Rappahannock County, Virginia

Waterfalls Near Washington, VA

14 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Washington, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Miller Falls is the closest at 5.4 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 southwest of Washington.

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 Washington at a Glance

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

Miller Falls

5.4 miles northwest of Washington.

14 Waterfalls Near Washington, Ranked by Distance

  1. Miller Falls

    Washington, VA · Warren County · 5.4 mi northwest of Washington

    Miller Falls is the closest named waterfall to Washington, 5.4 miles to the northwest in Warren County. 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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  2. Greasy Falls

    Washington, VA · Warren County · 7.2 mi northwest of Washington
    5.0 (3 reviews)

    Greasy Falls lies 7.2 miles northwest of Washington in Warren County, number 2 of 14 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Washington.

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

    Washington, VA · Rappahannock County · 8.7 mi northwest of Washington
    4.6 (46 reviews)

    Overall Run Falls lies 8.7 miles northwest of Washington in Rappahannock County, number 3 of 14 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  4. Goods Falls

    Luray, VA · Page County · 14 mi west of Washington
    3.7 (3 reviews)

    Goods Falls lies 14 miles west of Washington in Page County, number 4 of 14 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  5. Lower Whiteoak Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 15 mi southwest of Washington
    4.9 (38 reviews)

    Lower Whiteoak Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Washington in Page County, number 5 of 14 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  6. Upper Whiteoak Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 15 mi southwest of Washington
    4.9 (25 reviews)

    Upper Whiteoak Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Washington in Page County, number 6 of 14 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  7. Cedar Run Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 16 mi southwest of Washington
    4.9 (19 reviews)

    Cedar Run Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Washington in Page County, number 7 of 14 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  8. Climbing Rose Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 17 mi southwest of Washington

    Climbing Rose Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Washington in Madison County, number 8 of 14 by distance. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Address
    Madison County, VA (GPS 38.5197, -78.3664)
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  9. Rose River Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 18 mi southwest of Washington
    4.9 (33 reviews)

    Rose River Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Washington in Madison County, number 9 of 14 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  10. Dark Hollow Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 20 mi southwest of Washington
    4.7 (159 reviews)

    Dark Hollow Falls lies 20 miles southwest of Washington in Madison County, number 10 of 14 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Washington. 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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  11. Lewis Spring Falls

    Stanley, VA · Page County · 21 mi southwest of Washington
    4.4 (12 reviews)

    Lewis Spring Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Washington in Page County, number 11 of 14 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. Its own nearest town is Stanley.

    Rating
    4.4 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Page County, VA 22851 (GPS 38.5204, -78.4495)
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  12. Big Rock Falls

    Stanley, VA · Madison County · 21 mi southwest of Washington
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Big Rock Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Washington in Madison County, number 12 of 14 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  13. Dry Run Falls

    Elkton, VA · Rockingham County · 29 mi southwest of Washington
    3.0 (11 reviews)

    Dry Run Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Washington in Rockingham County, number 13 of 14 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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  14. South River Falls

    Stanardsville, VA · Greene County · 30 mi southwest of Washington
    4.7 (47 reviews)

    South River Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Washington in Greene County, number 14 of 14 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Washington. 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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Where the Waterfalls Are

Washington 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 Washington: 10 to the southwest, 3 to the northwest, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Page County (5), Madison County (4), Warren County (2), Rappahannock County (1), Rockingham County (1), and Greene County (1). The average distance is 17.0 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Washington

Miller Falls (5.4 mi), Greasy Falls (7.2 mi), Overall Run Falls (8.7 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Washington

Goods Falls (14 mi), Lower Whiteoak Falls (15 mi), Upper Whiteoak Falls (15 mi), Cedar Run Falls (16 mi), Climbing Rose Falls (17 mi), Rose River Falls (18 mi), Dark Hollow Falls (20 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Washington

Lewis Spring Falls (21 mi), Big Rock Falls (21 mi), Dry Run Falls (29 mi), South River Falls (30 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Washington: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Washington, VA?

14 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Washington: 3 within 10 miles, 7 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Washington?

Miller Falls in Warren County is the closest, about 5.4 miles northwest of Washington.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Washington?

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 Washington in?

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

How does Washington compare with other Virginia towns?

Washington ranks 5th of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.