Waterfalls near Cleveland

30 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Cleveland, nearest first, with height and directions.

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    Waterfall names and positions: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Heights are from OpenStreetMap where a mapper recorded one. Data as of September 2026. Always check the land manager for trail status, closures and parking before you go.

    Waterfalls around Cleveland at a glance

    There are 30 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Cleveland. The nearest is Mill Creek Falls, about 5.2 mi SE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the south: 15 of the 30. All of them are in Ohio.

    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

    WithinNamed waterfalls
    10 miles of Cleveland2
    25 miles of Cleveland21
    50 miles of Cleveland30

    Well-known falls within reach of Cleveland

    Chagrin Falls (16 miESE) and Brandywine Falls (17 miSSE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Ohio.

    The 15 nearest waterfalls to Cleveland

    WaterfallDistanceHeightWhere
    Mill Creek Falls 5.2 mi SE not recorded Cuyahoga County, Ohio
    Dugway Brook Falls 6.4 mi E not recorded Ohio
    Columbia Beach Falls 11 mi W not recorded Ohio
    Bridal Veil Falls 12 mi SE not recorded Cuyahoga County, Ohio
    Great Falls 12 mi SE not recorded Cuyahoga County, Ohio
    Great Falls of Tinker's Creek 12 mi SE 13 ft Ohio
    Berea Falls 12 mi SW not recorded Ohio
    Quarry Lane Horseshoe Falls 13 mi SW not recorded Ohio
    Twin Sisters Falls 13 mi SSE not recorded Ohio
    Olmsted Falls 14 mi SW not recorded Ohio
    Deer Lick Cave Falls 14 mi SSE not recorded Ohio
    Buttermilk Falls 14 mi ENE not recorded Ohio
    Greenwood Falls 15 mi SSE not recorded Ohio
    Deans Fall 16 mi E not recorded Geauga County, Ohio
    Chagrin Falls 16 mi ESE not recorded Cuyahoga County, Ohio

    Counties with the most falls near Cleveland

    Cuyahoga County, OH (4), Summit County, OH (3), Portage County, OH (2), Geauga County, OH (1) and Lake 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: Pittsburgh, Columbus, Buffalo, Charleston, WV, Cincinnati.

    Waterfalls near Cleveland: common questions

    How many waterfalls are near Cleveland?

    Our map has 30 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Cleveland, 21 of them within 25 miles. The count uses USGS and OpenStreetMap names as of 2026-09-23; unnamed and seasonal falls are extra.

    What is the closest waterfall to Cleveland?

    Mill Creek Falls, about 5.2 mi SE of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

    What is the tallest waterfall near Cleveland?

    Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Great Falls of Tinker's Creek at about 13 ft, 12 mi SE of Cleveland. Published heights vary between sources.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls near Cleveland?

    Spring and after heavy rain. Many falls slow to a trickle in summer, and some freeze into ice columns in cold winters.