Waterfall Hikes Near Clarksville, IN

22,087 residents
Kentucky/Louisville Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clarksville? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clarksville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.3220°N, -85.7673°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clarksville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

2 of 16 waterfalls near Clarksville are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Low Chain Mill Falls Low Crowe Falls Low Deadman Falls Low Fremont Falls Low Harts Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Clifty Falls Moderate Hoffman Falls Moderate Little Clifty Falls Moderate Wallace Falls Moderate Tunnel Falls Moderate Drennon Falls Strong Falls of the Ohio Moderate The Big Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 95°F

Sat 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Patchy Fog
Mon 94°F Sunny
Tue 95°F Sunny Best
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Clarksville

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Drennon Falls Strong · 13900 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 The Big Falls Strong · 231 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of the Ohio Moderate · 370 cfs 71st percentile
  4. 4 Clifty Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 61st percentile
  6. 6 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 61st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clarksville (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.1 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Clarksville (10 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

31.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Clarksville

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.1 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Harts Falls

33.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

31.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

31.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

31.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

35.3 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

31.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

30.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

40.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

30.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

29.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

30.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

29.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clarksville

Are there free waterfalls near Clarksville?

There is 1 free waterfall near Clarksville, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clarksville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Clarksville, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clarksville?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clarksville, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarksville?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clarksville, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clarksville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clarksville is Butler Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Clarksville?

The closest waterfall to Clarksville is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 2.6 miles away.

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