The best waterfalls near Montgomery, Alabama are Great Falls, Davis Falls, Peavine Falls and 3 more, ranked by visitor ratings and distance from the city. The closest is Wetumpka Falls, about 14 miles northeast of Montgomery.
For more waterfalls around Montgomery, browse the nearest towns: Wetumpka, Tallassee, Mignon, Montevallo, Ashland, Pelham, Smiths Station, Roanoke. You can also see every waterfall on the Alabama waterfalls page.
How we picked: We looked at the 6 publicly accessible Alabama waterfalls within 100 straight-line miles of Montgomery that have at least five Google reviews, then ranked them by a weighted rating with a small penalty for distance, so a great waterfall close to town edges out an equally rated one far away.
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1. Great Falls
66 miles east of Montgomery. Our top pick near the city 4.6 out of 5 from 82 reviews.
Lee County, AL 36874 (GPS 32.5087, -85.1842)
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Great Falls is about 66 miles east of Montgomery, near Smiths Station. Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 82 Google reviews, and 73% of them give it five stars. Older records also call it We-tum-cau Falls.
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2. Davis Falls
62 miles northwest of Montgomery. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
Shelby County, AL 35115 (GPS 33.1176, -86.8972)
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Davis Falls is about 62 miles northwest of Montgomery, near Montevallo. Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 5 Google reviews.
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3. Peavine Falls
70 miles north of Montgomery. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 57 reviews.
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Peavine Falls is about 70 miles north of Montgomery, near Pelham. Visitors rate it 4.5 stars across 57 Google reviews, and 81% of them give it five stars. In short: "Accessed by a steep hiking trail, this spring-fed 65-ft.-tall waterfall is a popular destination." Older records also call it Peavine Waterfalls.
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4. Wetumpka Falls
14 miles northeast of Montgomery. Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews.
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Wetumpka Falls is about 14 miles northeast of Montgomery, near Wetumpka. Visitors rate it 3.6 stars across 13 Google reviews. Reviews most often mention walking. Older records also call it Wetumke Falls and Wetumkee Falls.
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5. Salt Creek Falls
82 miles north of Montgomery. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
Talladega County, AL 36268 (GPS 33.5015, -85.9047)
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Salt Creek Falls is about 82 miles north of Montgomery, near Munford. Visitors rate it 3.9 stars across 40 Google reviews, and 60% of them give it five stars.
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6. Village Falls
91 miles northwest of Montgomery. Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews.
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Village Falls is about 91 miles northwest of Montgomery, near Minor. Visitors rate it 2.7 stars across 11 Google reviews. Reviews most often mention east and waterfall.
Waterfall Day Trips From Montgomery
| Waterfall | Distance | Nearest town | Rating |
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| Wetumpka Falls | 14 mi northeast | Wetumpka | 3.6 |
| Davis Falls | 62 mi northwest | Montevallo | 5.0 |
| Great Falls | 66 mi east | Smiths Station | 4.6 |
| Peavine Falls | 70 mi north | Pelham | 4.5 |
| Salt Creek Falls | 82 mi north | Munford | 3.9 |
| Village Falls | 91 mi northwest | Minor | 2.7 |
Straight-line distances from downtown Montgomery. Driving distances are longer, especially in the mountains.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best waterfall near Montgomery?
Great Falls tops our 2026 list. It is about 66 miles east of Montgomery and rated 4.6 stars from 82 Google reviews.
What is the closest waterfall to Montgomery?
Of the waterfalls on this list, Wetumpka Falls is the closest, about 14 straight-line miles northeast of the city, near Wetumpka.
How many waterfalls are near Montgomery?
We track 6 publicly accessible, reviewed waterfalls in Alabama within 100 miles of Montgomery, 1 of this list's picks within 50 miles. See every waterfall in the state on the Alabama waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We looked at the 6 publicly accessible Alabama waterfalls within 100 straight-line miles of Montgomery that have at least five Google reviews, then ranked them by a weighted rating with a small penalty for distance, so a great waterfall close to town edges out an equally rated one far away.
Where are the most waterfalls in Alabama?
The northeast corner, especially DeKalb County on Lookout Mountain, has the highest concentration. Little River Canyon, De Soto Falls and Noccalula Falls in nearby Gadsden can all be visited in a single trip.
Summary
Great Falls is our top waterfall pick near Montgomery, rated 4.6 out of 5 and about 66 miles from the city. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access and water levels vary through the year, so confirm conditions before you go.
Late winter through spring is the most reliable period for Alabama waterfalls. Frequent frontal storms between roughly December and April keep plateau creeks full, and many of the smaller drops in DeKalb, Marshall and the Bankhead area only run well within a few days of solid rain. Spring also brings wildflowers and mountain laurel to the canyon rims. Summer is hot and humid, flow often drops off by midsummer, and afternoon thunderstorms can cause fast rises in narrow hollows. Late summer and early fall are typically the driest stretch, when some falls shrink to a trickle. Fall color on Lookout Mountain usually peaks in late October or early November, and a wet autumn can make that an excellent time to visit. Hard freezes are occasional, so ice is rarely a factor.
For more Alabama waterfalls, see the full Alabama waterfalls page, or read 15 Best Waterfalls in Alabama, 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Alabama and 5 Must-See Waterfalls in Alabama.