Alleghany County, Virginia

Waterfalls Near Clifton Forge, VA

Clifton Forge has 5 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Blue Suck Falls, 6.1 miles north of town. Falling Spring Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 381 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in West Virginia.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Falling Spring Falls in Alleghany County, Virginia
Pictured: Falling Spring Falls, VA

Best Waterfalls Near Clifton Forge at a Glance

12 Waterfalls Near Clifton Forge, Ranked by Distance

  1. Blue Suck Falls

    Clifton Forge, VA · Bath County · 6.1 mi north of Clifton Forge
    3.2 (9 reviews)

    Blue Suck Falls is the closest named waterfall to Clifton Forge, 6.1 miles to the north in Bath County. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge.

    Rating
    3.2 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Bath County, VA 24460 (GPS 37.9047, -79.8213)
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  2. Falling Spring Falls

    Covington, VA · Alleghany County · 7.6 mi northwest of Clifton Forge
    4.7 (381 reviews)

    Falling Spring Falls lies 7.6 miles northwest of Clifton Forge in Alleghany County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is Covington.

    Rating
    4.7 (381 Google reviews)
    Address
    Alleghany County, VA 24445 (GPS 37.8677, -79.9478)
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  3. Beaverdam Falls

    New Castle, VA · Alleghany County · 25 mi southwest of Clifton Forge
    3.9 (7 reviews)

    Beaverdam Falls lies 25 miles southwest of Clifton Forge in Alleghany County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is New Castle.

    Rating
    3.9 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Alleghany County, VA 24426 (GPS 37.6707, -80.2409)
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  4. Apple Orchard Falls

    Buchanan, VA · Botetourt County · 26 mi southeast of Clifton Forge
    4.7 (50 reviews)

    Apple Orchard Falls lies 26 miles southeast of Clifton Forge in Botetourt County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is Buchanan.

    Rating
    4.7 (50 Google reviews)
    Address
    Botetourt County, VA 24066 (GPS 37.5163, -79.5328)
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  5. Meadow Creek Falls

    New Castle, VA · Craig County · 28 mi southwest of Clifton Forge
    3.0 (6 reviews)

    Meadow Creek Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Clifton Forge in Craig County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is New Castle.

    Rating
    3.0 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Craig County, VA 24127 (GPS 37.4851, -80.1252)
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  6. Panther Falls

    Buena Vista, VA · Amherst County · 30 mi east of Clifton Forge
    4.4 (80 reviews)

    Panther Falls lies 30 miles east of Clifton Forge in Amherst County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is Buena Vista.

    Rating
    4.4 (80 Google reviews)
    Address
    Amherst County, VA 24521 (GPS 37.7071, -79.2889)
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  7. Gibbs Falls

    East Lexington, VA · Rockbridge County · 32 mi east of Clifton Forge

    Gibbs Falls lies 32 miles east of Clifton Forge in Rockbridge County, number 7 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is East Lexington.

    Address
    Rockbridge County, VA 24472 (GPS 37.9482, -79.2689)
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  8. Statons Creek Falls

    Buena Vista, VA · Amherst County · 32 mi east of Clifton Forge
    4.4 (37 reviews)

    Statons Creek Falls lies 32 miles east of Clifton Forge in Amherst County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is Buena Vista.

    Rating
    4.4 (37 Google reviews)
    Address
    Amherst County, VA 24483 (GPS 37.7687, -79.2470)
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  9. Glenn Falls

    Stuarts Draft, VA · Rockbridge County · 35 mi east of Clifton Forge
    3.0 (18 reviews)

    Glenn Falls lies 35 miles east of Clifton Forge in Rockbridge County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is Stuarts Draft.

    Rating
    3.0 (18 Google reviews)
    Address
    Rockbridge County, VA 24483 (GPS 37.9185, -79.1948)
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  10. Falls of Hills Creek

    Richwood, WV · Pocahontas County · 37 mi northwest of Clifton Forge
    4.9 (35 reviews)

    Falls of Hills Creek lies 37 miles northwest of Clifton Forge in Pocahontas County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is Richwood.

    Rating
    4.9 (35 Google reviews)
    Address
    Pocahontas County, WV 24946 (GPS 38.1737, -80.3351)
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  11. Crabtree Falls

    Nellysford, VA · Nelson County · 41 mi east of Clifton Forge
    4.9 (454 reviews)

    Crabtree Falls lies 41 miles east of Clifton Forge in Nelson County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Clifton Forge. 5 major cascades & a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 ft.

    Rating
    4.9 (454 Google reviews)
    Address
    Nelson County, VA 22976 (GPS 37.8432, -79.0745)
    Known for
    Crabtree Falls, uphill hike, elevation gain, slippery rocks, creek
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  12. Falling Rock Falls

    Vinton, VA · Franklin County · 42 mi south of Clifton Forge
    2.2 (9 reviews)

    Falling Rock Falls lies 42 miles south of Clifton Forge in Franklin County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Clifton Forge. Its own nearest town is Vinton.

    Rating
    2.2 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Franklin County, VA 24101 (GPS 37.2137, -79.8403)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Clifton Forge sits in or near the Alleghany Highlands and New River Valley area of Virginia. In the Valley and Ridge, long sandstone ridges are separated by limestone valleys, and waterfalls form where streams cut through the ridges. Falling Spring Falls in Alleghany County is fed by warm springs and drops over a limestone cliff. In Giles County, The Cascades, on Little Stony Creek near Pembroke, is one of the most popular hikes in southwest Virginia, ending at a broad fall in a rocky amphitheater. The Falls of Dismal in Giles County is a wide, low fall with a swimming hole. Craig, Bath and Montgomery counties have smaller, quieter falls in national forest. Read the Virginia waterfall guide.

By direction from Clifton Forge: 2 to the southwest, 1 to the north, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Alleghany County (2), Bath County (1), Botetourt County (1), and Craig County (1). The average distance is 18.6 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Clifton Forge

Blue Suck Falls (6.1 mi), Falling Spring Falls (7.6 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Clifton Forge

Beaverdam Falls (25 mi), Apple Orchard Falls (26 mi), Meadow Creek Falls (28 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Clifton Forge: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Clifton Forge, VA?

5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Clifton Forge: 2 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Clifton Forge?

Blue Suck Falls in Bath County is the closest, about 6.1 miles north of Clifton Forge.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Clifton Forge?

Falling Spring Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 381 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Clifton Forge in?

Alleghany County (2), Bath County (1), Botetourt County (1), and Craig County (1).

How does Clifton Forge compare with other Virginia towns?

Clifton Forge ranks 21st of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.