Page County, Virginia

Waterfalls Near Stanley, VA

18 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Stanley, 8 of them inside 10 miles. Lewis Spring Falls is the closest at 4.8 miles to the southeast. Lower Whiteoak Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews).

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 Stanley at a Glance

Photo of Greasy Falls, a waterfall 3.2 miles from Miller Falls
Pictured: nearby Greasy Falls (3.2 mi)
With recorded history

Miller Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

18 Waterfalls Near Stanley, Ranked by Distance

  1. Lewis Spring Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 4.8 mi southeast of Stanley
    4.4 (12 reviews)

    Lewis Spring Falls is the closest named waterfall to Stanley, 4.8 miles to the southeast in Page County. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley.

    Rating
    4.4 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22851 (GPS 38.5204, -78.4495)
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    hike, waterfall
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  2. Dark Hollow Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 5.8 mi southeast of Stanley
    4.7 (159 reviews)

    Dark Hollow Falls lies 5.8 miles southeast of Stanley in Madison County, number 2 of 18 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Stanley. 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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  3. Rose River Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 5.9 mi southeast of Stanley
    4.9 (33 reviews)

    Rose River Falls lies 5.9 miles southeast of Stanley in Madison County, number 3 of 18 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley.

    Rating
    4.9 (33 Google reviews)
    Address
    Madison County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5315, -78.4083)
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  4. Big Rock Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 7.0 mi southeast of Stanley
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Big Rock Falls lies 7.0 miles southeast of Stanley in Madison County, number 4 of 18 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Madison County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.4954, -78.4228)
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  5. Upper Whiteoak Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 7.5 mi east of Stanley
    4.9 (25 reviews)

    Upper Whiteoak Falls lies 7.5 miles east of Stanley in Page County, number 5 of 18 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley.

    Rating
    4.9 (25 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5634, -78.3636)
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  6. Cedar Run Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 8.0 mi east of Stanley
    4.9 (19 reviews)

    Cedar Run Falls lies 8.0 miles east of Stanley in Page County, number 6 of 18 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley.

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

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 8.2 mi east of Stanley
    4.9 (38 reviews)

    Lower Whiteoak Falls lies 8.2 miles east of Stanley in Page County, number 7 of 18 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley.

    Rating
    4.9 (38 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22743 (GPS 38.5560, -78.3534)
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  8. Climbing Rose Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 8.3 mi southeast of Stanley

    Climbing Rose Falls lies 8.3 miles southeast of Stanley in Madison County, number 8 of 18 by distance.

    Address
    Madison County, VA (GPS 38.5197, -78.3664)
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  9. Dry Run Falls

    Elkton, VA · Rockingham County · 12 mi south of Stanley
    3.0 (11 reviews)

    Dry Run Falls lies 12 miles south of Stanley in Rockingham County, number 9 of 18 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. 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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  10. Cedar Falls

    Elkton, VA · Rockingham County · 13 mi south of Stanley

    Cedar Falls lies 13 miles south of Stanley in Rockingham County, number 10 of 18 by distance. Its own nearest town is Elkton.

    Address
    Rockingham County, VA 22827 (GPS 38.3948, -78.5414)
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  11. South River Falls

    Stanardsville, VA · Greene County · 14 mi south of Stanley
    4.7 (47 reviews)

    South River Falls lies 14 miles south of Stanley in Greene County, number 11 of 18 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. 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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  12. Goods Falls

    Luray, VA · Page County · 15 mi north of Stanley
    3.7 (3 reviews)

    Goods Falls lies 15 miles north of Stanley in Page County, number 12 of 18 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. 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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  13. Overall Run Falls

    Washington, VA · Rappahannock County · 18 mi northeast of Stanley
    4.6 (46 reviews)

    Overall Run Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Stanley in Rappahannock County, number 13 of 18 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. Scenic hiking trails through lush woods lead to this picturesque cascading waterfall.

    Rating
    4.6 (46 Google reviews)
    Address
    Rappahannock County, VA 22610 (GPS 38.7834, -78.2945)
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  14. Greasy Falls

    Washington, VA · Warren County · 19 mi northeast of Stanley
    5.0 (3 reviews)

    Greasy Falls lies 19 miles northeast of Stanley in Warren County, number 14 of 18 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. Its own nearest town is Washington.

    Rating
    5.0 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Warren County, VA 22610 (GPS 38.7740, -78.2675)
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  15. Miller Falls

    Washington, VA · Warren County · 21 mi northeast of Stanley

    Miller Falls lies 21 miles northeast of Stanley in Warren County, number 15 of 18 by distance. USGS notes: Approx. 25 feet tall; in Shenandoah National Park, on the NW slope of Mount Marshall, 2.4 mi. SSE of Browntown, 0.9 mi. WSW of Hogwallow Flat.

    Address
    Warren County, VA (GPS 38.7811, -78.2082)
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  16. Doyles River Falls

    Grottoes, VA · Rockingham County · 25 mi southwest of Stanley
    4.3 (25 reviews)

    Doyles River Falls lies 25 miles southwest of Stanley in Rockingham County, number 16 of 18 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. 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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  17. Big Falls

    Grottoes, VA · Rockingham County · 26 mi southwest of Stanley
    4.5 (2 reviews)

    Big Falls lies 26 miles southwest of Stanley in Rockingham County, number 17 of 18 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. 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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  18. Jones Run Falls

    Grottoes, VA · Albemarle County · 26 mi southwest of Stanley
    4.1 (13 reviews)

    Jones Run Falls lies 26 miles southwest of Stanley in Albemarle County, number 18 of 18 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Stanley. 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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Where the Waterfalls Are

Stanley 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 Stanley: 5 to the southeast, 3 to the northeast, 3 to the east, 3 to the south, 3 to the southwest, and 1 to the north. They are spread across Page County (5), Madison County (4), Rockingham County (4), Warren County (2), Greene County (1), and Rappahannock County (1). The average distance is 13.6 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Stanley

Lewis Spring Falls (4.8 mi), Dark Hollow Falls (5.8 mi), Rose River Falls (5.9 mi), Big Rock Falls (7.0 mi), Upper Whiteoak Falls (7.5 mi), Cedar Run Falls (8.0 mi), Lower Whiteoak Falls (8.2 mi), Climbing Rose Falls (8.3 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Stanley

Dry Run Falls (12 mi), Cedar Falls (13 mi), South River Falls (14 mi), Goods Falls (15 mi), Overall Run Falls (18 mi), Greasy Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Stanley

Miller Falls (21 mi), Doyles River Falls (25 mi), Big Falls (26 mi), Jones Run Falls (26 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Stanley: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Stanley, VA?

18 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Stanley: 8 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Stanley?

Lewis Spring Falls in Page County is the closest, about 4.8 miles southeast of Stanley.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Stanley?

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 Stanley in?

Page County (5), Madison County (4), Rockingham County (4), Warren County (2), and Greene County (1).

How does Stanley compare with other Virginia towns?

Stanley ranks 1st of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.