Surry County, North Carolina
Waterfalls Near Thurmond, NC
Thurmond has 5 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Carter Falls, 5.9 miles southeast of town. Carter Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.6 stars from 97 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Virginia.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Thurmond at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Thurmond, Ranked by Distance
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Carter Falls
Carter Falls is the closest named waterfall to Thurmond, 5.9 miles to the southeast in Wilkes County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Elkin.
- Rating
- 4.6 (97 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28621 (GPS 36.2883, -80.8848)
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Little Falls
Little Falls lies 6.0 miles west of Thurmond in Wilkes County, number 2 of 12 by distance.
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28685 (GPS 36.3810, -81.0342)
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Moravian Falls
Moravian Falls lies 24 miles southwest of Thurmond in Wilkes County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Moravian Falls.
- Rating
- 4.0 (41 Google reviews)
- Address
- Moravian Falls, NC 28654
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Betseys Rock Falls
Betseys Rock Falls lies 27 miles west of Thurmond in Wilkes County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is West Jefferson.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28665 (GPS 36.2850, -81.4085)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 28 miles north of Thurmond in Grayson County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Independence.
- Rating
- 4.2 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Grayson County, VA 24330 (GPS 36.7568, -81.0912)
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 30 miles west of Thurmond in Wilkes County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is West Jefferson.
- Rating
- 4.7 (132 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28665 (GPS 36.2492, -81.4541)
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Great Falls of Dan
Great Falls of Dan lies 35 miles northeast of Thurmond in Patrick County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Stuart.
- Rating
- 3.6 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Patrick County, VA 24120 (GPS 36.6854, -80.4367)
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Tory Falls
Tory Falls lies 35 miles east of Thurmond in Stokes County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.2 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.4015, -80.2981)
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Upper Cascade Falls
Upper Cascade Falls lies 37 miles east of Thurmond in Stokes County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.8 (34 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.3959, -80.2696)
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Lower Cascade Falls
Lower Cascade Falls lies 37 miles east of Thurmond in Stokes County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Thurmond. A short walk down many rock steps leads to this scenic waterfall in Hanging Rock State Park.
- Rating
- 4.8 (194 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.4149, -80.2686)
- Known for
- steep stairs, walk to falls, swimming hole, steps to falls, easy hike
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Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls lies 37 miles east of Thurmond in Stokes County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.7 (43 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.3990, -80.2605)
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Window Falls
Window Falls lies 37 miles east of Thurmond in Stokes County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Thurmond. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.8 (35 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.4010, -80.2596)
- Known for
- climbing, easy hike, view, beautiful place, bag
Where the Waterfalls Are
Thurmond sits in or near the Foothills, Piedmont Ridges and Fall Line area of North Carolina. East of the Blue Ridge, falls are fewer but varied. In Stokes County, the Sauratown Mountains rise abruptly from the Piedmont, and Hanging Rock State Park protects several falls, including Lower Cascade Falls, reached by a short walk down many rock steps. Wilkes County, along the foot of the Blue Ridge, adds falls on streams draining the escarpment. Farther east, Nash and Edgecombe counties sit on the fall line, where the Tar River drops over rocky shoals at Rocky Mount, and Harnett and Stanly counties include falls on the Cape Fear and in the ancient, worn-down Uwharrie hills. Read the North Carolina waterfall guide.
By direction from Thurmond: 2 to the west, 1 to the north, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Wilkes County (4) and Grayson County (1). The average distance is 18.4 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Thurmond
Carter Falls (5.9 mi), Little Falls (6.0 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Thurmond
Moravian Falls (24 mi), Betseys Rock Falls (27 mi), The Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Thurmond: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Thurmond, NC?
5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Thurmond: 2 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Thurmond?
Carter Falls in Wilkes County is the closest, about 5.9 miles southeast of Thurmond.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Thurmond?
Carter Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.6 stars from 97 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Thurmond in?
Wilkes County (4) and Grayson County (1).
How does Thurmond compare with other North Carolina towns?
Thurmond ranks 27th of the 31 North Carolina towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.