Manitou Cascades
Minnesota · 30-foot drop · George Crosby Manitou State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Manitou Cascades is a waterfall in Minnesota. It drops roughly 30 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Cascades (this page) | — | 30 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Caribou Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Kramer’s Choice Rapid | 10 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Illgen Falls | 10 mi | 39 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Cross River Falls | 11 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| High Falls | 11 mi | 62 ft | — | Y | Free |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~30 ft)
- Champagne Falls30 ft
- Crevice Falls30 ft
- Cucumber Falls30 ft
- Eternal Flame Falls30 ft
- Georgiana Falls30 ft
Questions visitors ask about Manitou Cascades
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Manitou Cascades?
Manitou Cascades is 30 feet (9 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Manitou Cascades in a national or state park?
Yes — Manitou Cascades is inside George Crosby Manitou State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Manitou Cascades?
Yes — dogs are allowed (George Crosby Manitou State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Manitou Cascades?
No entrance fee. George Crosby Manitou State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Manitou Cascades from a major city?
Manitou Cascades is 8 miles from Finland (about 11 minutes' drive).
More waterfalls in Minnesota
Where it is
47.4875, -91.1069
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
Been there?
Marina and Theo verify pages one road trip at a time. If you've been to Manitou Cascades recently, your local knowledge improves the page for everyone. Pick the kind of contribution that fits — every email lands in our inbox and gets read (and credited when we publish).
Add a tip
Something we should know — best time, parking trick, that hidden viewpoint.
Share a photo
Have a CC-licensed image on Wikimedia or Flickr? Send the link.
Report a fix
Wrong height, closed trail, broken link — tell us what we got wrong.
We don't collect your email. Replies go directly to hello@fallspots.com.