Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls near Banner Elk, NC
8 named waterfalls have Banner Elk, NC as their nearest town, the tallest mapped one being Elk River Falls at about 49 feet. The closest to town are She Falls Falls (3 mi), Buckeye Creek Falls (5 mi) and Elk River Falls (6 mi).
- Elk River Falls 49 ft Directions
- Buckeye Creek Falls Directions
- Jones Falls Directions
- Laurel Creek Falls Directions
- Mountaineer Falls Directions
- She Falls Falls Directions
- Splash Dam Falls Directions
- Twisting Falls Directions
More waterfalls within 25 miles
- Buckeye Creek Falls near Banner Elk · 2 mi Directions
- Splash Dam Falls near Banner Elk · 2 mi Directions
- Elk River Falls 49 ft · near Banner Elk · 2 mi Directions
- Twisting Falls near Banner Elk · 2 mi Directions
- Mountaineer Falls near Banner Elk · 2 mi Directions
- Jones Falls near Banner Elk · 3 mi Directions
- She Falls Falls near Banner Elk · 4 mi Directions
- Laurel Creek Falls near Banner Elk · 5 mi Directions
- Crab Orchard Falls near Foscoe · 8 mi Directions
- Dutch Creek Falls near Foscoe · 9 mi Directions
For the trail to the falls
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With kids? See the playgrounds in Banner Elk.
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Frequently asked questions
What waterfalls are near Banner Elk, NC?
Elk River Falls, Buckeye Creek Falls, Jones Falls, Laurel Creek Falls, Mountaineer Falls and She Falls Falls and 2 more. Each has a directions link on this page.
What is the tallest waterfall near Banner Elk?
Of those with a mapped height, Elk River Falls at about 49 feet.
What other waterfalls are within driving distance of Banner Elk?
Within about 25 miles: Buckeye Creek Falls near Banner Elk, Splash Dam Falls near Banner Elk, Elk River Falls near Banner Elk and Twisting Falls near Banner Elk.