Cumberland County, Maine
Waterfalls Near Falmouth, ME
9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Falmouth, 4 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Presumpscot Falls, 1.6 miles southwest of town. Great Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.5 stars from 12 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Falmouth at a Glance
9 Waterfalls Near Falmouth, Ranked by Distance
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Presumpscot Falls
Presumpscot Falls is the closest named waterfall to Falmouth, 1.6 miles to the southwest in Cumberland County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Falmouth.
- Rating
- 4.3 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Falmouth, ME 04105
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Pumgustuck
Pumgustuck lies 5.7 miles northeast of Falmouth in Cumberland County, number 2 of 9 by distance. USGS notes: The Royal River falls to the Royal River estuary at the waterfall known as Pumgustuck. Heading up the river from the estuary, Pumgustuck is the first of four waterfalls on the Royal River in Yarmouth, Maine.
- Address
- Cumberland County, ME (GPS 43.7989, -70.1785)
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Saccarappa Falls
Saccarappa Falls lies 7.2 miles southwest of Falmouth in Cumberland County, number 3 of 9 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Falmouth. Its own nearest town is Westbrook.
- Rating
- 4.6 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Westbrook, ME 04092
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Mallison Falls
Mallison Falls lies 8.9 miles west of Falmouth in Cumberland County, number 4 of 9 by distance. Its own nearest town is South Windham.
- Address
- Cumberland County, ME (GPS 43.7273, -70.4203)
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Basion Cove Falls
Basion Cove Falls lies 10 miles east of Falmouth in Cumberland County, number 5 of 9 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Falmouth. Its own nearest town is Harpswell Center.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Harpswell, ME 04079
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Dundee Falls
Dundee Falls lies 11 miles west of Falmouth in Cumberland County, number 6 of 9 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Falmouth. Its own nearest town is South Windham.
- Rating
- 3.2 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gorham, ME 04062
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Brunswick Falls
Brunswick Falls lies 19 miles northeast of Falmouth in Topsham County, number 7 of 9 by distance. Its own nearest town is Topsham.
- Address
- Topsham, ME 04086
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Great Falls
Great Falls lies 26 miles north of Falmouth in Androscoggin County, number 8 of 9 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Falmouth. USGS notes: Located in the Androscoggin River, between the cities of Lewiston and Auburn, just S of Fox Island. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 4.5 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Auburn, ME 04210
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Great Falls
Great Falls lies 29 miles west of Falmouth in Oxford County, number 9 of 9 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Falmouth. Its own nearest town is Hiram.
- Rating
- 3.5 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Baldwin, ME 04041
Where the Waterfalls Are
Falmouth sits in or near the Southern Maine Rivers area of Maine. In the more settled south, waterfalls are mostly river falls in or near towns, many harnessed for mills and power since colonial times. Great Falls on the Androscoggin River divides Lewiston and Auburn, and is partly harnessed for hydropower. In Yarmouth, the Royal River descends over a series of falls to tidewater, beginning with the drop known as Pumgustuck. Topsham and York County add a few more historic river falls. These sites are easy to reach, often bordered by parks, bridges and riverwalks, and show how waterpower shaped southern Maine's mill towns. Read the Maine waterfall guide.
By direction from Falmouth: 3 to the west, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the north, and 1 to the east. They are spread across Cumberland County (6), Topsham County (1), Androscoggin County (1), and Oxford County (1). The average distance is 13.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Falmouth
Presumpscot Falls (1.6 mi), Pumgustuck (5.7 mi), Saccarappa Falls (7.2 mi), Mallison Falls (8.9 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Falmouth
Basion Cove Falls (10 mi), Dundee Falls (11 mi), Brunswick Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Falmouth
Great Falls (26 mi), Great Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Falmouth: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Falmouth, ME?
9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Falmouth: 4 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Falmouth?
Presumpscot Falls in Cumberland County is the closest, about 1.6 miles southwest of Falmouth.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Falmouth?
Great Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.5 stars from 12 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Presumpscot Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Falmouth in?
Cumberland County (6), Topsham County (1), Androscoggin County (1), and Oxford County (1).
How does Falmouth compare with other Maine towns?
Falmouth ranks 19th of the 37 Maine towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.