Waterfalls near Greensboro, NC
22 waterfalls within 75 miles · 22 with detail pages · 0 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Greensboro, 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 Greensboro
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Hidden Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Window Falls | — | 35 mi | ~60 min |
| Upper Casscades | — | 35 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Upper Cascade Falls | — | 35 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Tise falls | — | 35 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Lower Cascades | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Lower Cascade Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Tory Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Torys Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Rider Falls | — | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Shacktown Falls | — | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith River Falls | — | 54 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Great Falls of Dan | — | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| White Falls | — | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Carter Falls | — | 63 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Stone Mountain Falls | — | 72 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Lower Falls | — | 73 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Middle Falls | — | 73 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Bullhead Creek Falls | — | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Styles Falls | — | 74 mi | ~2.2 hr |
| Widows Falls | — | 75 mi | ~2.2 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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