Waterfalls around Roanoke at a glance
There are 21 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Roanoke. The nearest is Falling Rock Falls, about 6.8 mi SE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 8 of the 21. All of them are in Virginia.
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 Roanoke | 1 |
| 25 miles of Roanoke | 6 |
| 50 miles of Roanoke | 21 |
Well-known falls within reach of Roanoke
The Cascades (32 miNNW) and Falling Spring Falls (41 miN) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Virginia.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Roanoke
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falling Rock Falls | 6.8 mi SE | not recorded | Franklin County, Virginia |
| Bent Mountain Falls | 17 mi SW | 200 ft | Virginia |
| Camp Creek | 17 mi SW | not recorded | Virginia |
| Meadow Creek Falls | 18 mi NW | not recorded | Craig County, Virginia |
| Styles Falls | 22 mi SW | not recorded | Floyd County, Virginia |
| Falling Water Cascades | 24 mi NE | not recorded | Virginia |
| Apple Orchard Falls | 28 mi NE | not recorded | Botetourt County, Virginia |
| The Cascades | 32 mi NNW | not recorded | Virginia |
| Middle Cascades | 32 mi NNW | not recorded | Virginia |
| White Falls | 32 mi SSW | not recorded | Patrick County, Virginia |
| Beaverdam Falls | 32 mi NNW | not recorded | Alleghany County, Virginia |
| Lace Falls | 33 mi NE | not recorded | Virginia |
| Upper Falls | 35 mi WNW | not recorded | Giles County, Virginia |
| Cascades | 35 mi W | not recorded | Giles County, Virginia |
| Big Falls | 37 mi W | not recorded | Montgomery County, Virginia |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Roanoke
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 2 of the 21 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Spring Falls | 262 ft | 41 mi N |
| Bent Mountain Falls | 200 ft | 17 mi SW |
Counties with the most falls near Roanoke
Patrick County, VA (3), Alleghany County, VA (2), Giles County, VA (2), Franklin County, VA (1) and Craig County, VA (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: Charleston, WV, Boone, Richmond, Charlotte, Asheville.