Waterfalls near Worcester, MA
16 waterfalls within 75 miles · 16 with detail pages · 6 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Worcester, 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 Worcester
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Worcester
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cascade | — | 4 mi | ~5 min |
| Sutton Falls | — | 11 mi | ~20 min |
| Danforth Falls | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
| Emerson Falls | — | 20 mi | ~35 min |
| Cascades | — | 20 mi | ~35 min |
| Cargill Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear's Den Falls | — | 33 mi | ~55 min |
| Doane's Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Doane's Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Doane Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Spirit Falls | — | 35 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Royalston Falls | — | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Hobo Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Pulpit Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| The Cascades | — | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Turners Falls | — | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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