Lamoille County, Vermont

Waterfalls Near Johnson, VT

10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Johnson, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Bingham Falls, 8.2 miles southwest of town. Big Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 18 Google reviews).

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Moss Glen Falls in Lamoille County, Vermont
Pictured: Moss Glen Falls, VT

Best Waterfalls Near Johnson at a Glance

Photo of Big Falls near Newport, VT
Highest rated

Big Falls

5.0 stars from 18 Google reviews.

10 Waterfalls Near Johnson, Ranked by Distance

  1. Bingham Falls

    Johnson, VT · Lamoille County · 8.2 mi southwest of Johnson
    3.1 (7 reviews)

    Bingham Falls is the closest named waterfall to Johnson, 8.2 miles to the southwest in Lamoille County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson.

    Rating
    3.1 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Cambridge, VT 05464
  2. Bingham Falls

    Morristown, VT · Lamoille County · 9.1 mi southwest of Johnson
    4.7 (200 reviews)

    Bingham Falls lies 9.1 miles southwest of Johnson in Lamoille County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Waterfall in Mt. Mansfield State Forest with deep pools & gorges housing wildlife & a trail network.

    Rating
    4.7 (200 Google reviews)
    Address
    Stowe, VT 05672
  3. Moss Glen Falls

    Morristown, VT · Lamoille County · 11 mi south of Johnson
    4.8 (313 reviews)

    Moss Glen Falls lies 11 miles south of Johnson in Lamoille County, number 3 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Johnson. Scenic hiking trails offer sweeping views of this cascading waterfall, with gorges & pools below.

    Rating
    4.8 (313 Google reviews)
    Address
    Stowe, VT 05672
    Website
    northeastwaterfalls.com
  4. Blake Falls

    Hardwick, VT · Washington County · 19 mi southeast of Johnson
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Blake Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Johnson in Washington County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Hardwick.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Woodbury, VT 05650
  5. Bolton Falls

    Waterbury, VT · Washington County · 20 mi south of Johnson
    4.1 (10 reviews)

    Bolton Falls lies 20 miles south of Johnson in Washington County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Waterbury.

    Rating
    4.1 (10 Google reviews)
    Address
    Waterbury, VT 05676
  6. Mollys Falls

    Hardwick, VT · Washington County · 25 mi southeast of Johnson
    1.0 (1 reviews)

    Mollys Falls lies 25 miles southeast of Johnson in Washington County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Hardwick.

    Rating
    1.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshfield, VT 05658
  7. Winooski Falls

    Winooski, VT · Chittenden County · 27 mi west of Johnson
    3.4 (10 reviews)

    Winooski Falls lies 27 miles west of Johnson in Chittenden County, number 7 of 10 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Winooski.

    Rating
    3.4 (10 Google reviews)
    Address
    Burlington, VT 05404
  8. Moretown Falls

    Waterbury, VT · Washington County · 27 mi south of Johnson
    2.3 (3 reviews)

    Moretown Falls lies 27 miles south of Johnson in Washington County, number 8 of 10 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Waterbury.

    Rating
    2.3 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Moretown, VT 05660
  9. Big Falls

    Newport, VT · Orleans County · 27 mi northeast of Johnson
    5.0 (18 reviews)

    Big Falls lies 27 miles northeast of Johnson in Orleans County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Newport.

    Rating
    5.0 (18 Google reviews)
    Address
    Troy, VT 05859
  10. Highgate Falls

    Swanton, VT · Franklin County · 27 mi northwest of Johnson
    4.6 (5 reviews)

    Highgate Falls lies 27 miles northwest of Johnson in Franklin County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson. Its own nearest town is Swanton.

    Rating
    4.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Highgate, VT 05459

Where the Waterfalls Are

Johnson sits in or near the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom area of Vermont. The northern Green Mountains around Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak, hold Vermont's two most reviewed falls. Moss Glen Falls near Stowe drops through a narrow gorge with pools below, and Bingham Falls, in Mount Mansfield State Forest, tumbles through potholes and a deep chasm. To the west, the Winooski River cuts through the mountains, with Bolton Falls and Winooski Falls marking drops along its course. In the remote Northeast Kingdom, Big Falls in Orleans County is a powerful drop on the Missisquoi River in a quiet rural setting. Essex County adds a falls along the upper Connecticut River. Read the Vermont waterfall guide.

By direction from Johnson: 3 to the south, 2 to the southeast, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Washington County (4), Lamoille County (3), Chittenden County (1), Orleans County (1), and Franklin County (1). The average distance is 20.2 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Johnson

Bingham Falls (8.2 mi), Bingham Falls (9.1 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Johnson

Moss Glen Falls (11 mi), Blake Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Johnson

Bolton Falls (20 mi), Mollys Falls (25 mi), Winooski Falls (27 mi), Moretown Falls (27 mi), Big Falls (27 mi), Highgate Falls (27 mi)

Nearby Towns With Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Johnson: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Johnson, VT?

10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Johnson: 2 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnson?

Bingham Falls in Lamoille County is the closest, about 8.2 miles southwest of Johnson.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Johnson?

Big Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 18 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Moss Glen Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Johnson in?

Washington County (4), Lamoille County (3), Chittenden County (1), Orleans County (1), and Franklin County (1).

How does Johnson compare with other Vermont towns?

Johnson ranks 12th of the 18 Vermont towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.