Waterfalls around Louisville at a glance
There are 18 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Louisville. The nearest is Falls of the Ohio, about 1.3 mi NNW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 14 of the 18. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Indiana (13) and Kentucky (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 Louisville | 2 |
| 25 miles of Louisville | 3 |
| 50 miles of Louisville | 18 |
Well-known falls within reach of Louisville
Clifty Falls (40 miNNE) is among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Indiana.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Louisville
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of the Ohio | 1.3 mi NNW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Kentucky |
| Falls of the Ohio | 1.4 mi NNE | not recorded | Clark County, Indiana |
| Fairmont Falls | 15 mi SE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| The Big Falls | 28 mi SSW | not recorded | Meade County, Kentucky |
| Harts Falls | 34 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Chain Mill Falls | 34 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Fremont Falls | 34 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Butler Falls | 35 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Crowe Falls | 35 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Deadman Falls | 36 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Horseshoe Falls | 36 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Drennon Falls | 37 mi ENE | not recorded | Henry County, Kentucky |
| Hoffman Falls | 39 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Wallace Falls | 39 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Tunnel Falls | 39 mi NNE | not recorded | Jefferson County, Indiana |
Counties with the most falls near Louisville
Jefferson County, IN (12), Jefferson County, KY (1), Clark County, IN (1), Meade County, KY (1) and Henry County, KY (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, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville, Knoxville.