Middlesex County, Connecticut
Waterfalls Near Moodus, CT
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Moodus, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Chapman Falls, 5.8 miles east of town. Chapman Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Moodus.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Moodus at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Moodus, Ranked by Distance
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Chapman Falls
Chapman Falls is the closest named waterfall to Moodus, 5.8 miles to the east in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Moodus. A short trail leads to this 60-ft. waterfall that cascades over stone steps amid deciduous trees.
- Rating
- 4.7 (118 Google reviews)
- Address
- East Haddam, CT 06423
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Wadsworth Falls
Wadsworth Falls lies 13 miles west of Moodus in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Moodus. Its own nearest town is Durham.
- Rating
- 4.7 (86 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middlefield, CT 06481
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Silver Falls
Silver Falls lies 14 miles southeast of Moodus in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Moodus. Its own nearest town is Oxoboxo River.
- Rating
- 2.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Waterford, CT 06333
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Westfield Falls
Westfield Falls lies 15 miles west of Moodus in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Moodus. Its own nearest town is Middletown.
- Rating
- 4.2 (94 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middletown, CT 06457
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Yantic Falls
Yantic Falls lies 19 miles east of Moodus in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Moodus. Dam & natural waterfall in a scenic environment with hiking trails & legends of the Mohegan Indians.
- Rating
- 4.6 (122 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06360
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Quinebaug Falls
Quinebaug Falls lies 21 miles east of Moodus in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Moodus. Its own nearest town is Norwich.
- Rating
- 3.3 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Preston, CT 06365
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Shetucket Falls
Shetucket Falls lies 21 miles east of Moodus in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Moodus. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.
- Rating
- 4.4 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06351
Where the Waterfalls Are
Moodus sits in or near the Eastern Connecticut and the Thames Basin area of Connecticut. The rivers that join to form the Thames, the Yantic, Shetucket and Quinebaug among them, drop over ledges of crystalline rock on their way to tidewater at Norwich. Yantic Falls in Norwich is the best known, a natural fall paired with a dam and linked to Mohegan legends, with walking paths nearby. Shetucket Falls and Quinebaug Falls are river falls with long histories of mill use, and Silver Falls is a smaller, quieter site. This region's waterfalls tend to sit close to town centers, and several are best appreciated as a blend of natural cascade and industrial heritage. Read the Connecticut waterfall guide.
By direction from Moodus: 4 to the east, 2 to the west, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Southeastern Connecticut County (4) and Lower Connecticut River Valley County (3). The average distance is 15.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Moodus
Chapman Falls (5.8 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Moodus
Wadsworth Falls (13 mi), Silver Falls (14 mi), Westfield Falls (15 mi), Yantic Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Moodus
Quinebaug Falls (21 mi), Shetucket Falls (21 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Moodus: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Moodus, CT?
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Moodus: 1 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Moodus?
Chapman Falls in Lower Connecticut River Valley County is the closest, about 5.8 miles east of Moodus.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Moodus?
Chapman Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Yantic Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Moodus in?
Southeastern Connecticut County (4) and Lower Connecticut River Valley County (3).
How does Moodus compare with other Connecticut towns?
Moodus ranks 4th of the 10 Connecticut towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.