Claiborne County, Mississippi
Waterfalls Near Port Gibson, MS
There are 2 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Port Gibson. Rocky Falls is the closest at 14 miles to the east. Scutchalo Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (3.4 stars from 10 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Port Gibson at a Glance
2 Waterfalls Near Port Gibson, Ranked by Distance
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Rocky Falls
Rocky Falls is the closest named waterfall to Port Gibson, 14 miles to the east in Claiborne County.
- Address
- Claiborne County, MS (GPS 31.8957, -90.7637)
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Scutchalo Falls
Scutchalo Falls lies 17 miles east of Port Gibson in Copiah County, number 2 of 2 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Port Gibson.
- Rating
- 3.4 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Copiah County, MS 39086 (GPS 32.0377, -90.7118)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Port Gibson sits in or near the Loess Bluffs of the Southwest area of Mississippi. The bluff country east of the Mississippi River is defined by loess, a fine windblown silt deposited during the Ice Age that stands in nearly vertical walls when cut. Around Port Gibson, creeks have eroded deep, shaded ravines with sandbars, exposed roots and small falls where water drops over firmer layers of clay or gravel. Scutchalo Falls in Copiah County belongs to this broader landscape of hills and hollows. These falls are rarely tall, and their flow depends entirely on recent rain, but the ravines themselves are among the most rugged-feeling landscapes in the state. Expect informal paths and few signs. Read the Mississippi waterfall guide.
By direction from Port Gibson: 2 to the east. They are spread across Claiborne County (1) and Copiah County (1). The average distance is 15.2 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Port Gibson: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Port Gibson, MS?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Port Gibson: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Port Gibson?
Rocky Falls in Claiborne County is the closest, about 14 miles east of Port Gibson.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Port Gibson?
Scutchalo Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 3.4 stars from 10 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Port Gibson in?
Claiborne County (1) and Copiah County (1).
How does Port Gibson compare with other Mississippi towns?
Port Gibson ranks 1st of the 3 Mississippi towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.