Waterfalls around Boone at a glance
There are 178 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Boone. The nearest is Hebron Colony Falls, about 5.5 mi SW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the south: 96 of the 178. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by North Carolina (153), Tennessee (20) and Virginia (5).
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 Boone | 13 |
| 25 miles of Boone | 92 |
| 50 miles of Boone | 178 |
Well-known falls within reach of Boone
Linville Falls (23 miSW), Laurel Falls (26 miW) and The Cascades (49 miNE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in North Carolina, waterfalls in Tennessee, waterfalls in Virginia.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Boone
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron Colony Falls | 5.5 mi SW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| New Year's Creek Cascades | 6.3 mi S | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Glen Burney Falls | 6.5 mi S | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Dutch Creek Falls | 6.6 mi WSW | not recorded | Watauga County, North Carolina |
| Upper Glen Marie Falls | 6.6 mi S | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Lower Glen Marie Falls | 6.6 mi S | not recorded | North Carolina |
| China Creek Falls | 6.7 mi S | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Crab Orchard Falls | 6.7 mi W | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Thunderhole Falls | 7.5 mi S | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Blue Hole Falls | 7.6 mi ESE | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Lower Thunderhole Falls | 7.9 mi S | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Otter Falls | 8.8 mi WSW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Green Mountain Falls | 9.2 mi SW | not recorded | North Carolina |
| Laurel Creek Falls | 10 mi WNW | not recorded | Watauga County, North Carolina |
| Watauga Falls | 10 mi WNW | not recorded | Watauga County, North Carolina |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Boone
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 11 of the 178 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goliath Falls | 118 ft | 20 mi SSW |
| Upper Creek Falls | 98 ft | 21 mi SSW |
| Incredible Falls | 98 ft | 36 mi ENE |
| Middle Fork Rock Creek Falls | 79 ft | 45 mi SW |
| Crabtree Falls | 66 ft | 38 mi SW |
| Elk River Falls | 49 ft | 16 mi W |
| Upper Raven Cliff Falls | 46 ft | 20 mi SSW |
| Phillips Branch Falls | 43 ft | 18 mi SSW |
| Gragg Prong Falls | 33 ft | 15 mi SSW |
| Mitchell Falls | 33 ft | 46 mi SW |
Counties with the most falls near Boone
Wilkes County, NC (5), Mitchell County, NC (5), Carter County, TN (4), Yancey County, NC (4) and Watauga County, NC (3). 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: Asheville, Charlotte, Brevard, Greenville, Gatlinburg.