Penobscot County, Maine

Waterfalls Near Millinocket, ME

There are 29 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Millinocket, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Grand Falls is the closest at 3.1 miles to the south. Katahdin Stream Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 12 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Millinocket.

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

Photo of Abol Falls in Piscataquis County, Maine
Pictured: Abol Falls, ME

Best Waterfalls Near Millinocket at a Glance

Photo of Ledge Falls, a waterfall 7.8 miles from Grand Falls
Pictured: nearby Ledge Falls (7.8 mi)
Closest

Grand Falls

3.1 miles south of Millinocket.

Photo of Abol Falls near Millinocket, ME
Most visited

Abol Falls

14 Google reviews, the most near Millinocket.

29 Waterfalls Near Millinocket, Ranked by Distance

  1. Grand Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Penobscot County · 3.1 mi south of Millinocket

    Grand Falls is the closest named waterfall to Millinocket, 3.1 miles to the south in Penobscot County.

    Address
    North Penobscot, ME 04462
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  2. Grindstone Falls

    East Millinocket, ME · Penobscot County · 7.5 mi northeast of Millinocket

    Grindstone Falls lies 7.5 miles northeast of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 2 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is East Millinocket.

    Address
    Penobscot County, ME (GPS 45.7284, -68.5917)
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  3. Ledge Falls

    East Millinocket, ME · Penobscot County · 7.9 mi east of Millinocket
    3.8 (5 reviews)

    Ledge Falls lies 7.9 miles east of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 3 of 29 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket. Its own nearest town is East Millinocket.

    Rating
    3.8 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Medway, ME 04460
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  4. Ambajejus Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 11 mi northwest of Millinocket

    Ambajejus Falls lies 11 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 4 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 45.7364, -68.8989)
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  5. Passamagamet Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 12 mi northwest of Millinocket
    3.0 (1 reviews)

    Passamagamet Falls lies 12 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 5 of 29 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    3.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  6. Debsconeag Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 14 mi northwest of Millinocket
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Debsconeag Falls lies 14 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 6 of 29 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  7. Whetstone Falls

    Patten, ME · Penobscot County · 15 mi north of Millinocket

    Whetstone Falls lies 15 miles north of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 7 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Penobscot County, ME (GPS 45.8648, -68.6220)
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  8. Pockwockamus Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 16 mi northwest of Millinocket
    3.0 (1 reviews)

    Pockwockamus Falls lies 16 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 8 of 29 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    3.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  9. Abol Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 17 mi northwest of Millinocket
    4.6 (14 reviews)

    Abol Falls lies 17 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 9 of 29 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Millinocket.

    Rating
    4.6 (14 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
    Known for
    view
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  10. Mud Gauntlet Falls

    Brownville, ME · Piscataquis County · 18 mi southwest of Millinocket

    Mud Gauntlet Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 10 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Brownville.

    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04414
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  11. Gauntlet Falls

    Brownville, ME · Piscataquis County · 18 mi southwest of Millinocket
    4.0 (3 reviews)

    Gauntlet Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 11 of 29 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket. Its own nearest town is Brownville.

    Rating
    4.0 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04414
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  12. Nesowadnehunk Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 20 mi northwest of Millinocket
    5.0 (4 reviews)

    Nesowadnehunk Falls lies 20 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 12 of 29 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    5.0 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  13. Gilman Falls

    Patten, ME · Penobscot County · 20 mi north of Millinocket

    Gilman Falls lies 20 miles north of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 13 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Penobscot County, ME (GPS 45.9514, -68.6948)
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  14. Orin Falls

    Patten, ME · Penobscot County · 20 mi north of Millinocket
    4.0 (1 reviews)

    Orin Falls lies 20 miles north of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 14 of 29 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Rating
    4.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    North Penobscot, ME 04765
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  15. Katahdin Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 21 mi northwest of Millinocket
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Katahdin Falls lies 21 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 15 of 29 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  16. Katahdin Stream Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 21 mi northwest of Millinocket
    5.0 (12 reviews)

    Katahdin Stream Falls lies 21 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 16 of 29 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    5.0 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  17. Big Niagara Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 22 mi northwest of Millinocket
    4.9 (8 reviews)

    Big Niagara Falls lies 22 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 17 of 29 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    4.9 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  18. Little Niagara Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 22 mi northwest of Millinocket

    Little Niagara Falls lies 22 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 18 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 45.8723, -69.0398)
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  19. Gordon Falls

    East Millinocket, ME · Penobscot County · 22 mi southeast of Millinocket

    Gordon Falls lies 22 miles southeast of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 19 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is East Millinocket.

