Dayton · OH

Waterfalls near Dayton, OH

9 waterfalls within 75 miles · 9 with detail pages · 7 within 25 miles

This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Dayton, 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 Dayton

Top 5

All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance

9 total

Within 25 miles of Dayton

7 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
The Grotto17 mi~30 min
The Cascades17 mi~30 min
Ludlow Falls18 mi~30 min
Amphitheater Falls19 mi~35 min
Cedar Cliff Falls23 ft20 mi~35 min
Crawdad Falls20 mi~35 min
Horseshoe Falls3 ft21 mi~35 min

25–50 miles

2 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Greenville Falls26 mi~45 min
Thistlethwaite Falls38 mi~1.1 hr

Beyond 75 miles

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