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Waterfalls in Virginia

We list 54 named waterfalls in Virginia, with the most near Stanley (12), Front Royal (5) and Fairlawn (3). Tallest on the map: Falling Spring Falls at about 262 feet.

Waterfall areas: near Stanley (12) · near Front Royal (5)

Near Stanley 12

Near Front Royal 5

Near Fairlawn 3

Near Elkton 3

Near Grottoes 3

Near Buchanan 2

Near Shawsville 2

Near Clifton Forge 2

Near Stuarts Draft 2

Near Bristol 1

Near Brambleton 1

Near Luray 1

Near Galax 1

Near Buckhall 1

Near Adwolf 1

Near Horse Pasture 1

Near Covington 1

Near Narrows 1

Near Basye 1

Near Great Falls 1

Near Glasgow 1

Near Shawnee Land 1

Near Buena Vista 1

Near Berryville 1

Near McLean 1

Near Glade Spring 1

Near Nellysford 1

Near Ferrum 1

Near Emory 1

Mapped by volunteers. Land managers post closures on their websites. 33 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the best waterfalls in Virginia?

The most waterfalls in our data are near Stanley (12), Front Royal (5) and Fairlawn (3). Among the tallest are Falling Spring Falls (262 ft), Bent Mountain Falls (200 ft) and Big Creek Falls (151 ft).

What is the tallest waterfall in Virginia?

Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Falling Spring Falls near Covington is the tallest at about 262 feet. Height data in Virginia is incomplete; treat this as the tallest we know of.

Do waterfalls in Virginia run all year?

2 of the 54 are marked as seasonal or intermittent, so they may be dry in late summer. Snowmelt and rain make spring the best time for most of them.