Lamoille County, Vermont
Waterfalls Near Johnson, VT
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Johnson, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Bingham Falls, 8.2 miles southwest of town. Big Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 18 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Johnson at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near Johnson, Ranked by Distance
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Bingham Falls
Bingham Falls is the closest named waterfall to Johnson, 8.2 miles to the southwest in Lamoille County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson.
- Rating
- 3.1 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cambridge, VT 05464
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Bingham Falls
Bingham Falls lies 9.1 miles southwest of Johnson in Lamoille County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Waterfall in Mt. Mansfield State Forest with deep pools & gorges housing wildlife & a trail network.
- Rating
- 4.7 (200 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stowe, VT 05672
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Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls lies 11 miles south of Johnson in Lamoille County, number 3 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Johnson. Scenic hiking trails offer sweeping views of this cascading waterfall, with gorges & pools below.
- Rating
- 4.8 (313 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stowe, VT 05672
- Website
- northeastwaterfalls.com
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Blake Falls
Blake Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Johnson in Washington County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Hardwick.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Woodbury, VT 05650
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Bolton Falls
Bolton Falls lies 20 miles south of Johnson in Washington County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Waterbury.
- Rating
- 4.1 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Waterbury, VT 05676
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Mollys Falls
Mollys Falls lies 25 miles southeast of Johnson in Washington County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Hardwick.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Marshfield, VT 05658
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Winooski Falls
Winooski Falls lies 27 miles west of Johnson in Chittenden County, number 7 of 10 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Winooski.
- Rating
- 3.4 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Burlington, VT 05404
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Moretown Falls
Moretown Falls lies 27 miles south of Johnson in Washington County, number 8 of 10 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Waterbury.
- Rating
- 2.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Moretown, VT 05660
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 27 miles northeast of Johnson in Orleans County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Newport.
- Rating
- 5.0 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Troy, VT 05859
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Highgate Falls
Highgate Falls lies 27 miles northwest of Johnson in Franklin County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Swanton.
- Rating
- 4.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Highgate, VT 05459
Where the Waterfalls Are
Johnson sits in or near the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom area of Vermont. The northern Green Mountains around Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak, hold Vermont's two most reviewed falls. Moss Glen Falls near Stowe drops through a narrow gorge with pools below, and Bingham Falls, in Mount Mansfield State Forest, tumbles through potholes and a deep chasm. To the west, the Winooski River cuts through the mountains, with Bolton Falls and Winooski Falls marking drops along its course. In the remote Northeast Kingdom, Big Falls in Orleans County is a powerful drop on the Missisquoi River in a quiet rural setting. Essex County adds a falls along the upper Connecticut River. Read the Vermont waterfall guide.
By direction from Johnson: 3 to the south, 2 to the southeast, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Washington County (4), Lamoille County (3), Chittenden County (1), Orleans County (1), and Franklin County (1). The average distance is 20.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Johnson
Bingham Falls (8.2 mi), Bingham Falls (9.1 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Johnson
Moss Glen Falls (11 mi), Blake Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Johnson
Bolton Falls (20 mi), Mollys Falls (25 mi), Winooski Falls (27 mi), Moretown Falls (27 mi), Big Falls (27 mi), Highgate Falls (27 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Johnson: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Johnson, VT?
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Johnson: 2 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Johnson?
Bingham Falls in Lamoille County is the closest, about 8.2 miles southwest of Johnson.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Johnson?
Big Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 18 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Moss Glen Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Johnson in?
Washington County (4), Lamoille County (3), Chittenden County (1), Orleans County (1), and Franklin County (1).
How does Johnson compare with other Vermont towns?
Johnson ranks 12th of the 18 Vermont towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.