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
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Dayton
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grotto | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| The Cascades | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Ludlow Falls | — | 18 mi | ~30 min |
| Amphitheater Falls | — | 19 mi | ~35 min |
| Cedar Cliff Falls | 23 ft | 20 mi | ~35 min |
| Crawdad Falls | — | 20 mi | ~35 min |
| Horseshoe Falls | 3 ft | 21 mi | ~35 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Falls | — | 26 mi | ~45 min |
| Thistlethwaite Falls | — | 38 mi | ~1.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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