Laurens County, South Carolina
Waterfalls Near Clinton, SC
There are 3 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Clinton, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Gordons Mill Falls, 8.5 miles north of town. Great Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.1 stars from 24 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Clinton at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Clinton, Ranked by Distance
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Gordons Mill Falls
Gordons Mill Falls is the closest named waterfall to Clinton, 8.5 miles to the north in Laurens County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Clinton.
- Rating
- 4.9 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Laurens County, SC 29325 (GPS 34.5935, -81.8548)
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Hendricks Falls
Hendricks Falls lies 16 miles east of Clinton in Union County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Clinton. Its own nearest town is Whitmire.
- Rating
- 1.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Union County, SC 29178 (GPS 34.5090, -81.5984)
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Great Falls
Great Falls lies 21 miles west of Clinton in Laurens County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Clinton. Its own nearest town is Ware Shoals.
- Rating
- 4.1 (24 Google reviews)
- Address
- Laurens County, SC 29692 (GPS 34.4035, -82.2379)
- Known for
- picnic, river
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Pelham Falls
Pelham Falls lies 33 miles northwest of Clinton in Greenville County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Clinton. Its own nearest town is Five Forks.
- Rating
- 1.8 (16 Google reviews)
- Address
- Greenville County, SC 29651 (GPS 34.8537, -82.2209)
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Lower Falls
Lower Falls lies 39 miles northwest of Clinton in Greenville County, number 5 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Greenville.
- Address
- Greenville County, SC (GPS 34.8441, -82.4005)
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Reedy River Falls
Reedy River Falls lies 39 miles northwest of Clinton in Greenville County, number 6 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Greenville.
- Address
- Greenville County, SC (GPS 34.8442, -82.4011)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 39 miles northwest of Clinton in Greenville County, number 7 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Greenville.
- Address
- Greenville County, SC (GPS 34.8450, -82.4009)
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 56 miles northwest of Clinton in Greenville County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Clinton. Its own nearest town is Tigerville.
- Rating
- 2.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Greenville County, SC 29690 (GPS 35.1632, -82.3932)
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Pearsons Falls
Pearsons Falls lies 57 miles northwest of Clinton in Polk County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Clinton. Set in a wildlife & bird sanctuary, this 90-ft. waterfall is accessed by a forested nature trail.
- Rating
- 4.4 (278 Google reviews)
- Address
- Polk County, NC 28773 (GPS 35.2151, -82.3359)
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Great Falls of Catawba
Great Falls of Catawba lies 58 miles east of Clinton in Chester County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Clinton. Its own nearest town is Great Falls.
- Rating
- 2.8 (27 Google reviews)
- Address
- Chester County, SC 29058 (GPS 34.5790, -80.8779)
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Wildcat Branch Lower Falls
Wildcat Branch Lower Falls lies 58 miles northwest of Clinton in Greenville County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Clinton. Its own nearest town is Slater-Marietta.
- Rating
- 4.5 (22 Google reviews)
- Address
- Greenville County, SC 29635 (GPS 35.0741, -82.5968)
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Wildcat Branch Upper Falls
Wildcat Branch Upper Falls lies 58 miles northwest of Clinton in Greenville County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Clinton. Its own nearest town is Slater-Marietta.
- Rating
- 4.1 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Greenville County, SC 29635 (GPS 35.0792, -82.5968)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Clinton sits in or near the Piedmont and the Fall Line area of South Carolina. Away from the mountains, South Carolina's falls are mostly river shoals and small drops along the Piedmont and fall line. The Great Falls of the Catawba in Chester County was once a significant series of rapids on the Catawba River, now heavily altered by hydroelectric development. Laurens County has a Great Falls of its own, and Union, Kershaw and Chesterfield counties each have one listed fall. Darlington and Marion counties, on the coastal plain, each have one listed fall, an unusual feature in such low country. These sites are modest but reflect the state's geologic transition from mountains to coast. Read the South Carolina waterfall guide.
By direction from Clinton: 1 to the north, 1 to the east, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Laurens County (2) and Union County (1). The average distance is 15.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Clinton
Gordons Mill Falls (8.5 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Clinton
Hendricks Falls (16 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Clinton
Great Falls (21 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Clinton: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Clinton, SC?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Clinton: 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 Clinton?
Gordons Mill Falls in Laurens County is the closest, about 8.5 miles north of Clinton.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Clinton?
Great Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.1 stars from 24 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Clinton in?
Laurens County (2) and Union County (1).
How does Clinton compare with other South Carolina towns?
Clinton ranks 8th of the 15 South Carolina towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.