Sawmill Creek Waterfall
Illinois · 10-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
Sawmill Creek Waterfall is a waterfall in Illinois. It drops roughly 10 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawmill Creek Waterfall (this page) | — | 10 ft | — | — | — |
| Canyon Creek Cascade | 2 mi | 3 ft | — | — | — |
| Canyon Creek Falls | 2 mi | 8 ft | — | — | — |
| Rosemont Waterfall | 20 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Great Falls of the Illinois River | 47 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 1 Foot Falls | 52 mi | — | — | N | — |
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How tall is Sawmill Creek Waterfall?
Sawmill Creek Waterfall is 10 feet (3 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Sawmill Creek Waterfall from a major city?
Sawmill Creek Waterfall is 3 miles from Lemont (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.7057, -87.9651
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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