Cumberland County, Maine
Waterfalls Near Yarmouth, ME
There are 8 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Yarmouth, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Pumgustuck is the closest at 0.4 miles to the east. 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 Yarmouth at a Glance
8 Waterfalls Near Yarmouth, Ranked by Distance
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Pumgustuck
Pumgustuck is the closest named waterfall to Yarmouth, 0.4 miles to the east in Cumberland County. 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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Presumpscot Falls
Presumpscot Falls lies 7.0 miles southwest of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Yarmouth. Its own nearest town is Falmouth.
- Rating
- 4.3 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Falmouth, ME 04105
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Basion Cove Falls
Basion Cove Falls lies 8.4 miles southeast of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Yarmouth. Its own nearest town is Harpswell Center.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Harpswell, ME 04079
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Saccarappa Falls
Saccarappa Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Yarmouth. 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 13 miles southwest of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, number 5 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is South Windham.
- Address
- Cumberland County, ME (GPS 43.7273, -70.4203)
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Dundee Falls
Dundee Falls lies 13 miles west of Yarmouth in Cumberland County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Yarmouth. 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 14 miles northeast of Yarmouth in Topsham County, number 7 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Topsham.
- Address
- Topsham, ME 04086
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Great Falls
Great Falls lies 21 miles north of Yarmouth in Androscoggin County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Yarmouth. 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
Where the Waterfalls Are
Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth: 3 to the southwest, 1 to the north, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the east, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Cumberland County (6), Topsham County (1), and Androscoggin County (1). The average distance is 11.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Yarmouth
Pumgustuck (0.4 mi), Presumpscot Falls (7.0 mi), Basion Cove Falls (8.4 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Yarmouth
Saccarappa Falls (12 mi), Mallison Falls (13 mi), Dundee Falls (13 mi), Brunswick Falls (14 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Yarmouth
Great Falls (21 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Yarmouth: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Yarmouth, ME?
8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Yarmouth: 3 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Yarmouth?
Pumgustuck in Cumberland County is the closest, about 0.4 miles east of Yarmouth.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Yarmouth?
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 Yarmouth in?
Cumberland County (6), Topsham County (1), and Androscoggin County (1).
How does Yarmouth compare with other Maine towns?
Yarmouth ranks 24th of the 37 Maine towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.