Waterfalls around Cincinnati at a glance
There are 47 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Cincinnati. The nearest is Lower Buckeye Falls, about 14 mi NNE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the south: 16 of the 47. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by Kentucky (17), Indiana (16) and Ohio (14).
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 Cincinnati | 0 |
| 25 miles of Cincinnati | 2 |
| 50 miles of Cincinnati | 6 |
| 100 miles of Cincinnati | 47 |
Well-known falls within reach of Cincinnati
Clifty Falls (55 miWSW) and Cedar Falls (64 miESE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Indiana, waterfalls in Ohio.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Cincinnati
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Buckeye Falls | 14 mi NNE | not recorded | Ohio |
| Buckeye Falls | 14 mi NNE | not recorded | Ohio |
| Georgetown Waterfall | 35 mi ESE | not recorded | Ohio |
| Horseshoe Falls | 36 mi NE | 3 ft | Ohio |
| Crawdad Falls | 38 mi NE | not recorded | Ohio |
| Derbyshire Falls | 46 mi NW | not recorded | Franklin County, Indiana |
| Elkhorn Falls | 50 mi NNW | not recorded | Wayne County, Indiana |
| Hoffman Falls | 55 mi WSW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Tunnel Falls | 55 mi WSW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Little Clifty Falls | 55 mi WSW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Clifty Falls | 55 mi WSW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Wallace Falls | 55 mi WSW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Thistlethwaite Falls | 55 mi NNW | not recorded | Indiana |
| Drennon Falls | 56 mi SW | not recorded | Henry County, Kentucky |
| Horseshoe Falls | 57 mi WSW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Cincinnati
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 6 of the 47 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariba Fork Falls | 112 ft | 97 mi SSE |
| Lili’s Leap Falls | 94 ft | 98 mi SSE |
| Cedar Cliff Falls | 23 ft | 58 mi NE |
| Quiverheart Falls | 20 ft | 61 mi ESE |
| Cedar Falls | 16 ft | 64 mi ESE |
| Horseshoe Falls | 3 ft | 36 mi NE |
Counties with the most falls near Cincinnati
Jefferson County, IN (12), Franklin County, IN (1), Wayne County, IN (1), Henry County, KY (1) and Adams County, OH (1). 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: Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, Charleston, WV.