Surry County, North Carolina
Waterfalls Near Elkin, NC
There are 3 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Elkin, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Carter Falls, 3.7 miles northwest of town. Carter Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.6 stars from 97 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Virginia.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Elkin at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Elkin, Ranked by Distance
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Carter Falls
Carter Falls is the closest named waterfall to Elkin, 3.7 miles to the northwest in Wilkes County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Elkin.
- Rating
- 4.6 (97 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28621 (GPS 36.2883, -80.8848)
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Little Falls
Little Falls lies 14 miles northwest of Elkin in Wilkes County, number 2 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Thurmond.
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28685 (GPS 36.3810, -81.0342)
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Moravian Falls
Moravian Falls lies 22 miles southwest of Elkin in Wilkes County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is Moravian Falls.
- Rating
- 4.0 (41 Google reviews)
- Address
- Moravian Falls, NC 28654
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Betseys Rock Falls
Betseys Rock Falls lies 31 miles west of Elkin in Wilkes County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is West Jefferson.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28665 (GPS 36.2850, -81.4085)
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Tory Falls
Tory Falls lies 33 miles east of Elkin in Stokes County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.2 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.4015, -80.2981)
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 34 miles west of Elkin in Wilkes County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is West Jefferson.
- Rating
- 4.7 (132 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilkes County, NC 28665 (GPS 36.2492, -81.4541)
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Upper Cascade Falls
Upper Cascade Falls lies 34 miles east of Elkin in Stokes County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.8 (34 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.3959, -80.2696)
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Lower Cascade Falls
Lower Cascade Falls lies 34 miles east of Elkin in Stokes County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Elkin. A short walk down many rock steps leads to this scenic waterfall in Hanging Rock State Park.
- Rating
- 4.8 (194 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.4149, -80.2686)
- Known for
- steep stairs, walk to falls, swimming hole, steps to falls, easy hike
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Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls lies 34 miles east of Elkin in Stokes County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.7 (43 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.3990, -80.2605)
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Window Falls
Window Falls lies 35 miles east of Elkin in Stokes County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is Danbury.
- Rating
- 4.8 (35 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stokes County, NC 27052 (GPS 36.4010, -80.2596)
- Known for
- climbing, easy hike, view, beautiful place, bag
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The Falls
The Falls lies 38 miles north of Elkin in Grayson County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is Independence.
- Rating
- 4.2 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Grayson County, VA 24330 (GPS 36.7568, -81.0912)
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Great Falls of Dan
Great Falls of Dan lies 38 miles northeast of Elkin in Patrick County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Elkin. Its own nearest town is Stuart.
- Rating
- 3.6 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Patrick County, VA 24120 (GPS 36.6854, -80.4367)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Elkin sits in or near the Foothills, Piedmont Ridges and Fall Line area of North Carolina. East of the Blue Ridge, falls are fewer but varied. In Stokes County, the Sauratown Mountains rise abruptly from the Piedmont, and Hanging Rock State Park protects several falls, including Lower Cascade Falls, reached by a short walk down many rock steps. Wilkes County, along the foot of the Blue Ridge, adds falls on streams draining the escarpment. Farther east, Nash and Edgecombe counties sit on the fall line, where the Tar River drops over rocky shoals at Rocky Mount, and Harnett and Stanly counties include falls on the Cape Fear and in the ancient, worn-down Uwharrie hills. Read the North Carolina waterfall guide.
By direction from Elkin: 2 to the northwest and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Wilkes County (3). The average distance is 13.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Elkin
Carter Falls (3.7 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Elkin
Little Falls (14 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Elkin
Moravian Falls (22 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Elkin: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Elkin, NC?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Elkin: 1 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Elkin?
Carter Falls in Wilkes County is the closest, about 3.7 miles northwest of Elkin.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Elkin?
Carter Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.6 stars from 97 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Elkin in?
Wilkes County (3).
How does Elkin compare with other North Carolina towns?
Elkin ranks 29th of the 31 North Carolina towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.