Rockingham County, Virginia

Waterfalls Near Elkton, VA

Elkton has 16 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Cedar Falls, 4.5 miles east of town. Lower Whiteoak Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Elkton.

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

Photo of Dark Hollow Falls in Madison County, Virginia
Pictured: Dark Hollow Falls, VA

Best Waterfalls Near Elkton at a Glance

Photo of Dry Run Falls, a waterfall 0.8 miles from Cedar Falls
Pictured: nearby Dry Run Falls (0.8 mi)
Closest

Cedar Falls

4.5 miles east of Elkton.

Photo of Jones Run Falls near Grottoes, VA
With recorded history

Jones Run Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

16 Waterfalls Near Elkton, Ranked by Distance

  1. Cedar Falls

    Elkton, VA · Rockingham County · 4.5 mi east of Elkton

    Cedar Falls is the closest named waterfall to Elkton, 4.5 miles to the east in Rockingham County.

    Address
    Rockingham County, VA 22827 (GPS 38.3948, -78.5414)
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  2. Dry Run Falls

    Elkton, VA · Rockingham County · 5.2 mi east of Elkton
    3.0 (11 reviews)

    Dry Run Falls lies 5.2 miles east of Elkton in Rockingham County, number 2 of 16 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton.

    Rating
    3.0 (11 Google reviews)
    Address
    Rockingham County, VA 22827 (GPS 38.3987, -78.5278)
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  3. South River Falls

    Stanardsville, VA · Greene County · 6.9 mi east of Elkton
    4.7 (47 reviews)

    South River Falls lies 6.9 miles east of Elkton in Greene County, number 3 of 16 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Stanardsville.

    Rating
    4.7 (47 Google reviews)
    Address
    Greene County, VA 22973 (GPS 38.3796, -78.5011)
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  4. Lewis Spring Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 12 mi northeast of Elkton
    4.4 (12 reviews)

    Lewis Spring Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Elkton in Page County, number 4 of 16 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Rating
    4.4 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22851 (GPS 38.5204, -78.4495)
    Known for
    hike, waterfall
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  5. Doyles River Falls

    Grottoes, VA · Rockingham County · 12 mi south of Elkton
    4.3 (25 reviews)

    Doyles River Falls lies 12 miles south of Elkton in Rockingham County, number 5 of 16 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Grottoes.

    Rating
    4.3 (25 Google reviews)
    Address
    Rockingham County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.2382, -78.6914)
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  6. Big Rock Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 12 mi northeast of Elkton
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Big Rock Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Elkton in Madison County, number 6 of 16 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Madison County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.4954, -78.4228)
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  7. Big Falls

    Grottoes, VA · Rockingham County · 13 mi south of Elkton
    4.5 (2 reviews)

    Big Falls lies 13 miles south of Elkton in Rockingham County, number 7 of 16 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Grottoes.

    Rating
    4.5 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Rockingham County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.2299, -78.7047)
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  8. Jones Run Falls

    Grottoes, VA · Albemarle County · 13 mi south of Elkton
    4.1 (13 reviews)

    Jones Run Falls lies 13 miles south of Elkton in Albemarle County, number 8 of 16 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. USGS notes: On Jones Run, in Shenandoah NP, .5 mi upstream from the junction of Jones Run with Doyles River, 17 mi NW of Charlottesville

    Rating
    4.1 (13 Google reviews)
    Address
    Albemarle County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.2296, -78.7045)
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  9. Dark Hollow Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 13 mi northeast of Elkton
    4.7 (159 reviews)

    Dark Hollow Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Elkton in Madison County, number 9 of 16 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Elkton. Picturesque series of cascading waterfalls over greenstone, accessible by a moderate 1.4-mi. hike.

    Rating
    4.7 (159 Google reviews)
    Address
    Madison County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5190, -78.4233)
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  10. Rose River Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 14 mi northeast of Elkton
    4.9 (33 reviews)

    Rose River Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Elkton in Madison County, number 10 of 16 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Rating
    4.9 (33 Google reviews)
    Address
    Madison County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5315, -78.4083)
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  11. Climbing Rose Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 16 mi northeast of Elkton

    Climbing Rose Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Elkton in Madison County, number 11 of 16 by distance. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Address
    Madison County, VA (GPS 38.5197, -78.3664)
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  12. Cedar Run Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 17 mi northeast of Elkton
    4.9 (19 reviews)

    Cedar Run Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Elkton in Page County, number 12 of 16 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Rating
    4.9 (19 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5375, -78.3618)
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  13. Upper Whiteoak Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 18 mi northeast of Elkton
    4.9 (25 reviews)

    Upper Whiteoak Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Elkton in Page County, number 13 of 16 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Rating
    4.9 (25 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5634, -78.3636)
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  14. Lower Whiteoak Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 18 mi northeast of Elkton
    4.9 (38 reviews)

    Lower Whiteoak Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Elkton in Page County, number 14 of 16 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Rating
    4.9 (38 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5560, -78.3534)
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  15. Big Branch Falls

    Crimora, VA · Augusta County · 18 mi south of Elkton
    4.2 (5 reviews)

    Big Branch Falls lies 18 miles south of Elkton in Augusta County, number 15 of 16 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Crimora.

    Rating
    4.2 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Augusta County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.1661, -78.7467)
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  16. Goods Falls

    Luray, VA · Page County · 28 mi northeast of Elkton
    3.7 (3 reviews)

    Goods Falls lies 28 miles northeast of Elkton in Page County, number 16 of 16 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Elkton. Its own nearest town is Luray.

    Rating
    3.7 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22650 (GPS 38.7737, -78.4103)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Elkton sits in or near the Shenandoah and the Northern Blue Ridge area of Virginia. Shenandoah National Park covers the crest of the northern Blue Ridge, and dozens of hollows drop steeply from Skyline Drive to the Shenandoah Valley on one side and the Piedmont on the other. Dark Hollow Falls in Madison County cascades over greenstone along a moderate trail of about 1.4 miles, and Lower Whiteoak Falls and Overall Run Falls are among the park's favorites. South River Falls in Greene County and Jones Run Falls are farther south along the Drive. Most of these falls lie below their trailheads, so hikes go downhill first and climb back out on the return. Read the Virginia waterfall guide.

By direction from Elkton: 9 to the northeast, 4 to the south, and 3 to the east. They are spread across Page County (5), Rockingham County (4), Madison County (4), Greene County (1), Albemarle County (1), and Augusta County (1). The average distance is 13.8 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Elkton

Cedar Falls (4.5 mi), Dry Run Falls (5.2 mi), South River Falls (6.9 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Elkton

Lewis Spring Falls (12 mi), Doyles River Falls (12 mi), Big Rock Falls (12 mi), Big Falls (13 mi), Jones Run Falls (13 mi), Dark Hollow Falls (13 mi), Rose River Falls (14 mi), Climbing Rose Falls (16 mi), Cedar Run Falls (17 mi), Upper Whiteoak Falls (18 mi), Lower Whiteoak Falls (18 mi), Big Branch Falls (18 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Elkton

Goods Falls (28 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Elkton: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Elkton, VA?

16 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Elkton: 3 within 10 miles, 12 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Elkton?

Cedar Falls in Rockingham County is the closest, about 4.5 miles east of Elkton.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Elkton?

Lower Whiteoak Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Dark Hollow Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Elkton in?

Page County (5), Rockingham County (4), Madison County (4), Greene County (1), and Albemarle County (1).

How does Elkton compare with other Virginia towns?

Elkton ranks 2nd of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.