Atoka County, Oklahoma
Waterfalls Near Atoka, OK
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Atoka. The nearest is Rock Creek Falls, 14 miles southwest of town.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Atoka at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Atoka, Ranked by Distance
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Rock Creek Falls
Rock Creek Falls is the closest named waterfall to Atoka, 14 miles to the southwest in Atoka County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka.
- Rating
- 3.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Atoka County, OK 73432 (GPS 34.2726, -96.3242)
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 26 miles west of Atoka in Johnston County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. Its own nearest town is Tishomingo.
- Rating
- 2.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Johnston County, OK 73450 (GPS 34.3023, -96.5764)
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Cheadle Falls
Cheadle Falls lies 26 miles west of Atoka in Johnston County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. Its own nearest town is Tishomingo.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Johnston County, OK 73450 (GPS 34.2756, -96.5692)
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Slippery Falls
Slippery Falls lies 33 miles west of Atoka in Johnston County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. Its own nearest town is Tishomingo.
- Rating
- 4.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Johnston County, OK 73460 (GPS 34.3029, -96.7044)
- Known for
- public
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Little Niagara Falls
Little Niagara Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Atoka. 22-acre woodland with trails & a popular waterfall offering a large pool & shallow drop.
- Rating
- 4.7 (475 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5084, -96.9503)
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Cave Island Falls
Cave Island Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. USGS notes: 750 ft N of Sycamore Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 1.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5068, -96.9536)
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Sycamore Falls
Sycamore Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. USGS notes: Between Cave Island Falls and Bear Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5051, -96.9547)
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Lost Falls
Lost Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. USGS notes: Between Bear Falls and Garfield Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5026, -96.9553)
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Garfield Falls
Garfield Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. USGS notes: 250 ft SW of Lost Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5023, -96.9556)
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Bear Falls
Bear Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. USGS notes: In the Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 3.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5101, -96.9545)
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Pebble Falls
Pebble Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. USGS notes: 1/3 mi W of Garfield Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5018, -96.9614)
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Panther Falls
Panther Falls lies 48 miles west of Atoka in Murray County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Atoka. USGS notes: 1/4 mi NW of Pebble Falls on Travertine Creek
- Rating
- 4.9 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5029, -96.9656)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Atoka sits in or near the Ouachita Mountains area of Oklahoma. Southeast Oklahoma is forested, hilly and noticeably wetter than the rest of the state. The east-west ridges of the Ouachitas are built from folded sandstone and shale, and creeks crossing them form ledgy falls and cascades. Hontubby Falls lies in Le Flore County, and Presbyterian Falls is in McCurtain County, the forested corner of the state around Broken Bow that is known for clear rivers and pine and hardwood forest. Atoka County adds one listing near the town of Atoka. Most falls here are small and seasonal, but the setting of forested ridges and clear streams makes them pleasant destinations after rain. Read the Oklahoma waterfall guide.
By direction from Atoka: 2 to the west and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Johnston County (2) and Atoka County (1). The average distance is 22.0 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Atoka
Rock Creek Falls (14 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Atoka
Big Falls (26 mi), Cheadle Falls (26 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Atoka: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Atoka, OK?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Atoka: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Atoka?
Rock Creek Falls in Atoka County is the closest, about 14 miles southwest of Atoka.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Atoka in?
Johnston County (2) and Atoka County (1).
How does Atoka compare with other Oklahoma towns?
Atoka ranks 6th of the 11 Oklahoma towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.