New London County, Connecticut

Waterfalls Near Lisbon, CT

Lisbon has 7 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Shetucket Falls, 2.8 miles southwest of town. Chapman Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southwest of Lisbon. The list includes falls across the line in Rhode Island.

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

Photo of Yantic Falls in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut
Pictured: Yantic Falls, CT

Best Waterfalls Near Lisbon at a Glance

Photo of Yantic Falls near Norwich, CT
Most visited

Yantic Falls

122 Google reviews, the most near Lisbon.

7 Waterfalls Near Lisbon, Ranked by Distance

  1. Shetucket Falls

    Lisbon, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 2.8 mi southwest of Lisbon
    4.4 (7 reviews)

    Shetucket Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lisbon, 2.8 miles to the southwest in Southeastern Connecticut County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Lisbon.

    Rating
    4.4 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Norwich, CT 06351
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  2. Quinebaug Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 3.7 mi southwest of Lisbon
    3.3 (4 reviews)

    Quinebaug Falls lies 3.7 miles southwest of Lisbon in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Lisbon. Its own nearest town is Norwich.

    Rating
    3.3 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Preston, CT 06365
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  3. Yantic Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 6.3 mi southwest of Lisbon
    4.6 (122 reviews)

    Yantic Falls lies 6.3 miles southwest of Lisbon in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lisbon. 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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  4. Stepstone Falls

    West Greenwich, RI · Washington County · 13 mi east of Lisbon
    4.7 (75 reviews)

    Stepstone Falls lies 13 miles east of Lisbon in Washington County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lisbon. 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
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  5. Silver Falls

    Oxoboxo River, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 17 mi southwest of Lisbon
    2.0 (1 reviews)

    Silver Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Lisbon in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Lisbon. Its own nearest town is Oxoboxo River.

    Rating
    2.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Waterford, CT 06333
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  6. Chapman Falls

    Moodus, CT · Lower Connecticut River Valley County · 19 mi southwest of Lisbon
    4.7 (118 reviews)

    Chapman Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Lisbon in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lisbon. 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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  7. Horseshoe Falls

    Charlestown, RI · Washington County · 23 mi southeast of Lisbon
    4.5 (11 reviews)

    Horseshoe Falls lies 23 miles southeast of Lisbon in Washington County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lisbon. Its own nearest town is Charlestown.

    Rating
    4.5 (11 Google reviews)
    Address
    Richmond, RI 02892
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Lisbon sits in or near the Eastern Connecticut and the Thames Basin area of Connecticut. The rivers that join to form the Thames, the Yantic, Shetucket and Quinebaug among them, drop over ledges of crystalline rock on their way to tidewater at Norwich. Yantic Falls in Norwich is the best known, a natural fall paired with a dam and linked to Mohegan legends, with walking paths nearby. Shetucket Falls and Quinebaug Falls are river falls with long histories of mill use, and Silver Falls is a smaller, quieter site. This region's waterfalls tend to sit close to town centers, and several are best appreciated as a blend of natural cascade and industrial heritage. Read the Connecticut waterfall guide.

By direction from Lisbon: 5 to the southwest, 1 to the east, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Southeastern Connecticut County (4), Washington County (2), and Lower Connecticut River Valley County (1). The average distance is 12.0 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Lisbon

Shetucket Falls (2.8 mi), Quinebaug Falls (3.7 mi), Yantic Falls (6.3 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Lisbon

Stepstone Falls (13 mi), Silver Falls (17 mi), Chapman Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Lisbon

Horseshoe Falls (23 mi)

Nearby Towns With Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Lisbon: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Lisbon, CT?

7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lisbon: 3 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Lisbon?

Shetucket Falls in Southeastern Connecticut County is the closest, about 2.8 miles southwest of Lisbon.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Lisbon?

Chapman Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Yantic Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Lisbon in?

Southeastern Connecticut County (4), Washington County (2), and Lower Connecticut River Valley County (1).

How does Lisbon compare with other Connecticut towns?

Lisbon ranks 3rd of the 10 Connecticut towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.