Middlesex County, Connecticut
Waterfalls Near Middletown, CT
There are 6 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Middletown, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Wadsworth Falls, 3.5 miles southwest 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 Middletown at a Glance
6 Waterfalls Near Middletown, Ranked by Distance
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Wadsworth Falls
Wadsworth Falls is the closest named waterfall to Middletown, 3.5 miles to the southwest in Lower Connecticut River Valley County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Middletown. Its own nearest town is Durham.
- Rating
- 4.7 (86 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middlefield, CT 06481
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Westfield Falls
Westfield Falls lies 3.6 miles west of Middletown in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 2 of 6 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Middletown.
- Rating
- 4.2 (94 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middletown, CT 06457
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Chapman Falls
Chapman Falls lies 17 miles east of Middletown in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 3 of 6 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Middletown. 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 19 miles west of Middletown in Naugatuck Valley County, number 4 of 6 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Middletown. 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 25 miles southeast of Middletown in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 5 of 6 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Middletown. 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 29 miles east of Middletown in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 6 of 6 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Middletown. 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
Where the Waterfalls Are
Middletown 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 Middletown: 2 to the east, 2 to the west, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Lower Connecticut River Valley County (3), Southeastern Connecticut County (2), and Naugatuck Valley County (1). The average distance is 16.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Middletown
Wadsworth Falls (3.5 mi), Westfield Falls (3.6 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Middletown
Chapman Falls (17 mi), Buttermilk Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Middletown
Silver Falls (25 mi), Yantic Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Middletown: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Middletown, CT?
6 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Middletown: 2 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Middletown?
Wadsworth Falls in Lower Connecticut River Valley County is the closest, about 3.5 miles southwest of Middletown.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Middletown?
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 Middletown in?
Lower Connecticut River Valley County (3), Southeastern Connecticut County (2), and Naugatuck Valley County (1).
How does Middletown compare with other Connecticut towns?
Middletown ranks 6th of the 10 Connecticut towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.