Waterfalls near Columbus, OH
14 waterfalls within 75 miles · 14 with detail pages · 3 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Columbus, 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 Columbus
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Columbus
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken Falls | — | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Indian Run Falls | — | 12 mi | ~20 min |
| Indian Run Falls | — | 12 mi | ~20 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Falls | — | 38 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Lower Falls | — | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Rim Trail Falls (off-trail) | — | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Upper Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Broken Rock Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Devil's Bathtub | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Lower Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Whispering Cave | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Whispering Falls | — | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Cedar Falls | — | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Ash Cave | — | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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