Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton, OH

668,825 residents

New York Time Zone

2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Glaciers planed this part of Ohio flat, which is why Dayton's list holds just two names. The one that matters is Greenville Falls near Covington, where Greenville Creek slides over limestone ledges inside a state scenic preserve. A mile of looping trail circles it, dog welcome. Elkhorn Falls is nothing but a name in the records so far. Go northwest after a good rain and the ledges run full.

Located at 39.7805°N, -84.2003°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dayton

Pins are within 50 miles; hollow circles are day trips 50–100 miles out.

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Dayton have live flow data today

Greenville Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 73°F Rain Showers Likely

Tue 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Wed 70°F Chance Rain Showers

Thu 71°F Mostly Cloudy

Fri 71°F Partly Sunny

Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny Best

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton (1 waterfall)

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.

Greenville Falls

23.3 miles away

Ohio

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

All 2 Waterfalls Near Dayton

Greenville Falls

23.3 miles away

Ohio

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

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Elkhorn Falls

28.2 miles away

Indiana

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

🧭 Day Trips From Dayton (3 waterfalls, 50–100 miles away)

Everything listed above is within 50 miles of Dayton. Make a day of it and 3 more are within 100 miles. The closest is Derbyshire Falls, about 58 miles away, and the tallest is Cedar Falls at 50 ft. They're spread across Ohio and Indiana.

Distances are approximate, measured from the center of Dayton; the drive is usually longer.

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Derbyshire Falls

58.3 miles away

Indiana

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

Cedar Falls

81 miles away

Ohio

Easy

0.9 miles 100 ft

Cedar Falls

88.6 miles away

Ohio

Easy

0.9 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dayton

Are there free waterfalls near Dayton?

There is 1 free waterfall near Dayton, including Greenville Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dayton?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Dayton, including Greenville Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dayton?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Dayton, including Greenville Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Dayton, including Greenville Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dayton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dayton is Greenville Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dayton?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Dayton has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dayton?

The closest waterfall to Dayton is Greenville Falls, approximately 23.3 miles away.

What waterfalls are within a day trip of Dayton?

Beyond the 2 waterfalls within 50 miles, 3 more are between 50 and 100 miles from Dayton. The closest of those is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 58.3 miles away.