Washington County, Rhode Island

Waterfalls Near Charlestown, RI

There are 6 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Charlestown, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Horseshoe Falls, 4.5 miles north of town. Stepstone Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 75 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Charlestown. The list includes falls across the line in Connecticut.

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

Photo of Yantic Falls in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut
Pictured: Yantic Falls, CT

Best Waterfalls Near Charlestown at a Glance

Photo of Yantic Falls near Norwich, CT
Most visited

Yantic Falls

122 Google reviews, the most near Charlestown.

6 Waterfalls Near Charlestown, Ranked by Distance

  1. Horseshoe Falls

    Charlestown, RI · Washington County · 4.5 mi north of Charlestown
    4.5 (11 reviews)

    Horseshoe Falls is the closest named waterfall to Charlestown, 4.5 miles to the north in Washington County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Charlestown.

    Rating
    4.5 (11 Google reviews)
    Address
    Richmond, RI 02892
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  2. Stepstone Falls

    West Greenwich, RI · Washington County · 17 mi north of Charlestown
    4.7 (75 reviews)

    Stepstone Falls lies 17 miles north of Charlestown in Washington County, number 2 of 6 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Charlestown. Set in a wooded area, this picturesque waterfall is a series of gentle cascades over broad ledges.

    Rating
    4.7 (75 Google reviews)
    Address
    West Greenwich, RI 02817
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  3. Quinebaug Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 24 mi northwest of Charlestown
    3.3 (4 reviews)

    Quinebaug Falls lies 24 miles northwest of Charlestown in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 3 of 6 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Charlestown. Its own nearest town is Norwich.

    Rating
    3.3 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Preston, CT 06365
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  4. Shetucket Falls

    Lisbon, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 25 mi northwest of Charlestown
    4.4 (7 reviews)

    Shetucket Falls lies 25 miles northwest of Charlestown in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 4 of 6 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Charlestown. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.

    Rating
    4.4 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Norwich, CT 06351
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  5. Yantic Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 25 mi northwest of Charlestown
    4.6 (122 reviews)

    Yantic Falls lies 25 miles northwest of Charlestown in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 5 of 6 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Charlestown. Dam & natural waterfall in a scenic environment with hiking trails & legends of the Mohegan Indians.

    Rating
    4.6 (122 Google reviews)
    Address
    Norwich, CT 06360
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  6. Silver Falls

    Oxoboxo River, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 30 mi west of Charlestown
    2.0 (1 reviews)

    Silver Falls lies 30 miles west of Charlestown in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 6 of 6 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Charlestown. Its own nearest town is Oxoboxo River.

    Rating
    2.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Waterford, CT 06333
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Charlestown sits in or near the South County Woodlands area of Rhode Island. Southwestern Rhode Island is the state's most forested corner, with large tracts of public land, pine and oak woods, and clear, tea-colored streams. Stepstone Falls is the highlight, a series of gentle cascades over broad granite ledges on the Falls River, set in quiet woods in the Arcadia area of western Rhode Island. Horseshoe Falls, in the village of Shannock on the Pawcatuck River, is a curving drop at a historic mill site. Falls here are low, but the settings are peaceful and the hiking among glacial boulders and stone walls is pleasant in any season. Read the Rhode Island waterfall guide.

By direction from Charlestown: 3 to the northwest, 2 to the north, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Southeastern Connecticut County (4) and Washington County (2). The average distance is 20.9 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Charlestown

Horseshoe Falls (4.5 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Charlestown

Stepstone Falls (17 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Charlestown

Quinebaug Falls (24 mi), Shetucket Falls (25 mi), Yantic Falls (25 mi), Silver Falls (30 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Charlestown: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Charlestown, RI?

6 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Charlestown: 1 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Charlestown?

Horseshoe Falls in Washington County is the closest, about 4.5 miles north of Charlestown.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Charlestown?

Stepstone Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 75 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Yantic Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Charlestown in?

Southeastern Connecticut County (4) and Washington County (2).

How does Charlestown compare with other Rhode Island towns?

Charlestown ranks 3rd of the 5 Rhode Island towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.