Waterfalls around Asheville at a glance
There are 782 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Asheville. The nearest is Lake Louise Falls, about 6.5 mi N in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the south: 510 of the 782. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by North Carolina (619), South Carolina (139) and Tennessee (24).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Asheville | 2 |
| 25 miles of Asheville | 119 |
| 50 miles of Asheville | 782 |
Well-known falls within reach of Asheville
Rainbow Falls (19 miESE), Hickory Nut Falls (20 miSE), Looking Glass Falls (24 miSSW), Triple Falls (28 miS), Raven Cliff Falls (34 miS), Whitewater Falls (41 miSSW) and Linville Falls (43 miNE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in North Carolina, waterfalls in South Carolina.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Asheville
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Louise Falls | 6.5 mi N | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Reems Creek Falls | 7.1 mi NNW | not recorded | Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Cascades Falls | 13 mi NE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Douglas Falls | 13 mi NE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Douglas Falk | 13 mi NE | not recorded | Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Little Bearwallow Falls | 15 mi SE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Bee Branch Falls | 15 mi SW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Puncheon Camp Creek Falls | 15 mi SE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Tom's Falls | 16 mi ESE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Walker Falls | 16 mi NE | not recorded | Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Glassmine Falls | 16 mi NE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Bead and Lace Falls | 16 mi SE | not recorded | Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Toms Falls | 16 mi ESE | not recorded | Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Graybeard Falls | 16 mi ENE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Slate Rock Creek Falls | 16 mi SSW | not recorded | North Carolina |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Asheville
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 62 of the 782 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Whitewater Falls | 410 ft | 47 mi SW |
| Toxaway Falls | 246 ft | 39 mi SSW |
| Wildcat Falls | 197 ft | 28 mi SW |
| Windy Falls | 197 ft | 43 mi SSW |
| Big Falls | 197 ft | 45 mi SSW |
| Boulderfield Falls | 164 ft | 25 mi SW |
| Wintergreen Falls | 164 ft | 40 mi SSW |
| Shunkawauken Falls | 148 ft | 29 mi SE |
| Camp Creek Falls | 148 ft | 33 mi NNW |
| Sky Falls | 148 ft | 41 mi SSW |
Counties with the most falls near Asheville
Transylvania County, NC (21), Jackson County, NC (16), Henderson County, NC (6), Mitchell County, NC (5) and Yancey County, NC (4). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Brevard, Greenville, Gatlinburg, Boone, Knoxville.