Waterfalls near Columbus, NC

11 named waterfalls have Columbus, NC as their nearest town, the tallest mapped one being Shunkawauken Falls at about 148 feet. Nearest to Columbus: Lower Horse Creek Falls, Shunkawauken Falls and Fungi Falls.

Shunkawauken Falls 148 ft Directions
Bradley Cooper Falls Directions
Cavern Falls Directions
Fungi Falls Directions
Green Grotto Falls Directions
Lower Cavern Falls Directions
Lower Horse Creek Falls Directions
Marilou Bradley Falls Directions
Milton Bradley Falls Directions
Rainy Falls Directions
Turtle Rock Falls Directions

More waterfalls within 25 miles

Fungi Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Cavern Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Rainy Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Lower Cavern Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Turtle Rock Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Marilou Bradley Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Bradley Cooper Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Milton Bradley Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Green Grotto Falls near Columbus · 1 mi Directions
Big Bradley Falls 75 ft · near Tryon · 2 mi Directions

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Frequently asked questions

What waterfalls are near Columbus, NC?

Shunkawauken Falls, Bradley Cooper Falls, Cavern Falls, Fungi Falls, Green Grotto Falls and Lower Cavern Falls and 5 more. Each has a directions link on this page.

What is the tallest waterfall near Columbus?

Of those with a mapped height, Shunkawauken Falls at about 148 feet.

What other waterfalls are within driving distance of Columbus?

Within about 25 miles: Fungi Falls near Columbus, Cavern Falls near Columbus, Rainy Falls near Columbus and Lower Cavern Falls near Columbus.