Wayne County, Kentucky
Waterfalls Near Monticello, KY
Monticello has 7 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Jock Falls, 2.3 miles southwest of town. Cumberland Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 1,511 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Monticello. The list includes falls across the line in Tennessee.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Monticello at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Monticello, Ranked by Distance
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Jock Falls
Jock Falls is the closest named waterfall to Monticello, 2.3 miles to the southwest in Wayne County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Monticello.
- Rating
- 3.9 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wayne County, KY 42633 (GPS 36.8140, -84.8852)
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Seventy Six Falls
Seventy Six Falls lies 16 miles west of Monticello in Clinton County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Monticello. Well-known, picturesque waterfall popular for kayaking & swimming, with picnic spots nearby.
- Rating
- 4.6 (148 Google reviews)
- Address
- Clinton County, KY 42602 (GPS 36.7793, -85.1259)
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Yahoo Falls
Yahoo Falls lies 19 miles east of Monticello in McCreary County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Monticello. Its own nearest town is Whitley City.
- Rating
- 4.7 (91 Google reviews)
- Address
- McCreary County, KY 42653 (GPS 36.7716, -84.5121)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 26 miles southeast of Monticello in Scott County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Monticello. Its own nearest town is Oneida.
- Rating
- 4.4 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Scott County, TN 37841 (GPS 36.4954, -84.6510)
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Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls lies 28 miles east of Monticello in McCreary County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Monticello. Huge waterfall tumbling 69-ft. over a sandstone bed, offering the occasional lunar rainbow sighting.
- Rating
- 4.8 (1,511 Google reviews)
- Address
- McCreary County, KY 42634 (GPS 36.8388, -84.3450)
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Eagle Falls
Eagle Falls lies 28 miles east of Monticello in McCreary County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Monticello. 44-ft. waterfall over a rock ledge into an natural swimming hole, reached by a moderate loop trail.
- Rating
- 4.8 (85 Google reviews)
- Address
- McCreary County, KY 42634 (GPS 36.8438, -84.3439)
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Dog Slaughter Falls
Dog Slaughter Falls lies 30 miles east of Monticello in Whitley County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Monticello. This waterfall in the Daniel Boone National Forest empties into a swimming hole.
- Rating
- 4.8 (121 Google reviews)
- Address
- Whitley County, KY 40769 (GPS 36.8585, -84.3118)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Monticello sits in or near the Cumberland Plateau and Big South Fork area of Kentucky. The deep sandstone gorges of south-central Kentucky hold the state's best-known falls. Cumberland Falls, on the Cumberland River near Corbin, is a broad curtain of water over a sandstone ledge and is famous for the moonbow that can appear in its mist on clear nights near the full moon. Nearby Eagle Falls drops into a pool below a rock ledge, and Dog Slaughter Falls lies in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Yahoo Falls, in the Big South Fork area, pours over a large rock shelter. Seventy Six Falls in Clinton County empties toward Lake Cumberland, and Anglin Falls in Rockcastle County lies at the end of a forest preserve trail. Read the Kentucky waterfall guide.
By direction from Monticello: 4 to the east, 1 to the southeast, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the west. They are spread across McCreary County (3), Wayne County (1), Clinton County (1), Scott County (1), and Whitley County (1). The average distance is 21.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Monticello
Jock Falls (2.3 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Monticello
Seventy Six Falls (16 mi), Yahoo Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Monticello
The Falls (26 mi), Cumberland Falls (28 mi), Eagle Falls (28 mi), Dog Slaughter Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Monticello: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Monticello, KY?
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Monticello: 1 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Monticello?
Jock Falls in Wayne County is the closest, about 2.3 miles southwest of Monticello.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Monticello?
Cumberland Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 1,511 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Monticello in?
McCreary County (3), Wayne County (1), Clinton County (1), Scott County (1), and Whitley County (1).
How does Monticello compare with other Kentucky towns?
Monticello ranks 3rd of the 15 Kentucky towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.