Columbus · OH

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

Top 5

All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance

14 total

Within 25 miles of Columbus

3 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Milliken Falls6 mi~10 min
Indian Run Falls12 mi~20 min
Indian Run Falls12 mi~20 min

25–50 miles

11 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Rock House Falls38 mi~1.1 hr
Lower Falls41 mi~1.2 hr
Rim Trail Falls (off-trail)41 mi~1.2 hr
Upper Falls44 mi~1.3 hr
Broken Rock Falls44 mi~1.3 hr
Devil's Bathtub44 mi~1.3 hr
Lower Falls44 mi~1.3 hr
Whispering Cave44 mi~1.3 hr
Whispering Falls45 mi~1.3 hr
Cedar Falls45 mi~1.3 hr
Ash Cave46 mi~1.3 hr

Beyond 75 miles

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