New London County, Connecticut

Waterfalls Near Norwich, CT

7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Norwich, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Yantic Falls is the closest at 1.0 miles to the northwest. Chapman Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 118 Google reviews). 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 Norwich at a Glance

Photo of Yantic Falls near Norwich, CT
Most visited

Yantic Falls

122 Google reviews, the most near Norwich.

7 Waterfalls Near Norwich, Ranked by Distance

  1. Yantic Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 1.0 mi northwest of Norwich
    4.6 (122 reviews)

    Yantic Falls is the closest named waterfall to Norwich, 1.0 miles to the northwest in Southeastern Connecticut County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Norwich. 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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  2. Quinebaug Falls

    Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 2.8 mi northeast of Norwich
    3.3 (4 reviews)

    Quinebaug Falls lies 2.8 miles northeast of Norwich in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Norwich.

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

    Lisbon, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 3.7 mi northeast of Norwich
    4.4 (7 reviews)

    Shetucket Falls lies 3.7 miles northeast of Norwich in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Norwich. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.

    Rating
    4.4 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Norwich, CT 06351
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  4. Silver Falls

    Oxoboxo River, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County · 11 mi southwest of Norwich
    2.0 (1 reviews)

    Silver Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Norwich in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Norwich. Its own nearest town is Oxoboxo River.

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

    Moodus, CT · Lower Connecticut River Valley County · 14 mi west of Norwich
    4.7 (118 reviews)

    Chapman Falls lies 14 miles west of Norwich in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Norwich. 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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  6. Stepstone Falls

    West Greenwich, RI · Washington County · 17 mi east of Norwich
    4.7 (75 reviews)

    Stepstone Falls lies 17 miles east of Norwich in Washington County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Norwich. 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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  7. Horseshoe Falls

    Charlestown, RI · Washington County · 24 mi east of Norwich
    4.5 (11 reviews)

    Horseshoe Falls lies 24 miles east of Norwich in Washington County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Norwich. Its own nearest town is Charlestown.

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

Norwich 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 Norwich: 2 to the northeast, 2 to the east, 1 to the southwest, 1 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Southeastern Connecticut County (4), Washington County (2), and Lower Connecticut River Valley County (1). The average distance is 10.5 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Norwich

Yantic Falls (1.0 mi), Quinebaug Falls (2.8 mi), Shetucket Falls (3.7 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Norwich

Silver Falls (11 mi), Chapman Falls (14 mi), Stepstone Falls (17 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Norwich

Horseshoe Falls (24 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Norwich: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Norwich, CT?

7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Norwich: 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 Norwich?

Yantic Falls in Southeastern Connecticut County is the closest, about 1.0 miles northwest of Norwich.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Norwich?

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 Norwich in?

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

How does Norwich compare with other Connecticut towns?

Norwich ranks 2nd of the 10 Connecticut towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.