Notable waterfall · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario
Swallow River Falls
Swallow River Falls is a waterfall in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.
Swallow River 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 Swallow River 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 Swallow River Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 48.17481, -86.07395. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Swallow River Falls
- Pukaskwa National Park · sanctuary · Northwestern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
- Michipicoten Island · river spot · Northwestern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
- Pic River Site · fort · Northwestern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
- Ambrose Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
- Gibson Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
- Trapper Harbour · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~2 km
- Triangle Harbour · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~2 km
- Grandma Stevens Pond · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~4 km
- Newman's Bay · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~5 km
- Cascade Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~6 km
- Old Daves Harbour · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~9 km
- English Fishery Harbour · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~10 km
- Otter Island · river spot · Northwestern Ontario · ~10 km
- Scapula Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~11 km
- Hideaway Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~11 km
- Steeres Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~12 km
- Berkstrom Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~12 km
- Deep Harbour · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~14 km
Other waterfalls near Swallow River Falls
- Cascade Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~6 km
- Cascade Lake · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~17 km
- Schist Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~29 km
- Lurch Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~44 km
- Umbata Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~51 km
- Nighthawk Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~52 km
- Hook Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~55 km
- Chigamiwinigum Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~55 km
- Baptisimon Chute · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~59 km
- Angler Falls · waterfall · Northwestern Ontario · ~62 km
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Frequently asked
Is Swallow River Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Swallow River Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Swallow River 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 Swallow River Falls?
Nearby: Pukaskwa National Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Michipicoten Island (river spot, 65 km), Pic River Site (fort, 66 km), Ambrose Lake (lake, 72 km), Gibson Lake (lake, 72 km), Trapper Harbour (beach, 2 km).
Is Swallow River Falls worth visiting?
Swallow River Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Ontario on Spotwander.