Southwestern Missouri Waterfalls

Here are some waterfalls located within Southwestern Missouri. These include the Springfield, Branson, and Joplin areas of Missouri. This area is by far one of the most underrated waterfall destinations in the state.
Lakeside Forest Wilderness Falls, 50ft. tall Flows after heavy rainfall Located at a Branson's greatest park, Lakeside Forest Wilderness, this waterfall only flows after heavy rain and may be difficult to catch flowing in all of it's glory. More info here.
Grand Falls, 15ft. tall Flows year round Missouri's largest continuously flowing waterfall is located on the outskirts of Joplin near Interstate 44. This waterfall flows over a chert rock ledge along Shoal Creek and is a popular swimming hole during the warmer months. More info here.
Twin Falls, 20ft. tall Flows after rainfall Located in Hercules Glades Wilderness, just northeast of Upper Pilot Knob, this twin waterfall is similar to Compton's Double Falls in Arkansas. More info here.
Losing Stream Falls, 23ft. tall Flows after rainfall I named this fall "Losing Stream Falls" because the creek that feeds it is a losing stream. The water goes underground above the waterfall and pops up as a spring about 200-300 yards downstream. It is located just north of Cane Creek Road.
Poor Joe Falls, 32ft. tall Flows after rainfall Hidden away in a hollow that it's named after on Bull Shoals Reservoir, Poor Joe Falls is difficult to reach without some sort of vessel due to the heavily erroded bank.
Devil's Den Falls, ~5ft. tall Flows during rainy season Located off Trail at Hercules Glades Wilderness. Just downstream of Long Creek Falls.
Stair-Step Fall, 46ft. tall Flows after heavy rain This waterfall is small but tall. There are a couple of other nice sized falls above it.
Finley Falls, 7ft. tall Flows year round The road crosses a low water crossing on Little Finley Creek. I don't recommend trying to swim here because the creek flows through cow pastures.
Mossy Falls, 23ft. tall Flows after rainfall This large fall cascades down a very weird and interesting formation. I have no clue what caused this. The material it flows over it somewhat solid, it reminds me of heavily compressed sediments
Hunter Falls, 10ft. tall Flows after rainfall Located near Lake Taneycomo
Double Drop Falls, 17/6ft. tall Flows after rainfall Located near Losing Stream Falls. Has upper and lower fall, both totaling at 20ft. tall.
Brace Hill Road Falls, 5ft. tall Flows during rainy season Located on the side of Brace Hill Road next to Beaver Creek.
Lower Long Creek Falls, 5ft. tall Flows during rainy season Located off Trail at Hercules Glades Wilderness. Just downstream of Long Creek Falls.
Cane Falls, 22ft. tall Flows after rainfall
Hurley Mill Falls, 5ft. tall Flows year round Located in downtown Hurley Missouri.
Sunset Falls, 40ft. tall Flows after heavy rainfall Located at Sunset Park alongside Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Sunset Falls flows only after heavy rainfall. Be sure to see Lakeside Forest Wilderness Falls nearby.
Double Falls, 20ft. tall Flows after rainfall Double waterfall hidden away in Branson.
Cove Falls, 20ft. tall Flows after rainfall Located on Bull Shoals Reservoir.
Long Creek Falls, 10ft. tall Flows during rainy season This waterfall is accessible off of multiple trails along Long Creek. It usually flows well if it has been fairly rainy recently. It will flow for a while after a large rainfall as well, for up to multiple weeks at a time. More info here.
U-Slot Falls, 17ft. tall Flows after rainfall This fall is smaller but still very pretty. It flows through a U-shaped rock formation.
Devil's Den Spring Falls, 70ft. tall Flows year round, best seen after rainfall This waterfall flows year round but doesn't flow very well unless there have been a lot of recent rains. The spring waterfall falls into Roaring River Spring at Roaring River State Park. More info here.
Taneyville Falls, 12ft. tall Flows year round, best seen after rainfall This fall is located deep within a section of Mark Twain National Forest. I will not include a location because it is so difficult to find. There are plenty of other falls near this one.
Cane Creek Tributary Falls, 14ft. tall Flows during rainy season Located near Losing Stream Falls
Whitetail Falls, 20/30ft. tall Flows during rainy season Upper cascade is approximately 20 ft. tall while the main drop is around 30ft. tall.
Glade Falls, 20ft. tall Flows after rainfall
Sand Ridge Falls, 20ft. tall Flows after rainfall
Unnamed Waterfall, 6ft. tall Flows after rainfall Couldn't come up with a name for this one.
Blair Falls, 12ft. tall Flows after rainfall
Taneycomo Cascade, ~100ft. tall cascade Flows after rainfall Multiple drop waterfalls, most being 20-30ft. tall.
Lower Cove Falls, 6ft. tall Flows after rainfall. Located below Cove Falls.
McDowell Cave Falls, ~30ft. tall Flows year round, best seen after rainfall This waterfall is located alongside Farm Road 1165 just outside of McDowell. It flows into Flat Creek.
Tilt-Rock Falls, 21ft. tall Flows after rainfall Tilt-Rock Falls has a unique rock formation at the top of the fall.
Dewey Cove Double Falls, 12ft. tall Flows during rainy season Located along the streamside trail at Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area, this waterfall has another waterfall right next to it that is similar in size. It is difficult to get pictures of both, however. More info here.
Cotton Rocks Falls, 10ft. tall Flows year round, best seen after rainfall This waterfall is easily seen by taking the Waterfall Trail in Branson. It is located in Roark Creek Valley. More info here.
Boston Ferry Falls, 10ft. tall Flows after rainfall Located in Boston Ferry Conservation Area. Lots of other falls are located here, most are smaller.
Dry Sac River Falls, 5ft. tall cascade Flows during rainy season Located in Lost Hill Park. More info here.
Dabbs Creek Falls, 5/5ft. tall Flows after rainfall
Homesteader Falls, 8ft. tall Flows during rainy season Located new Dewey Cove Falls in Branson.
Unnamed Waterfall, 8ft. tall Flows after rainfall This unique fall flows through a gap in between rock layers.
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