiana waterfalls we know and love are seasonal and conditional, meaning they only appear during some seasons (usually spring and summer) and only when there’s enough water flowing to do so. The largest waterfall in Louisiana is Rock Falls, which is said to be up to 17 feet tall when it’s flowing.