Notable waterfall · Johnson, Illinois
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls is a waterfall in Johnson, Illinois.
Cedar Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Cedar Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Cedar Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.51794, -88.73843. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cedar Falls
- Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area · sanctuary · Pope · ~9 km · Must-see
- Bay Creek Wilderness · sanctuary · Pope · ~13 km · Must-see
- Shawnee National Forest · sanctuary · Johnson · ~14 km · Must-see
- River to River Trail · sanctuary · Ballard · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dixon Springs State Park · sanctuary · Pope · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lusk Creek Canyon · sanctuary · Livingston · ~22 km · Must-see
- Dog Hollow · viewpoint · Livingston · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lake of Egypt · lake · Williamson · ~23 km · Must-see
- Lusk Creek Wilderness · sanctuary · Pope · ~23 km · Must-see
- Lake of Egypt · lake · Ballard · ~28 km · Must-see
- Sahara Woods State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Saline · ~28 km · Must-see
- Ferne Clyffe State Park · sanctuary · Johnson · ~29 km · Must-see
- Heron Pond – Little Black Slough Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Johnson · ~31 km · Must-see
- Heron Pond – Little Black Slough Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Ballard · ~31 km · Must-see
- Golconda Marina State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Pope · ~35 km · Must-see
- Golconda Marina State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Livingston · ~35 km · Must-see
- Cache River State Natural Area · sanctuary · Johnson · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area · lake · McCracken · ~38 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Cedar Falls
- Cedar/Pakentuck Falls · waterfall · Johnson · ~0 km
- Spillway Falls · waterfall · Johnson · ~2 km
- Jackson Falls · waterfall · Pope · ~6 km
- Cedar Falls · waterfall · Livingston · ~7 km
- Boulder Falls · waterfall · Pope · ~10 km
- Burden Falls · waterfall · Livingston · ~12 km
- Upper Burden Falls · waterfall · Pope · ~12 km
- Burden Falls · waterfall · Pope · ~12 km
- Burden Falls Wilderness · waterfall · Pope · ~14 km
- Dixon Springs Waterfall · waterfall · Pope · ~20 km
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Frequently asked
Is Cedar Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Cedar Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cedar Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Cedar Falls?
Nearby: Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area (sanctuary, 9 km), Bay Creek Wilderness (sanctuary, 13 km), Shawnee National Forest (sanctuary, 14 km), River to River Trail (sanctuary, 20 km), Dixon Springs State Park (sanctuary, 21 km), Lusk Creek Canyon (sanctuary, 22 km).
Is Cedar Falls worth visiting?
Cedar Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Illinois on Spotwander.