Shelby County, Alabama

Waterfalls Near Pelham, AL

There are 4 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Pelham, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Peavine Falls, 3.4 miles northeast of town. Peavine Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.5 stars from 57 Google reviews).

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Peavine Falls in Shelby County, Alabama
Pictured: Peavine Falls, AL

Best Waterfalls Near Pelham at a Glance

8 Waterfalls Near Pelham, Ranked by Distance

  1. Peavine Falls

    Pelham, AL · Shelby County · 3.4 mi northeast of Pelham
    4.5 (57 reviews)

    Peavine Falls is the closest named waterfall to Pelham, 3.4 miles to the northeast in Shelby County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Pelham. Accessed by a steep hiking trail, this spring-fed 65-ft.-tall waterfall is a popular destination.

    Rating
    4.5 (57 Google reviews)
    Address
    Pelham, AL 35124
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  2. Davis Falls

    Montevallo, AL · Shelby County · 13 mi southwest of Pelham
    5.0 (5 reviews)

    Davis Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Pelham in Shelby County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Pelham. Its own nearest town is Montevallo.

    Rating
    5.0 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Shelby County, AL 35115 (GPS 33.1176, -86.8972)
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  3. Weaver Falls

    Montevallo, AL · Shelby County · 13 mi southwest of Pelham
    3.0 (1 reviews)

    Weaver Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Pelham in Shelby County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Pelham. Its own nearest town is Montevallo.

    Rating
    3.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Pea Ridge, AL 35115
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  4. Village Falls

    Minor, AL · Jefferson County · 21 mi northwest of Pelham
    2.7 (11 reviews)

    Village Falls lies 21 miles northwest of Pelham in Jefferson County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Pelham. Its own nearest town is Minor.

    Rating
    2.7 (11 Google reviews)
    Address
    Mulga, AL 35118
    Known for
    east, waterfall
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  5. Rendalia Water Falls

    Mignon, AL · Talladega County · 37 mi east of Pelham
    1.0 (2 reviews)

    Rendalia Water Falls lies 37 miles east of Pelham in Talladega County, number 5 of 8 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Pelham. Its own nearest town is Mignon.

    Rating
    1.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Talladega County, AL 35160 (GPS 33.3015, -86.1714)
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  6. University Falls (historical)

    Tuscaloosa, AL · Tuscaloosa County · 43 mi west of Pelham

    University Falls (historical) lies 43 miles west of Pelham in Tuscaloosa County, number 6 of 8 by distance. USGS notes: Inundated by Oliver Lock and Dam.

    Address
    Tuscaloosa County, AL (GPS 33.2198, -87.5511)
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  7. Great Falls

    Ashland, AL · Talladega County · 46 mi east of Pelham
    2.0 (4 reviews)

    Great Falls lies 46 miles east of Pelham in Talladega County, number 7 of 8 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Pelham. Its own nearest town is Ashland.

    Rating
    2.0 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Talladega County, AL 35160 (GPS 33.2507, -86.0183)
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  8. Salt Creek Falls

    Munford, AL · Talladega County · 54 mi east of Pelham
    3.9 (40 reviews)

    Salt Creek Falls lies 54 miles east of Pelham in Talladega County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Pelham. Its own nearest town is Munford.

    Rating
    3.9 (40 Google reviews)
    Address
    Talladega County, AL 36268 (GPS 33.5015, -85.9047)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Pelham sits in or near the Birmingham Ridges and the Fall Line area of Alabama. South and east of Birmingham, the Appalachians break into parallel folded ridges before giving way to the Piedmont and then the coastal plain. Peavine Falls in Shelby County, a spring-fed drop of about 65 feet reached by a steep trail, is the standout here. Talladega County's falls lie along the ridges of the Talladega National Forest, while Great Falls in Lee County and the drops in Elmore and Tuscaloosa counties sit near the fall line, where rivers leave harder Piedmont rock for the softer sediments of the coastal plain. One historical waterfall near Tuscaloosa, University Falls, now lies beneath a reservoir. Read the Alabama waterfall guide.

By direction from Pelham: 2 to the southwest, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Shelby County (3) and Jefferson County (1). The average distance is 12.5 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Pelham

Peavine Falls (3.4 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Pelham

Davis Falls (13 mi), Weaver Falls (13 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Pelham

Village Falls (21 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Pelham: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Pelham, AL?

4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Pelham: 1 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Pelham?

Peavine Falls in Shelby County is the closest, about 3.4 miles northeast of Pelham.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Pelham?

Peavine Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.5 stars from 57 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Pelham in?

Shelby County (3) and Jefferson County (1).

How does Pelham compare with other Alabama towns?

Pelham ranks 14th of the 25 Alabama towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.