Waterfalls near Washington, DC
15 waterfalls within 75 miles · 15 with detail pages · 4 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Washington, 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 Washington
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Washington
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stubblefield Falls | — | 10 mi | ~15 min |
| Scott's Run Falls | — | 10 mi | ~15 min |
| Great Falls | 46 ft | 13 mi | ~25 min |
| Coe Creek | — | 22 mi | ~35 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambleton Sign/Water Decoration | — | 27 mi | ~45 min |
| Pua Falls | — | 48 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dam Waterfall | 3 ft | 53 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Lands Run Falls | — | 62 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Miller Falls | — | 64 mi | ~1.8 hr |
| Greasy Falls | 20 ft | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Upper Overall Run Falls | 29 ft | 68 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Overall Run Falls | 93 ft | 68 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Cave Falls | — | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Lower Whiteoak Falls | 59 ft | 75 mi | ~2.2 hr |
| Lower Whiteoak Falls | 49 ft | 75 mi | ~2.2 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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