Garfield County, Colorado
Waterfalls Near New Castle, CO
5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of New Castle. The nearest is Rifle Falls, 11 miles northwest of town. Rifle Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 53 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near New Castle at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near New Castle, Ranked by Distance
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Rifle Falls
Rifle Falls is the closest named waterfall to New Castle, 11 miles to the northwest in Garfield County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near New Castle. Its own nearest town is Silt.
- Rating
- 4.8 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Garfield County, CO 81650 (GPS 39.6778, -107.6987)
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 18 miles east of New Castle in Garfield County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near New Castle. Its own nearest town is Glenwood Springs.
- Rating
- 4.2 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Garfield County, CO 81601 (GPS 39.6016, -107.1920)
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South Fork Falls
South Fork Falls lies 20 miles northeast of New Castle in Garfield County, number 3 of 10 by distance.
- Address
- Garfield County, CO 81641 (GPS 39.8339, -107.3876)
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East Fork Falls
East Fork Falls lies 25 miles west of New Castle in Garfield County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near New Castle. Its own nearest town is Parachute.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Garfield County, CO 81635 (GPS 39.5626, -108.0138)
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East Middle Fork Falls
East Middle Fork Falls lies 28 miles west of New Castle in Garfield County, number 5 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is Parachute.
- Address
- Garfield County, CO (GPS 39.6170, -108.0598)
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Whitnach Falls
Whitnach Falls lies 31 miles southeast of New Castle in Eagle County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near New Castle. Its own nearest town is Basalt.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Eagle County, CO 81621 (GPS 39.3761, -107.0120)
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Hayes Creek Falls
Hayes Creek Falls lies 32 miles southeast of New Castle in Pitkin County, number 7 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near New Castle. Its own nearest town is Carbondale.
- Rating
- 4.9 (33 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pitkin County, CO 81623 (GPS 39.1592, -107.2521)
- Known for
- roadside access, easy access, accessibility, highway, hiking
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Bessies Falls
Bessies Falls lies 33 miles northeast of New Castle in Garfield County, number 8 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is Gypsum.
- Address
- Garfield County, CO 81641 (GPS 40.0005, -107.2789)
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West Fork Falls
West Fork Falls lies 34 miles west of New Castle in Garfield County, number 9 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is Parachute.
- Address
- Garfield County, CO 81635 (GPS 39.6295, -108.1619)
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Judd Falls
Judd Falls lies 52 miles southeast of New Castle in Gunnison County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near New Castle. Its own nearest town is Crested Butte.
- Rating
- 4.1 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gunnison County, CO 81611 (GPS 38.9597, -106.9786)
Where the Waterfalls Are
New Castle sits in or near the Western Slope Plateaus and Valleys area of Colorado. West of the Divide, waterfalls appear where streams cut through plateau edges and limestone. Rifle Falls in Garfield County is notable for a triple waterfall pouring over a travertine ledge, with small caves in the porous rock nearby, and Garfield County holds several other falls in the canyons near Parachute and Glenwood Springs. In Routt County, Fish Creek Falls drops into a forested canyon just outside Steamboat Springs, with upper and lower sections. Moffat County's falls lie in remote canyon country in the state's northwest corner. Resort valleys around Aspen, Vail and Crested Butte contribute a few more, mostly reached by short trails from summer trailheads. Read the Colorado waterfall guide.
By direction from New Castle: 2 to the west, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the east, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Garfield County (5). The average distance is 20.6 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of New Castle
Rifle Falls (11 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (18 mi), South Fork Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of New Castle
East Fork Falls (25 mi), East Middle Fork Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near New Castle: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near New Castle, CO?
5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of New Castle: 0 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to New Castle?
Rifle Falls in Garfield County is the closest, about 11 miles northwest of New Castle.
What is the best-rated waterfall near New Castle?
Rifle Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 53 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near New Castle in?
Garfield County (5).
How does New Castle compare with other Colorado towns?
New Castle ranks 14th of the 35 Colorado towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.