Great Falls

About Great Falls

Great Falls is a named waterfall in Androscoggin County, Maine, located in Lewiston. The U.S. Geological Survey records it on the Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle at 44°05′59″ N, 70°13′21″ W (44.09980, -70.22255). Historical sources also record the names Lewiston Falls, Harris Falls, Twentymile Falls, Amitgon pontook, Twenty-Mile Falls, Amityonpontook, Lewis Falls, Great Androscoggin Falls, and The Great Falls. Named features close by in the federal gazetteer include Androscoggin River Reservoir (reservoir, 0.2 mi), Laurel Hill (summit, 0.7 mi), and Little Androscoggin River (stream, 0.8 mi). The nearest other waterfall in this directory is Basin Falls, 16 miles to the northwest.

USGS gazetteer description: Located in the Androscoggin River, between the cities of Lewiston and Auburn, just S of Fox Island. (US-T121)

More Photos

60 visitor photos are available on the Google Maps listing.

Map and Directions

The marker shows the USGS-recorded position of Great Falls. Trailheads and parking can be some distance from the falls themselves, so plan your route with an up-to-date trail map.

Visitor Ratings

Great Falls holds a 4.5 average from 12 Google reviews. Distribution by star rating:

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Named Landmarks Nearby

These named features from the USGS Geographic Names Information System lie within two miles of Great Falls. Stream positions mark the stream's mouth as recorded by USGS.

• Androscoggin River Reservoir — reservoir, 0.2 mi
• Laurel Hill — summit, 0.7 mi
• Little Androscoggin River — stream, 0.8 mi
• Mount David — summit, 0.8 mi
• Barker Mill Dam Pond — reservoir, 1.0 mi
• Lake Andrews — lake, 1.1 mi
• Jepson Brook — stream, 1.2 mi
• Merrill Hill — summit, 1.4 mi

Before You Visit

• Water levels change quickly. Flow is usually strongest after rain and during snowmelt; see the best time to visit waterfalls.
• Stay back from the brink and off wet rock. Our waterfall safety guide covers the most common hazards.
• Check land ownership and access before you go. Some named falls sit on private property or in areas without a maintained trail.
• Download offline maps and save the coordinates 44.09980, -70.22255. Use our waterfall hike packing list.

Waterfalls Near Great Falls

Basin Falls

Buckfield, ME · 16 mi northwest

★★★★☆ 3.5 (10)

Steep Falls

Norway, ME · 17 mi northwest

★★★☆☆ 3.0 (4)

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Topsham, ME · 18 mi southeast

Bisco Falls

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★★★☆☆ 2.8 (8)

Pumgustuck

Yarmouth, ME · 21 mi south

Dundee Falls

South Windham, ME · 25 mi southwest

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (5)

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