New London County, Connecticut
Waterfalls Near Oxoboxo River, CT
There are 7 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Oxoboxo River, 4 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Silver Falls, 5.3 miles southwest of town. Chapman Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Oxoboxo River. The list includes falls across the line in Rhode Island.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Oxoboxo River at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Oxoboxo River, Ranked by Distance
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Silver Falls
Silver Falls is the closest named waterfall to Oxoboxo River, 5.3 miles to the southwest in Southeastern Connecticut County. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Oxoboxo River.
- Rating
- 2.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Waterford, CT 06333
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Yantic Falls
Yantic Falls lies 6.5 miles north of Oxoboxo River in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Oxoboxo River. 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 8.8 miles northeast of Oxoboxo River in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Oxoboxo River. 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 9.8 miles northeast of Oxoboxo River in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Oxoboxo River. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.
- Rating
- 4.4 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06351
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Chapman Falls
Chapman Falls lies 11 miles west of Oxoboxo River in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Oxoboxo River. 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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Stepstone Falls
Stepstone Falls lies 22 miles northeast of Oxoboxo River in Washington County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Oxoboxo River. Set in a wooded area, this picturesque waterfall is a series of gentle cascades over broad ledges.
- Rating
- 4.7 (75 Google reviews)
- Address
- West Greenwich, RI 02817
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls lies 26 miles east of Oxoboxo River in Washington County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Oxoboxo River. Its own nearest town is Charlestown.
- Rating
- 4.5 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, RI 02892
Where the Waterfalls Are
Oxoboxo River 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 Oxoboxo River: 3 to the northeast, 1 to the north, 1 to the east, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Southeastern Connecticut County (4), Washington County (2), and Lower Connecticut River Valley County (1). The average distance is 12.8 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Oxoboxo River
Silver Falls (5.3 mi), Yantic Falls (6.5 mi), Quinebaug Falls (8.8 mi), Shetucket Falls (9.8 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Oxoboxo River
Chapman Falls (11 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Oxoboxo River
Stepstone Falls (22 mi), Horseshoe Falls (26 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Oxoboxo River: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Oxoboxo River, CT?
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Oxoboxo River: 4 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Oxoboxo River?
Silver Falls in Southeastern Connecticut County is the closest, about 5.3 miles southwest of Oxoboxo River.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Oxoboxo River?
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 Oxoboxo River in?
Southeastern Connecticut County (4), Washington County (2), and Lower Connecticut River Valley County (1).
How does Oxoboxo River compare with other Connecticut towns?
Oxoboxo River ranks 5th of the 10 Connecticut towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.