The best hidden gem waterfalls in Ohio are Minnehaha Falls, Cascade Falls, Cedar Falls and 3 more. Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
See every waterfall on the Ohio waterfalls page or the Ohio waterfall map, or browse by town: Garrettsville, Peebles, Chagrin Falls, Oak Hill, Covington.
How we picked: We took the 6 publicly accessible Ohio waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
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1. Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls near Garrettsville takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 16 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 21 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Garrettsville, about 4.2 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Cascade Falls, about 0.3 miles to the northwest.
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2. Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls, near Garrettsville, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 27 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 27 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 48 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Garrettsville, about 4.3 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Minnehaha Falls, about 0.3 miles to the southeast.
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3. Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, near Peebles, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Visitors come here for muddy trail, waterfall viewing point, and trailhead.
Brush Creek Township, OH 45616
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 17 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 141 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "muddy trail", "waterfall viewing point", and "trailhead". The nearest town is Peebles, about 7.9 miles to the north.
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4. Chagrin Falls
Head to Chagrin Falls in Chagrin Falls, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 11 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 33 photos of it on Google Maps. It is right in Chagrin Falls. The nearest other named waterfall is Deans Fall, about 6.2 miles to the north.
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5. Grove Falls
Grove Falls near Oak Hill rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 17 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 29 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Oak Hill, about 2.4 miles to the northeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Big Lyons Falls, about 16.5 miles to the north.
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6. Greenville Falls
Greenville Falls near Covington is worth the drive, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 30 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 44 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Covington, about 1.3 miles to the northeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Elkhorn Falls, about 34.5 miles to the southwest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hidden gem waterfall in Ohio?
Minnehaha Falls tops our 2026 list. Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 16 Google reviews. It is near Garrettsville in Portage County.
How many hidden gem waterfalls are in Ohio?
6 of the 19 waterfalls we track in Ohio qualify. This page ranks the top 6; every waterfall in the state is on the Ohio waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We took the 6 publicly accessible Ohio waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
Which counties are they in?
The 6 on this list are in Portage County, Adams County, Cuyahoga County, Knox County, and Miami County.
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