Waterfalls Near Charlotte
11 waterfalls are within 120 miles of Charlotte. The closest is Linville Falls, about 79 miles away in a straight line. 3 waterfalls are free to visit. 6 need a hike. 10 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from Charlotte, not driving distance.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 ft | Development – | Access 1.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 100 ft | Development – | Access 3.5 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 60 ft | Development – | Access 2.5 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 28 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Free admission | Status No closure on file | |
| 60 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee None | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 50 ft | Development – | Access 0.7 mi hike, paved road | Fee Free (NPS place page lists no entrance fee for Moore Cove Falls). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 60 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee $6 per person daily when staffed; ages 5 and under free. Cash and credit accepted. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 30 ft | Development – | Access 0.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee No Blue Ridge Parkway entrance fee. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 45 ft | Development – | Access 0.3 mi hike, gravel road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 411 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee $3 per vehicle day-use; $15 annual pass (also valid at Dry Falls and Whiteside Mountain) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 150 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee No day-use fee for Gorges State Park access. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (11)
- Linville Falls: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Catawba Falls: Korlandella, CC0
- Crabtree Falls: Wncoutdoors, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reedy River Falls: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking Glass Falls: Bill McMannis, CC BY 2.0
- Moore Cove Falls: Urban Versis 32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sliding Rock: USDAgov, Public domain
- Skinny Dip Falls: Jason D. Layne, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courthouse Falls: Kadoka1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitewater Falls: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rainbow Falls: Wncoutdoors, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
What is the closest waterfall to Charlotte?
Linville Falls, about 79 miles away in a straight line.
Are there free waterfalls near Charlotte?
Yes. No fee on record for Reedy River Falls, Looking Glass Falls, and Moore Cove Falls. Each page cites its source.
Are any waterfalls near Charlotte closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Linville Falls, Catawba Falls, Crabtree Falls, Looking Glass Falls, Moore Cove Falls, Sliding Rock, and 4 more. Each page has the dated detail.