Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls in West Virginia
We list 24 named waterfalls in West Virginia, with the most near Parsons (4), Richwood (4) and Ansted (3). Tallest on the map: Blackwater Falls at about 62 feet.
Near Parsons 4
- Blackwater Falls 62 ft Directions
- Elakala Falls Directions
- Albert Falls Directions
- Douglas Falls Directions
Near Richwood 4
- Lower Falls of Hills Creek 62 ft Directions
- Middle Falls of Hills Creek 46 ft Directions
- Upper Falls of Hills Creek 26 ft Directions
- Rudolph Falls Directions
Near Ansted 3
- Cathedral Falls Directions
- Laurel Creek Falls Directions
- Peters Creek Falls Directions
Near Franklin 3
- Upper Falls of Seneca Creek Directions
- Falls of Seneca Directions
- Small waterfall Directions
Near Webster Springs 2
- Tecumseh Falls Directions
- Tenskwatawa Falls Directions
Near Glenville 1
- Burnsville Waterfall Directions
Near Charleston 1
- Grotto trailhead 0.1 mi · seasonal Directions
Near Elkins 1
- High Falls 20 ft Directions
Near Marlinton 1
- High Falls of Cheat Directions
Near Romney 1
- Hooks Mill Falls Directions
Near Morgantown 1
- Little Falls 30 ft Directions
Near Cheat Lake 1
- Matador Falls Directions
Near Hinton 1
- Sandstone Falls Directions
Data: OpenStreetMap. Some trails need a parking pass or permit. 15 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you see waterfalls in West Virginia?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Parsons (4), Richwood (4) and Ansted (3). Among the tallest are Blackwater Falls (62 ft), Lower Falls of Hills Creek (62 ft) and Middle Falls of Hills Creek (46 ft).
What is the tallest waterfall in West Virginia?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Blackwater Falls near Parsons is the tallest at about 62 feet. Only 6 of the 24 in West Virginia have a mapped height.
Do waterfalls in West Virginia run all year?
1 of the 24 are marked as seasonal or intermittent, so they may be dry in late summer. Visit after a wet week for the strongest flow.