Ohio Waterfalls

Ohio has 8 named waterfalls on record across 4 counties. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 6 need a hike. 6 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 8 of 8 waterfalls

Name Height Flows Access Fee Status
Ash Cave Hocking County
83 ft Development After rain or snowmelt Access 0.5 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Brandywine Falls Summit County
60 ft Development – Access 1.5 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee – Status No closure on file
Cantwell Cliffs Hocking County
– Development – Access 2 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Cedar Falls Hocking County
50 ft Development – Access 1 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee – Status No closure on file
Chagrin Falls Cuyahoga County
20 ft Development March through May Access paved road Fee Free public viewing in downtown Chagrin Falls. Status Closure or warning on file
Clifton Gorge Greene County
– Development – Access 1 mi hike, paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Mill Creek Falls Cuyahoga County
48 ft Development – Access paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Old Man's Cave Hocking County
– Development – Access 1 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the waterfalls in Ohio?

8 named waterfalls are on record: Ash Cave, Brandywine Falls, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Chagrin Falls, Clifton Gorge, and 2 more.

Are there free waterfalls in Ohio?

Yes. No fee on record for Chagrin Falls. Each page cites its source.

What is the tallest waterfall in Ohio?

Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Ash Cave is the tallest, at about 83 ft.

Are any waterfalls in Ohio closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Chagrin Falls, Clifton Gorge, Mill Creek Falls, and Old Man's Cave. Each page has the dated detail.