Waterfalls around Greenville at a glance
There are 713 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Greenville. The nearest is Rock Quarry Falls, about 0.7 mi S in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 414 of the 713. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by North Carolina (499), South Carolina (213) and Georgia (1).
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 Greenville | 8 |
| 25 miles of Greenville | 109 |
| 50 miles of Greenville | 713 |
Well-known falls within reach of Greenville
Raven Cliff Falls (23 miNW), Triple Falls (27 miNNW), Whitewater Falls (32 miWNW), Rainbow Falls (36 miWNW), Looking Glass Falls (37 miNW), Hickory Nut Falls (41 miN) and Yellow Branch Falls (42 miW) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in South Carolina, waterfalls in North Carolina.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Greenville
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Quarry Falls | 0.7 mi S | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Upper Falls | 0.7 mi SW | not recorded | Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Lower Falls | 0.7 mi SSW | not recorded | Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Lower Reedy River Falls | 0.7 mi SSW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Reedy River Falls | 0.7 mi SW | 28 ft | Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Arboretum Falls | 0.8 mi SW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Conestee Falls | 6.2 mi SSE | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Pelham Falls | 9.8 mi E | not recorded | Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Pleasant Ridge Falls | 17 mi NNW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Adams Creek Falls | 17 mi WNW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Lower Wildcat Falls | 19 mi NW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Middle Wildcat Falls | 19 mi NW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Last Falls on Slickum | 19 mi NW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Sweet Thing On Slickum | 19 mi NW | not recorded | South Carolina |
| Upper Wildcat Falls | 19 mi NW | not recorded | South Carolina |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Greenville
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 51 of the 713 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Whitewater Falls | 410 ft | 38 mi WNW |
| Toxaway Falls | 246 ft | 36 mi WNW |
| Windy Falls | 197 ft | 35 mi WNW |
| Big Falls | 197 ft | 36 mi WNW |
| Wildcat Falls | 197 ft | 43 mi NW |
| Wintergreen Falls | 164 ft | 35 mi WNW |
| Boulderfield Falls | 164 ft | 45 mi NW |
| Shunkawauken Falls | 148 ft | 31 mi NNE |
| Sky Falls | 148 ft | 31 mi WNW |
| Rainbow Falls | 138 ft | 22 mi NNW |
Counties with the most falls near Greenville
Transylvania County, NC (21), Jackson County, NC (14), Greenville County, SC (8), Henderson County, NC (6) and Oconee County, SC (6). 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, Asheville, Gatlinburg, Charlotte, Boone.