Waterfalls around Baltimore at a glance
There are 33 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Baltimore. The nearest is Round Falls, about 2.3 mi NNW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 20 of the 33. The radius reaches into 5 states, led by Maryland (13), Virginia (10) and Pennsylvania (8).
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 Baltimore | 2 |
| 25 miles of Baltimore | 3 |
| 50 miles of Baltimore | 12 |
| 100 miles of Baltimore | 33 |
Well-known falls within reach of Baltimore
Overall Run Falls (97 miWSW) is among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Virginia.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Baltimore
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Falls | 2.3 mi NNW | not recorded | Maryland |
| Cascade Falls | 8.3 mi WSW | not recorded | Maryland |
| McKeldin Falls | 15 mi WNW | not recorded | Maryland |
| Wiley Falls | 28 mi N | not recorded | Harford County, Maryland |
| Kilgores Rocks | 29 mi NNE | not recorded | Harford County, Maryland |
| Kilgore Falls | 30 mi NNE | 17 ft | Maryland |
| Amos Falls | 35 mi NE | not recorded | Cecil County, Maryland |
| Little Falls | 37 mi SW | not recorded | District of Columbia County, District of Columbia |
| Stubblefield Falls | 38 mi SW | not recorded | Maryland |
| Scott's Run Falls | 39 mi SW | not recorded | Virginia |
| Great Falls | 40 mi WSW | 46 ft | Maryland |
| Gilpins Falls | 43 mi NE | not recorded | Cecil County, Maryland |
| The Cascade | 51 mi WNW | not recorded | Frederick County, Maryland |
| Cunningham Falls | 52 mi WNW | 78 ft | Frederick County, Maryland |
| Brambleton Sign/Water Decoration | 54 mi WSW | not recorded | Virginia |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Baltimore
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 8 of the 33 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Run Falls | 93 ft | 97 mi WSW |
| Cunningham Falls | 78 ft | 52 mi WNW |
| Great Falls | 46 ft | 40 mi WSW |
| Upper Overall Run Falls | 29 ft | 97 mi WSW |
| Greasy Falls | 20 ft | 96 mi WSW |
| Kilgore Falls | 17 ft | 30 mi NNE |
| Jarrett Falls | 7 ft | 88 mi WNW |
| Old Dam Waterfall | 3 ft | 61 mi W |
Counties with the most falls near Baltimore
Harford County, MD (2), Cecil County, MD (2), Frederick County, MD (2), Philadelphia County, PA (2) and Warren County, VA (2). 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: Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Richmond, New York City, Pittsburgh.