Waterfalls near Charlotte, NC
11 waterfalls within 75 miles · 11 with detail pages · 3 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Charlotte, 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 Charlotte
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Charlotte
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Long Creek Falls | — | 22 mi | ~40 min |
| Long Creek Falls | — | 23 mi | ~40 min |
| High Shoals | — | 23 mi | ~40 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwharrie Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | — | 51 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| High Shoals Falls | — | 51 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Little River Falls | — | 51 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Upper High Shoals Falls | — | 51 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| McGalliard Falls | — | 55 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Moravian Falls | — | 62 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Amadehy Falls | — | 73 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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