Waterfalls near Birmingham, AL
26 waterfalls within 75 miles · 26 with detail pages · 2 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Birmingham, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Birmingham
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Birmingham
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Falls | — | 10 mi | ~15 min |
| Peavine Falls | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Falls | — | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Weaver Falls | — | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Powell Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Mardis Mills Falls | — | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Rendalia Water Falls | — | 40 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Cornelius Falls | — | 40 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| University Falls (historical) | — | 48 mi | ~1.4 hr |
| Rob Roy Falls | — | 48 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Falls | — | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Welcome Falls | — | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Seven Falls | — | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Noccalula Falls | — | 58 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Noccalula Falls | — | 58 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Thompson Falls | — | 59 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Ragsdale Falls | — | 61 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Caney Creek Falls | — | 62 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Short Creek Falls | — | 66 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Parker Falls | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Parker Cascades | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Kinlock Falls | — | 68 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Ditto Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Butler Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Quarter Creek Falls | — | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Mill Falls | — | 73 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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