Providence County, Rhode Island
Waterfalls Near Cumberland, RI
5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Cumberland, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Albion Falls is the closest at 1.5 miles to the southwest. Stepstone Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 75 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Massachusetts.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Cumberland at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Cumberland, Ranked by Distance
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Albion Falls
Albion Falls is the closest named waterfall to Cumberland, 1.5 miles to the southwest in Providence County. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland.
- Rating
- 3.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lincoln, RI 02865
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Woonsocket Falls
Woonsocket Falls lies 4.9 miles northwest of Cumberland in Providence County, number 2 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Woonsocket.
- Address
- Providence County, RI (GPS 41.9992, -71.5178)
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Pawtucket Falls
Pawtucket Falls lies 6.7 miles south of Cumberland in Providence County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. USGS notes: The dividing point between the Blackstone and Seekonk Rivers in Pawtucket; City of Pawtucket
- Rating
- 3.9 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Sutton Falls
Sutton Falls lies 20 miles northwest of Cumberland in Worcester County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. USGS notes: Just SE of an unnamed lake 1 mi SE of West Sutton; Town of Sutton.
- Rating
- 4.0 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sutton, MA 01590
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Stepstone Falls
Stepstone Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Cumberland in Washington County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. 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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The Cascade
The Cascade lies 31 miles northwest of Cumberland in Worcester County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. USGS notes: On an unnamed stream 0.2 mi W of Cook Pond and 0.6 mi NE of West Tatnuck; City of Worcester.
- Rating
- 4.4 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Worcester, MA 01602
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Danforth Falls
Danforth Falls lies 31 miles north of Cumberland in Middlesex County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. Small cascading waterfall located in quaint forest surrounds & near hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.1 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hudson, MA 01749
- Known for
- easy walk, serene, peaceful, hike, waterfall
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls lies 37 miles south of Cumberland in Washington County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. Its own nearest town is Charlestown.
- Rating
- 4.5 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, RI 02892
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Shetucket Falls
Shetucket Falls lies 42 miles southwest of Cumberland in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.
- Rating
- 4.4 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06351
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Quinebaug Falls
Quinebaug Falls lies 42 miles southwest of Cumberland in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. Its own nearest town is Norwich.
- Rating
- 3.3 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Preston, CT 06365
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Yantic Falls
Yantic Falls lies 45 miles southwest of Cumberland in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Cumberland. 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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Wicassic Falls
Wicassic Falls lies 47 miles north of Cumberland in Middlesex County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Cumberland. Although only dropping a short distance, this wide waterfall is famous in the area.
- Rating
- 2.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Tyngsborough, MA 01879
Where the Waterfalls Are
Cumberland sits in or near the Blackstone River Valley area of Rhode Island. Providence County's falls are steeped in industrial history. Pawtucket Falls, in the heart of Pawtucket, drops over a ledge beside Slater Mill, part of the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, and is best seen from nearby bridges and riverside paths. Upstream, Albion Falls is another listed site in the valley, and further falls and dams punctuate the river around Woonsocket. These are urban and village falls, often partly shaped by dams and mill races, and they appeal as much to visitors interested in the Industrial Revolution as to waterfall seekers. Read the Rhode Island waterfall guide.
By direction from Cumberland: 2 to the southwest, 2 to the northwest, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Providence County (3), Worcester County (1), and Washington County (1). The average distance is 12.7 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Cumberland
Albion Falls (1.5 mi), Woonsocket Falls (4.9 mi), Pawtucket Falls (6.7 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Cumberland
Sutton Falls (20 mi), Stepstone Falls (30 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Cumberland: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Cumberland, RI?
5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Cumberland: 3 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Cumberland?
Albion Falls in Providence County is the closest, about 1.5 miles southwest of Cumberland.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Cumberland?
Stepstone Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 75 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Cumberland in?
Providence County (3), Worcester County (1), and Washington County (1).
How does Cumberland compare with other Rhode Island towns?
Cumberland ranks 4th of the 5 Rhode Island towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.