    Address
    Winn, ME 04495
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  20. Big Ambejackmockamus Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 23 mi northwest of Millinocket

    Big Ambejackmockamus Falls lies 23 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 20 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 45.8659, -69.0920)
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  21. Little Ambejackmockamus Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 24 mi northwest of Millinocket

    Little Ambejackmockamus Falls lies 24 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 21 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 45.8714, -69.1123)
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  22. Ledge Falls

    Patten, ME · Piscataquis County · 25 mi north of Millinocket

    Ledge Falls lies 25 miles north of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 22 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  23. Norway Falls

    Patten, ME · Piscataquis County · 25 mi north of Millinocket

    Norway Falls lies 25 miles north of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 23 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  24. Grand Falls

    Patten, ME · Piscataquis County · 25 mi north of Millinocket

    Grand Falls lies 25 miles north of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 24 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 46.0075, -68.8714)
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  25. Bowlin Falls

    Patten, ME · Penobscot County · 26 mi north of Millinocket

    Bowlin Falls lies 26 miles north of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 25 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Penobscot County, ME (GPS 46.0387, -68.7234)
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  26. Ledge Falls

    Millinocket, ME · Piscataquis County · 27 mi northwest of Millinocket
    4.8 (12 reviews)

    Ledge Falls lies 27 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 26 of 29 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Millinocket.

    Rating
    4.8 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
    Known for
    fun
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  27. Green Falls

    Patten, ME · Piscataquis County · 27 mi northwest of Millinocket

    Green Falls lies 27 miles northwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 27 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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  28. Hays Brook Falls

    Greenville, ME · Piscataquis County · 30 mi southwest of Millinocket

    Hays Brook Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Millinocket in Piscataquis County, number 28 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Greenville.

    Address
    Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04414
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  29. Stair Falls

    Patten, ME · Penobscot County · 30 mi north of Millinocket

    Stair Falls lies 30 miles north of Millinocket in Penobscot County, number 29 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Patten.

    Address
    Penobscot County, ME (GPS 46.0869, -68.7759)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Millinocket sits in or near the North Woods and Moosehead Highlands area of Maine. This is the largest and wildest waterfall region in New England, spanning the Moosehead Lake area, Baxter State Park country and the commercial forests that surround them. Many falls lie on slate and granite bedrock in remote valleys reached by logging roads or long hikes. Little Wilson Falls in Piscataquis County drops into a slate gorge along the Appalachian Trail, and Houston Brook Falls in Somerset County is a well-loved short hike. Near Patten in Penobscot County, Shin Falls is a quieter stop near Shin Pond. Numbers alone tell the story here: these three counties hold more than 50 of the state's falls. Read the Maine waterfall guide.

By direction from Millinocket: 14 to the northwest, 8 to the north, 3 to the southwest, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the east, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Piscataquis County (20) and Penobscot County (9). The average distance is 19.7 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Millinocket

Grand Falls (3.1 mi), Grindstone Falls (7.5 mi), Ledge Falls (7.9 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Millinocket

Ambajejus Falls (11 mi), Passamagamet Falls (12 mi), Debsconeag Falls (14 mi), Whetstone Falls (15 mi), Pockwockamus Falls (16 mi), Abol Falls (17 mi), Mud Gauntlet Falls (18 mi), Gauntlet Falls (18 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Millinocket

Nesowadnehunk Falls (20 mi), Gilman Falls (20 mi), Orin Falls (20 mi), Katahdin Falls (21 mi), Katahdin Stream Falls (21 mi), Big Niagara Falls (22 mi), Little Niagara Falls (22 mi), Gordon Falls (22 mi), Big Ambejackmockamus Falls (23 mi), Little Ambejackmockamus Falls (24 mi), Ledge Falls (25 mi), Norway Falls (25 mi), Grand Falls (25 mi), Bowlin Falls (26 mi), Ledge Falls (27 mi), Green Falls (27 mi), Hays Brook Falls (30 mi), Stair Falls (30 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Millinocket: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Millinocket, ME?

29 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Millinocket: 3 within 10 miles, 8 10 to 20 miles, 18 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Millinocket?

Grand Falls in Penobscot County is the closest, about 3.1 miles south of Millinocket.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Millinocket?

Katahdin Stream Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 12 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Abol Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Millinocket in?

Piscataquis County (20) and Penobscot County (9).

How does Millinocket compare with other Maine towns?

Millinocket ranks 2nd of the 37 Maine towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.