Waterfalls around Portland at a glance
There are 20 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Portland. The nearest is Presumpscot Falls, about 4.1 mi N in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 9 of the 20. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Maine (17) and New Hampshire (3).
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 Portland | 3 |
| 25 miles of Portland | 8 |
| 50 miles of Portland | 20 |
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Portland
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presumpscot Falls | 4.1 mi N | not recorded | Cumberland County, Maine |
| Saccarappa Falls | 5.7 mi WNW | not recorded | Cumberland County, Maine |
| Mallison Falls | 9.4 mi WNW | not recorded | Cumberland County, Maine |
| Pumgustuck | 10 mi NNE | not recorded | Cumberland County, Maine |
| Cascade Falls Waterfall | 11 mi SW | not recorded | Maine |
| Basion Cove Falls | 13 mi ENE | not recorded | Cumberland County, Maine |
| Dundee Falls | 13 mi NW | not recorded | Cumberland County, Maine |
| Steep Falls | 22 mi WNW | not recorded | Maine |
| Great Falls | 30 mi WNW | not recorded | Oxford County, Maine |
| Great Falls | 30 mi N | not recorded | Androscoggin County, Maine |
| Mayo Falls | 32 mi SSW | not recorded | York County, Maine |
| Orris Falls | 35 mi SW | not recorded | York County, Maine |
| Steep Falls | 40 mi NNW | not recorded | Oxford County, Maine |
| Basin Falls | 44 mi N | not recorded | Oxford County, Maine |
| Swans Falls | 45 mi NW | not recorded | Oxford County, Maine |
Counties with the most falls near Portland
Cumberland County, ME (6), Oxford County, ME (6), York County, ME (2) and Androscoggin County, ME (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: Boston, Burlington, Hartford, Albany.