Waterfalls near Louisville, KY
19 waterfalls within 75 miles · 19 with detail pages · 3 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Louisville, 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 Louisville
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Louisville
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of the Ohio | — | 1 mi | ~0 min |
| Falls of the Ohio | — | 1 mi | ~0 min |
| Fairmont Falls | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Falls | — | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Harts Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Chain Mill Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Fremont Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Butler Falls | — | 35 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Crowe Falls | — | 35 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Deadman Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Horseshoe Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Drennon Falls | — | 37 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Wallace Falls | — | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Hoffman Falls | — | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Tunnel Falls | — | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Clifty Falls | — | 40 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Little Clifty Falls | — | 40 mi | ~1.1 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek Church Falls | — | 63 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Hindostan Falls | — | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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