Greene County, Virginia
Waterfalls Near Stanardsville, VA
15 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Stanardsville, 3 of them inside 10 miles. South River Falls is the closest at 6.6 miles to the northwest. Lower Whiteoak Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews). Most of the falls are north of Stanardsville.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Stanardsville at a Glance
15 Waterfalls Near Stanardsville, Ranked by Distance
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South River Falls
South River Falls is the closest named waterfall to Stanardsville, 6.6 miles to the northwest in Greene County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville.
- Rating
- 4.7 (47 Google reviews)
- Address
- Greene County, VA 22973 (GPS 38.3796, -78.5011)
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Dry Run Falls
Dry Run Falls lies 8.5 miles northwest of Stanardsville in Rockingham County, number 2 of 15 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. Its own nearest town is Elkton.
- Rating
- 3.0 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rockingham County, VA 22827 (GPS 38.3987, -78.5278)
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls lies 8.7 miles northwest of Stanardsville in Rockingham County, number 3 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Elkton.
- Address
- Rockingham County, VA 22827 (GPS 38.3948, -78.5414)
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Big Rock Falls
Big Rock Falls lies 14 miles north of Stanardsville in Madison County, number 4 of 15 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Doyles River Falls
Doyles River Falls lies 14 miles west of Stanardsville in Rockingham County, number 5 of 15 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Jones Run Falls
Jones Run Falls lies 15 miles west of Stanardsville in Albemarle County, number 6 of 15 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 15 miles west of Stanardsville in Rockingham County, number 7 of 15 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Dark Hollow Falls
Dark Hollow Falls lies 15 miles north of Stanardsville in Madison County, number 8 of 15 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Stanardsville. 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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Lewis Spring Falls
Lewis Spring Falls lies 15 miles north of Stanardsville in Page County, number 9 of 15 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Climbing Rose Falls
Climbing Rose Falls lies 16 miles north of Stanardsville in Madison County, number 10 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Stanley.
- Address
- Madison County, VA (GPS 38.5197, -78.3664)
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Rose River Falls
Rose River Falls lies 16 miles north of Stanardsville in Madison County, number 11 of 15 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Cedar Run Falls
Cedar Run Falls lies 17 miles north of Stanardsville in Page County, number 12 of 15 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Lower Whiteoak Falls
Lower Whiteoak Falls lies 18 miles north of Stanardsville in Page County, number 13 of 15 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Upper Whiteoak Falls
Upper Whiteoak Falls lies 19 miles north of Stanardsville in Page County, number 14 of 15 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. 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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Big Branch Falls
Big Branch Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Stanardsville in Augusta County, number 15 of 15 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Stanardsville. Its own nearest town is Crimora.
- Rating
- 4.2 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Augusta County, VA 22932 (GPS 38.1661, -78.7467)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Stanardsville 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 Stanardsville: 8 to the north, 3 to the west, 3 to the northwest, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Rockingham County (4), Madison County (4), Page County (4), Greene County (1), Albemarle County (1), and Augusta County (1). The average distance is 14.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Stanardsville
South River Falls (6.6 mi), Dry Run Falls (8.5 mi), Cedar Falls (8.7 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Stanardsville
Big Rock Falls (14 mi), Doyles River Falls (14 mi), Jones Run Falls (15 mi), Big Falls (15 mi), Dark Hollow Falls (15 mi), Lewis Spring Falls (15 mi), Climbing Rose Falls (16 mi), Rose River Falls (16 mi), Cedar Run Falls (17 mi), Lower Whiteoak Falls (18 mi), Upper Whiteoak Falls (19 mi), Big Branch Falls (19 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Stanardsville: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Stanardsville, VA?
15 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Stanardsville: 3 within 10 miles, 12 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Stanardsville?
South River Falls in Greene County is the closest, about 6.6 miles northwest of Stanardsville.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Stanardsville?
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 Stanardsville in?
Rockingham County (4), Madison County (4), Page County (4), Greene County (1), and Albemarle County (1).
How does Stanardsville compare with other Virginia towns?
Stanardsville ranks 4th of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.