Franklin County, Vermont
Waterfalls Near Swanton, VT
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Swanton, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Highgate Falls is the closest at 3.9 miles to the east. Winooski Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (3.4 stars from 10 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in New York.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Swanton at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Swanton, Ranked by Distance
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Highgate Falls
Highgate Falls is the closest named waterfall to Swanton, 3.9 miles to the east in Franklin County. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton.
- Rating
- 4.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Highgate, VT 05459
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Kent Falls
Kent Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Swanton in Clinton County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Morrisonville.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Schuyler Falls, NY 12962
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Winooski Falls
Winooski Falls lies 30 miles south of Swanton in Chittenden County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Winooski.
- Rating
- 3.4 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Burlington, VT 05404
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Bingham Falls
Bingham Falls lies 30 miles southeast of Swanton in Lamoille County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Johnson.
- Rating
- 3.1 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cambridge, VT 05464
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls lies 32 miles southwest of Swanton in Clinton County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Keeseville.
- Rating
- 4.7 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Chesterfield, NY 12911
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Alice Falls
Alice Falls lies 32 miles southwest of Swanton in Clinton County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Keeseville.
- Rating
- 5.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Keeseville, NY 12944
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Bingham Falls
Bingham Falls lies 33 miles southeast of Swanton in Lamoille County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. 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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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 35 miles southwest of Swanton in Essex County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Keeseville.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Chesterfield, NY 12944
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 36 miles east of Swanton in Orleans County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Newport.
- Rating
- 5.0 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Troy, VT 05859
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Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls lies 39 miles southeast of Swanton in Lamoille County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Swanton. 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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Bolton Falls
Bolton Falls lies 41 miles south of Swanton in Washington County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Waterbury.
- Rating
- 4.1 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Waterbury, VT 05676
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High Falls
High Falls lies 47 miles west of Swanton in Franklin County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Swanton. Its own nearest town is Malone.
- Rating
- 4.3 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Chateaugay, NY 12920
Where the Waterfalls Are
Swanton 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 Swanton: 1 to the east, 1 to the south, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Franklin County (1), Clinton County (1), and Chittenden County (1). The average distance is 20.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Swanton
Highgate Falls (3.9 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Swanton
Kent Falls (28 mi), Winooski Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Swanton: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Swanton, VT?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Swanton: 1 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 Swanton?
Highgate Falls in Franklin County is the closest, about 3.9 miles east of Swanton.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Swanton?
Winooski Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 3.4 stars from 10 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Swanton in?
Franklin County (1), Clinton County (1), and Chittenden County (1).
How does Swanton compare with other Vermont towns?
Swanton ranks 17th of the 18 Vermont towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.