Wayne County, Indiana

Waterfalls Near Richmond, IN

Richmond has 1 named waterfall within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Elkhorn Falls, 3.7 miles south of town. Greenville Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.6 stars from 30 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Ohio.

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

Photo of Elkhorn Falls in Wayne County, Indiana
Pictured: Elkhorn Falls, IN

Best Waterfalls Near Richmond at a Glance

3 Waterfalls Near Richmond, Ranked by Distance

  1. Elkhorn Falls

    Richmond, IN · Wayne County · 3.7 mi south of Richmond
    2.5 (25 reviews)

    Elkhorn Falls is the closest named waterfall to Richmond, 3.7 miles to the south in Wayne County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Richmond.

    Rating
    2.5 (25 Google reviews)
    Address
    Boston Township, IN 47374
    Known for
    view from the road, private property, trip, waterways, public
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  2. Derbyshire Falls

    Brookville, IN · Franklin County · 30 mi southwest of Richmond
    2.3 (7 reviews)

    Derbyshire Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Richmond in Franklin County, number 2 of 3 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Richmond. Its own nearest town is Brookville.

    Rating
    2.3 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Laurel Township, IN 47024
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  3. Greenville Falls

    Covington, OH · Miami County · 33 mi northeast of Richmond
    4.6 (30 reviews)

    Greenville Falls lies 33 miles northeast of Richmond in Miami County, number 3 of 3 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Richmond. Its own nearest town is Covington.

    Rating
    4.6 (30 Google reviews)
    Address
    Newberry Township, OH 45318
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Richmond sits in or near the Eastern Indiana and the Wabash Valley area of Indiana. A few small falls are scattered across eastern and northern Indiana. Derbyshire Falls in Franklin County lies in the Whitewater Valley near Brookville, where the river has cut into the till plain. Elkhorn Falls lies near Richmond in Wayne County, and Shanty Falls is in Wabash County near the city of Wabash. These are modest features that can be impressive after heavy rain and nearly dry in late summer. Review ratings for this group are mixed, and access details, including parking and private property boundaries, are worth checking locally before a visit. Read the Indiana waterfall guide.

By direction from Richmond: 1 to the northeast, 1 to the south, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Wayne County (1), Franklin County (1), and Miami County (1). The average distance is 22.5 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Richmond

Elkhorn Falls (3.7 mi)

Nearby Towns With Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Richmond: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Richmond, IN?

1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Richmond: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Richmond?

Elkhorn Falls in Wayne County is the closest, about 3.7 miles south of Richmond.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Richmond?

Greenville Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.6 stars from 30 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Richmond in?

Wayne County (1), Franklin County (1), and Miami County (1).

How does Richmond compare with other Indiana towns?

Richmond ranks 7th of the 9 Indiana towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.