Worcester County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Royalston, MA
There are 8 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Royalston, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Spirit Falls is the closest at 1.1 miles to the southwest. Doane Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 191 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in New Hampshire.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Royalston at a Glance
8 Waterfalls Near Royalston, Ranked by Distance
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Spirit Falls
Spirit Falls is the closest named waterfall to Royalston, 1.1 miles to the southwest in Worcester County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Royalston. USGS notes: On the W slope of Jacob Hill in the course of the stream draining Little Pond 0.9 mi SW of Royalston; Town of Royalston.
- Rating
- 4.5 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Royalston, MA 01368
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Doane Falls
Doane Falls lies 2.1 miles south of Royalston in Worcester County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Royalston. Cascading series of 5 waterfalls situated on 46 acres of a forested preserve with hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.8 (191 Google reviews)
- Address
- Royalston, MA 01331
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Royalston Falls
Royalston Falls lies 3.9 miles northwest of Royalston in Worcester County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Royalston. USGS notes: Located on Falls Brook, 3.6 mi NW of Royalston
- Rating
- 4.5 (60 Google reviews)
- Address
- Royalston, MA 01368
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The Cascades
The Cascades lies 19 miles west of Royalston in Franklin County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Royalston. USGS notes: On an unnamed tributary of the Fall River 0.6 mi N of Riverside; Town of Gill
- Rating
- 2.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gill, MA 01354
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Turners Falls
Turners Falls lies 19 miles west of Royalston in Franklin County, number 5 of 8 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Royalston. USGS notes: On the Connecticut River at Turners Falls; Towns of Gill and Montague.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Montague, MA 01376
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Beaver Brook Falls
Beaver Brook Falls lies 20 miles north of Royalston in Cheshire County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Royalston. Forest preserve featuring a waterfall & a walking path in picturesque surrounds.
- Rating
- 4.5 (26 Google reviews)
- Address
- Keene, NH 03431
- Known for
- walk to falls, easy walk, hike, trail, area
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Fay Falls
Fay Falls lies 27 miles northwest of Royalston in Cheshire County, number 7 of 8 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Royalston. Its own nearest town is Westmoreland.
- Rating
- 4.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Walpole, NH 03608
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Purgatory Falls
Purgatory Falls lies 28 miles northeast of Royalston in Hillsborough County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Royalston. A hiking trail leads to this scenic waterfall with several cascades amid a tranquil forest.
- Rating
- 4.5 (26 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lyndeborough, NH 03057
Where the Waterfalls Are
Royalston sits in or near the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts area of Massachusetts. In northern Worcester County, the town of Royalston has two of the best-known falls outside the Berkshires. Doane Falls is a series of cascades on Lawrence Brook through a forested preserve, and Royalston Falls drops into a deep, narrow gorge on Falls Brook. Both are in quiet, wooded country with few crowds. Farther east, in Middlesex and Essex counties, falls are smaller and often tucked into town conservation land or along mill rivers. Danforth Falls in Hudson is a small cascade near local trails. These eastern falls are easy to reach from the Boston area and suit short outings. Read the Massachusetts waterfall guide.
By direction from Royalston: 2 to the west, 2 to the northwest, 1 to the north, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the south, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Worcester County (3), Franklin County (2), Cheshire County (2), and Hillsborough County (1). The average distance is 15.0 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Royalston
Spirit Falls (1.1 mi), Doane Falls (2.1 mi), Royalston Falls (3.9 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Royalston
The Cascades (19 mi), Turners Falls (19 mi), Beaver Brook Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Royalston
Fay Falls (27 mi), Purgatory Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Royalston: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Royalston, MA?
8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Royalston: 3 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 Royalston?
Spirit Falls in Worcester County is the closest, about 1.1 miles southwest of Royalston.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Royalston?
Doane Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 191 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Royalston in?
Worcester County (3), Franklin County (2), Cheshire County (2), and Hillsborough County (1).
How does Royalston compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Royalston ranks 13th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.