If you're driving through Spearfish Canyon and don't stop at Bridal Veil Falls, what are you even doing? This is hands down one of the easiest--and most rewarding--waterfalls you'll ever visit. The falls drop about 60 feet straight down a dramatic canyon wall, and the best part? You can literally park right next to it. No hike, no sweating, no "is this worth it?" moment halfway in--just instant payoff. What makes this spot hit even harder is the setting. Spearfish Canyon is already unreal, with towering limestone cliffs, winding roads, and dense forest. Then you turn a corner and boom--waterfall just casually existing like it's no big deal. We loved how accessible it is, but it still feels wild and natural. You can walk right up to the base, feel the mist, and take it all in without dealing with huge crowds (depending on timing). Pro tip: if you can, hit this spot in the fall or winter. Fall brings insane colors, and winter turns the waterfall into this massive frozen ice wall that looks straight up fake. Quick stop, huge payoff. Easily one of the best roadside attractions in South Dakota. Follow us for more hidden gems on our socials @reessroots read more

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Driving on spearfish canyon scenic highway on the way to Spearfish falls and noticed cars parked in a small lot. Parked and Walked across the highway to a deck and there was the Bridal Veil Falls. No hike needed for those that are not hikers. Nature has so much to offer. Worth a stop!!! If you're lucky, you might see animals near by. read more

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This is the first spectacular waterfall traveling south from Spearfish, SD. There's an easy pull-off across street and then cross it carefully for an excellent flow of water mid-way in the cavern to the spearfish creek below - Don't miss it! read more

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Keep your eyes open when driving through the Black Hills - if it wasn't for the cars on the side of the road we might have missed it. It's a nice view from the platform. We didn't have the right shoes to try to get to the base - you'll be walking across a stream on rocks so plan on wet and possibly slippery surfaces. read more

Bridal Veil Falls - From the platform - Parks Near Me - Spearfish, South Dakota

We started down Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway and stopped at Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Falls, and Roughlock Falls. Bridal Veil Falls (60ft) has a small parking lot across the street. You can get a great photo from the overlook on the platform. If you have time, bring water shoes to hike down the stream to get to the base of the waterfall. If you're facing the waterfall then go down on the left side of the platform and come back up the same way. It has huge boulders that create "stairs" pathway. We had ages as young as 4 and they were all capable of this hike. Our parents in their 80s stayed back to watch our stuff. The water is extremely cold at first so be prepare for that initial shock. You can balance your way across the log but it's slippery and so are the rocks. I've been to bigger falls in Hawaii but never to the base. This distance is short and it's so worth it! read more

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I mean, it's a waterfall, so it's good. This was the first waterfall we visited in South Dakota and let me tell ya, we almost missed it. The waterfall is on the left side of the road (as we were traveling) and the parking 'area' on the right. By parking area, I mean a long concrete strip along the canyon wall. There was a port a potty there when we visited. We did not explore it. Anyway, once parked, we walked over to the crosswalk and waited to safely cross to the viewing platform. It was not a huge platform, but it was roomy enough. Unlike the other falls we visited, folks did not adhere to the 'get your shot and get out the way' methodology of sightseeing. There's always some, I guess. regardless, the falls were pretty unimpressive to behold, even for a stop that was literally right on a road we were driving down anyway. I am really glad it was my first falls of the day, because had I seen Spearfish first.....yeah. Regardless, nature is amazing and waterfalls are everything and visiting this will take you less than 15 minutes total, so go ahead and stop. read more

This stop is SO WORTH IT! I wasn't expecting to be overly impressed with this waterfall, but I was. There's a nice little lookout, but a little adventuring can put you at the base of this beautiful sight! I am not much of an adventurer but I'm so glad I did it. My favorite part of my family trip to the Black Hills! read more

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Small waterfall stream located right next to the highway, parking close to it and walked across the street to see it. Snowed on right now, not much water. Would recommend stopping to take a look but wouldn't go out of my way to come here! read more

This waterfall is worthy of your stop for a photo with your special loved ones. It will be brief, as there is not much else to see or do other than that capture and the memory you'll have of the sights and sounds of a beautiful canyon and its waterfall. Bridal Veil is a good name too, as the water is very thin, delicate and veil-like. So, stop, enjoy, listen and breath in that clean air. I would even tell you to stop and smell the roses, if there were any there - as, this is one of those moments :) My photo is taken during that week or two, at the most, when you have Autumn and Winter kissing each other - the first part of October. read more

Bridal Veil Falls - Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish, SD - Parks Near Me - Spearfish, South Dakota

Below the Latchstring inn, and Roughlock Falls. About halfway from spearfish. Up at Savoy, Can get food, drinks, rental atv's, motel rooms, etc.. at the parking area. A MUST SEE! read more

Bridal Veil Falls - Monster Man, Lainie Bug. Rooster's Wild ones. When in the Golden West, make sure and look up Rooster. - Parks Near Me - Spearfish, South Dakota

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If you are on the scenic road I would stop and take in the views of the falls that are literally right off the road visible. We were here in the spring with a light snow so the falls were very pretty! read more

Bridal Veil Falls - Parks Near Me - Spearfish, South Dakota

Ok..... I'm not even sure if this should be classified as a waterfall or on a list of "must see in South Dakota"... It's basically a trickle down a rock ledge with a lookout deck. And be on the lookout, you may miss it if you're flying down the highway as there isn't much of a sign. The other views in Spearfish Canyon were far superior to this "waterfall" read more

Bridal Veil Falls is 1/3 waterfalls that you will see on the Scenic Spearfish Canyon Byway. It is a nice 60 ft waterfall flowing in thin veils over the canyon. Keep in mind, this waterfall is very dependent upon rain flow and best viewed in the spring. Driving this byway, you will see a sign that says "Bridal Veil Falls", slow down as it will quickly come up on the side. This rest stop is the perfect excuse to stop driving and just enjoy nature. During the winter, you can even see ice climbers climbing up this waterfall. In my opinion, this waterfall is the least impressive out of the 3, but still pretty good. read more