Kent County, Rhode Island

Waterfalls Near West Greenwich, RI

8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of West Greenwich, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Stepstone Falls, 5.5 miles west of town. Stepstone Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 75 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of West Greenwich. 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 West Greenwich at a Glance

Photo of Yantic Falls near Norwich, CT
Most visited

Yantic Falls

122 Google reviews, the most near West Greenwich.

Photo of Pawtucket Falls near Pawtucket, RI
With recorded history

Pawtucket Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

8 Waterfalls Near West Greenwich, Ranked by Distance

  1. Stepstone Falls

    West Greenwich, RI · Washington County · 5.5 mi west of West Greenwich
    4.7 (75 reviews)

    Stepstone Falls is the closest named waterfall to West Greenwich, 5.5 miles to the west in Washington County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near West Greenwich. 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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  2. Horseshoe Falls

    Charlestown, RI · Washington County · 13 mi south of West Greenwich
    4.5 (11 reviews)

    Horseshoe Falls lies 13 miles south of West Greenwich in Washington County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near West Greenwich. Its own nearest town is Charlestown.

    Rating
    4.5 (11 Google reviews)
    Address
    Richmond, RI 02892
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  3. Shetucket Falls

    Lisbon, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 20 mi west of West Greenwich
    4.4 (7 reviews)

    Shetucket Falls lies 20 miles west of West Greenwich in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near West Greenwich. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.

    Rating
    4.4 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Norwich, CT 06351
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  4. Quinebaug Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 21 mi west of West Greenwich
    3.3 (4 reviews)

    Quinebaug Falls lies 21 miles west of West Greenwich in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near West Greenwich. Its own nearest town is Norwich.

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

    Pawtucket, RI · Providence County · 22 mi northeast of West Greenwich
    3.9 (15 reviews)

    Pawtucket Falls lies 22 miles northeast of West Greenwich in Providence County, number 5 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near West Greenwich. 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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  6. Yantic Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 23 mi west of West Greenwich
    4.6 (122 reviews)

    Yantic Falls lies 23 miles west of West Greenwich in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near West Greenwich. 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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  7. Albion Falls

    Cumberland, RI · Providence County · 24 mi northeast of West Greenwich
    3.6 (5 reviews)

    Albion Falls lies 24 miles northeast of West Greenwich in Providence County, number 7 of 8 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near West Greenwich. Its own nearest town is Cumberland.

    Rating
    3.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Lincoln, RI 02865
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  8. Woonsocket Falls

    Woonsocket, RI · Providence County · 26 mi north of West Greenwich

    Woonsocket Falls lies 26 miles north of West Greenwich in Providence County, number 8 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Woonsocket.

    Address
    Providence County, RI (GPS 41.9992, -71.5178)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

By direction from West Greenwich: 4 to the west, 2 to the northeast, 1 to the north, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Southeastern Connecticut County (3), Providence County (3), and Washington County (2). The average distance is 19.4 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of West Greenwich

Stepstone Falls (5.5 mi)

10 to 20 miles of West Greenwich

Horseshoe Falls (13 mi)

20 to 30 miles of West Greenwich

Shetucket Falls (20 mi), Quinebaug Falls (21 mi), Pawtucket Falls (22 mi), Yantic Falls (23 mi), Albion Falls (24 mi), Woonsocket Falls (26 mi)

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Waterfalls Near West Greenwich: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near West Greenwich, RI?

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

What is the closest waterfall to West Greenwich?

Stepstone Falls in Washington County is the closest, about 5.5 miles west of West Greenwich.

What is the best-rated waterfall near West Greenwich?

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 West Greenwich in?

Southeastern Connecticut County (3), Providence County (3), and Washington County (2).

How does West Greenwich compare with other Rhode Island towns?

West Greenwich ranks 1st of the 5 Rhode Island towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.