Providence County, Rhode Island
Waterfalls Near Woonsocket, RI
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Woonsocket, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Woonsocket Falls, 0.3 miles southwest of town. 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 Woonsocket at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Woonsocket, Ranked by Distance
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Woonsocket Falls
Woonsocket Falls is the closest named waterfall to Woonsocket, 0.3 miles to the southwest in Providence County.
- Address
- Providence County, RI (GPS 41.9992, -71.5178)
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Albion Falls
Albion Falls lies 5.1 miles southeast of Woonsocket in Providence County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Woonsocket. Its own nearest town is Cumberland.
- Rating
- 3.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lincoln, RI 02865
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Pawtucket Falls
Pawtucket Falls lies 11 miles southeast of Woonsocket in Providence County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Woonsocket. 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 16 miles northwest of Woonsocket in Worcester County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Woonsocket. 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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The Cascade
The Cascade lies 26 miles northwest of Woonsocket in Worcester County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Woonsocket. 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 28 miles north of Woonsocket in Middlesex County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Woonsocket. 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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Stepstone Falls
Stepstone Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Woonsocket in Washington County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Woonsocket. 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
Where the Waterfalls Are
Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket: 2 to the southeast, 2 to the southwest, 2 to the northwest, and 1 to the north. They are spread across Providence County (3), Worcester County (2), Middlesex County (1), and Washington County (1). The average distance is 16.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Woonsocket
Woonsocket Falls (0.3 mi), Albion Falls (5.1 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Woonsocket
Pawtucket Falls (11 mi), Sutton Falls (16 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Woonsocket
The Cascade (26 mi), Danforth Falls (28 mi), Stepstone Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Woonsocket: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Woonsocket, RI?
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Woonsocket: 2 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Woonsocket?
Woonsocket Falls in Providence County is the closest, about 0.3 miles southwest of Woonsocket.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Woonsocket?
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 Woonsocket in?
Providence County (3), Worcester County (2), Middlesex County (1), and Washington County (1).
How does Woonsocket compare with other Rhode Island towns?
Woonsocket ranks 2nd of the 5 Rhode Island towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.