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Waterfalls in Kentucky

We list 75 named waterfalls in Kentucky, with the most near Frenchburg (27), Corbin (11) and McKee (4). The tallest mapped one is Mariba Fork Falls at about 112 feet.

Waterfall areas: near Frenchburg (27) · near Corbin (11)

Near Frenchburg 27

Near Corbin 11

Near McKee 4

Near Whitley City 4

Near Jamestown 4

Near London 3

Near Beattyville 3

Near Sturgis 2

Near Lexington 2

Near Wilmore 2

Near North Corbin 2

Near Monticello 2

Near Berea 1

Near Frankfort 1

Near Stearns 1

Near Greensburg 1

Near Williamsburg 1

Near Mount Washington 1

Near Annville 1

Near Albany 1

Near Mount Vernon 1

Data from OpenStreetMap. Many Kentucky falls are on public land; some are private, so respect posted signs. 66 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas of Kentucky have the most waterfalls?

The most waterfalls in our data are near Frenchburg (27), Corbin (11) and McKee (4). Among the tallest are Mariba Fork Falls (112 ft), Lili’s Leap Falls (95 ft) and Dog Slaughter Falls (20 ft).

What is the tallest waterfall in Kentucky?

Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Mariba Fork Falls near Frenchburg is the tallest at about 112 feet. Heights for Kentucky come from OpenStreetMap and are not mapped for every fall.