DeKalb County, Alabama

Waterfalls Near Crossville, AL

11 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Crossville, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Swindell Falls is the closest at 3.3 miles to the east. De Soto Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 568 Google reviews).

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Noccalula Falls in Etowah County, Alabama
Pictured: Noccalula Falls, AL

Best Waterfalls Near Crossville at a Glance

Photo of Noccalula Falls near Gadsden, AL
Most visited

Noccalula Falls

1,271 Google reviews, the most near Crossville.

11 Waterfalls Near Crossville, Ranked by Distance

  1. Swindell Falls

    Crossville, AL · DeKalb County · 3.3 mi east of Crossville
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Swindell Falls is the closest named waterfall to Crossville, 3.3 miles to the east in DeKalb County. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    DeKalb County, AL 35961 (GPS 34.2773, -85.9385)
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  2. Griffin Falls

    Crossville, AL · DeKalb County · 3.6 mi east of Crossville
    4.4 (40 reviews)

    Griffin Falls lies 3.6 miles east of Crossville in DeKalb County, number 2 of 11 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville.

    Rating
    4.4 (40 Google reviews)
    Address
    DeKalb County, AL 35962 (GPS 34.2874, -85.9304)
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  3. High Falls

    Crossville, AL · DeKalb County · 8.8 mi northwest of Crossville
    4.7 (47 reviews)

    High Falls lies 8.8 miles northwest of Crossville in DeKalb County, number 3 of 11 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville.

    Rating
    4.7 (47 Google reviews)
    Address
    DeKalb County, AL 35951 (GPS 34.4001, -86.0680)
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  4. Short Creek Falls

    Albertville, AL · Marshall County · 12 mi west of Crossville
    3.4 (28 reviews)

    Short Creek Falls lies 12 miles west of Crossville in Marshall County, number 4 of 11 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville. Its own nearest town is Albertville.

    Rating
    3.4 (28 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35951 (GPS 34.3224, -86.2043)
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  5. Noccalula Falls

    Gadsden, AL · Etowah County · 17 mi south of Crossville
    4.7 (1,271 reviews)

    Noccalula Falls lies 17 miles south of Crossville in Etowah County, number 5 of 11 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Crossville. Visitors to this 90-ft. waterfall & huge park can hike, pet animals, putt-putt golf, picnic & camp.

    Rating
    4.7 (1,271 Google reviews)
    Address
    Gadsden, AL 35904
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  6. Piney Branch Falls

    New Hope, AL · Marshall County · 20 mi northwest of Crossville
    1.5 (11 reviews)

    Piney Branch Falls lies 20 miles northwest of Crossville in Marshall County, number 6 of 11 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville. Its own nearest town is New Hope.

    Rating
    1.5 (11 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35747 (GPS 34.4803, -86.2624)
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  7. Little River Falls

    Fort Payne, AL · DeKalb County · 22 mi east of Crossville
    4.8 (174 reviews)

    Little River Falls lies 22 miles east of Crossville in DeKalb County, number 7 of 11 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Crossville. Water rushing over rocks into a deep pool, with swimming holes & an observation deck.

    Rating
    4.8 (174 Google reviews)
    Address
    DeKalb County, AL 35973 (GPS 34.3951, -85.6269)
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  8. Ragsdale Falls

    Arab, AL · Marshall County · 24 mi west of Crossville
    1.5 (4 reviews)

    Ragsdale Falls lies 24 miles west of Crossville in Marshall County, number 8 of 11 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville. Its own nearest town is Arab.

    Rating
    1.5 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35976 (GPS 34.3345, -86.4092)
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  9. Thompson Falls

    Arab, AL · Marshall County · 25 mi west of Crossville
    3.0 (24 reviews)

    Thompson Falls lies 25 miles west of Crossville in Marshall County, number 9 of 11 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville. A series of tiered waterfalls, surrounded by woods & offering trails for hiking.

    Rating
    3.0 (24 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35976 (GPS 34.3145, -86.4222)
    Known for
    trespass, private property, hike, falls
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  10. Little Falls

    Fort Payne, AL · DeKalb County · 27 mi northeast of Crossville
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Little Falls lies 27 miles northeast of Crossville in DeKalb County, number 10 of 11 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Crossville. Its own nearest town is Fort Payne.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    DeKalb County, AL 35984 (GPS 34.5193, -85.6105)
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  11. De Soto Falls

    Fort Payne, AL · DeKalb County · 29 mi northeast of Crossville
    4.8 (568 reviews)

    De Soto Falls lies 29 miles northeast of Crossville in DeKalb County, number 11 of 11 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Crossville. Waterfall on the West Fork of the Little River & named after the Spanish explorer, Fernando de Soto.

    Rating
    4.8 (568 Google reviews)
    Address
    DeKalb County, AL 35984 (GPS 34.5490, -85.5905)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Crossville sits in or near the Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain area of Alabama. The plateau country of northeast Alabama holds the state's best-known falls. On Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County, the Little River cuts a canyon into the plateau, and Little River Falls, De Soto Falls on the river's West Fork, High Falls and Griffin Falls all lie within a short drive of Fort Payne. At the southern tip of the mountain, Noccalula Falls drops about 90 feet into a gorge on the edge of Gadsden and is surrounded by a large city park. Across the Tennessee River valley, Sand Mountain in Marshall County has smaller tiered cascades such as Thompson Falls and Short Creek Falls, which run best after rain. Read the Alabama waterfall guide.

By direction from Crossville: 3 to the east, 3 to the west, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the northwest, and 1 to the south. They are spread across DeKalb County (6), Marshall County (4), and Etowah County (1). The average distance is 17.5 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Crossville

Swindell Falls (3.3 mi), Griffin Falls (3.6 mi), High Falls (8.8 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Crossville

Short Creek Falls (12 mi), Noccalula Falls (17 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Crossville

Piney Branch Falls (20 mi), Little River Falls (22 mi), Ragsdale Falls (24 mi), Thompson Falls (25 mi), Little Falls (27 mi), De Soto Falls (29 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Crossville: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Crossville, AL?

11 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Crossville: 3 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Crossville?

Swindell Falls in DeKalb County is the closest, about 3.3 miles east of Crossville.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Crossville?

De Soto Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 568 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Noccalula Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Crossville in?

DeKalb County (6), Marshall County (4), and Etowah County (1).

How does Crossville compare with other Alabama towns?

Crossville ranks 2nd of the 25 Alabama towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.