Middlesex County, Connecticut
Waterfalls Near Durham, CT
There are 5 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Durham, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Wadsworth Falls, 3.1 miles north of town. Chapman Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Durham at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Durham, Ranked by Distance
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Wadsworth Falls
Wadsworth Falls is the closest named waterfall to Durham, 3.1 miles to the north in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Durham.
- Rating
- 4.7 (86 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middlefield, CT 06481
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Westfield Falls
Westfield Falls lies 7.0 miles north of Durham in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Durham. Its own nearest town is Middletown.
- Rating
- 4.2 (94 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middletown, CT 06457
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Chapman Falls
Chapman Falls lies 18 miles east of Durham in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Durham. A short trail leads to this 60-ft. waterfall that cascades over stone steps amid deciduous trees.
- Rating
- 4.7 (118 Google reviews)
- Address
- East Haddam, CT 06423
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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 20 miles northwest of Durham in Naugatuck Valley County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. Its own nearest town is Terryville.
- Rating
- 4.5 (80 Google reviews)
- Address
- Plymouth, CT 06786
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Silver Falls
Silver Falls lies 24 miles east of Durham in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. Its own nearest town is Oxoboxo River.
- Rating
- 2.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Waterford, CT 06333
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Yantic Falls
Yantic Falls lies 31 miles east of Durham in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Durham. Dam & natural waterfall in a scenic environment with hiking trails & legends of the Mohegan Indians.
- Rating
- 4.6 (122 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06360
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Roxbury Falls
Roxbury Falls lies 33 miles west of Durham in Northwest Hills County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. Its own nearest town is Heritage Village.
- Rating
- 3.1 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Roxbury, CT 06783
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Shetucket Falls
Shetucket Falls lies 33 miles east of Durham in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.
- Rating
- 4.4 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06351
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Quinebaug Falls
Quinebaug Falls lies 33 miles east of Durham in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. Its own nearest town is Norwich.
- Rating
- 3.3 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Preston, CT 06365
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Wallamanumps Falls
Wallamanumps Falls lies 48 miles north of Durham in Hampden County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. USGS notes: On the Chicopee River just S of Ludlow; Towns of Ludlow and Wilbraham.
- Rating
- 4.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ludlow, MA 01095
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Campbell Falls
Campbell Falls lies 48 miles northwest of Durham in Berkshire County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. USGS notes: Near the MA-CT boundary on the Whiting River, 3.5 mi S of Southfield; Town of New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.8 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Stepstone Falls
Stepstone Falls lies 48 miles east of Durham in Washington County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Durham. Set in a wooded area, this picturesque waterfall is a series of gentle cascades over broad ledges.
- Rating
- 4.7 (75 Google reviews)
- Address
- West Greenwich, RI 02817
Where the Waterfalls Are
Durham sits in or near the Lower Connecticut River Valley area of Connecticut. Middletown and the hills east of the Connecticut River hold three of the state's most visited waterfalls. Chapman Falls in Devil's Hopyard State Park cascades about 60 feet over a series of stone steps, and its stream has carved potholes into the ledges below. Wadsworth Falls, in the state park of the same name, is a broad curtain on the Coginchaug River, and Westfield Falls nearby is a smaller cascade. The valley's mix of crystalline rock and Central Valley sedimentary layers gives these falls their stepped, ledgy character, with leafy trails that suit short walks. Read the Connecticut waterfall guide.
By direction from Durham: 2 to the north, 2 to the east, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Lower Connecticut River Valley County (3), Naugatuck Valley County (1), and Southeastern Connecticut County (1). The average distance is 14.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Durham
Wadsworth Falls (3.1 mi), Westfield Falls (7.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Durham
Chapman Falls (18 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Durham
Buttermilk Falls (20 mi), Silver Falls (24 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Durham: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Durham, CT?
5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Durham: 2 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Durham?
Wadsworth Falls in Lower Connecticut River Valley County is the closest, about 3.1 miles north of Durham.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Durham?
Chapman Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Durham in?
Lower Connecticut River Valley County (3), Naugatuck Valley County (1), and Southeastern Connecticut County (1).
How does Durham compare with other Connecticut towns?
Durham ranks 8th of the 10 Connecticut towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.