National Park
Waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is a national park of the United States that encompasses part of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. The park is long and narrow, with the Shenandoah River and its broad valley to the west, and the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont to the east. Skyline Drive is the main park road, generally traversing along the ridgeline of the mountains. Almost 40% of the park's land—79,579 acres —has been designated as wilderness areas and is protected as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The highest peak is Hawksbill Mountain at 4,051 feet (1,235 m).
27 documented waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park
Every named waterfall we've catalogued inside the park boundary, sorted by popularity. Click through for height, access, photos, live streamflow, and seasonal guidance.
Big Creek Falls
151 ft
Big Rock Falls
no height
Cedar Falls
no height
Climbing Rose Falls
no height
Dark Hollow Falls
69 ft · photo
Dry Run Falls
no height
Greasy Falls
20 ft
Jones Run Falls
42 ft · photo
Lewis Spring Falls
79 ft · photo
Miller Falls
no height
Rose River Falls
66 ft
South River Falls
89 ft
Cave Falls
no height
Cedar Run Falls
no height
Lands Run Falls
no height
Lower Doyles River Falls
62 ft
Lower Whiteoak Falls
49 ft · photo
Lower Whiteoak Falls
41 ft · photo
Lower Whiteoak Falls
59 ft · photo
Naked Creek Falls
no height
Overall Run Falls
93 ft · photo
Upper Big Creek Falls
33 ft
Upper Doyles River Falls
28 ft
Upper Overall Run Falls
29 ft
Upper Whiteoak Falls
62 ft · photo
Upper Whiteoak Falls
35 ft · photo
Upper Whiteoak Falls
85 ft · photo
Plan your visit
For fees, hours, current alerts, lodging, and downloadable maps, the National Park Service is the authoritative source. We link directly so you always see the freshest info.
Official NPS page
https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm
Fees and passes
Entrance fees and the America the Beautiful pass
Current conditions
Road status, closures, weather impacts
Park maps
Downloadable PDFs and interactive maps
Lodging and food
Lodges, campgrounds, in-park dining
Alerts and news
Active closures, fires, wildlife encounters
When the park is busy
1,610,000 visitors per year (2023-2024 average). Peak is Oct, quietest is Jan.
Showing typical monthly distribution for parks with similar climate. Plan around the peak if you want fewer crowds — shoulder months often have the same scenery without the wait.
Source: NPS IRMA Visitor Use Statistics. Annual total reflects 2023-2024 average; monthly shape is climate-modeled.
Questions visitors ask
Is there a fee to enter Shenandoah National Park?
Yes. Shenandoah National Park charges an entrance fee that varies by vehicle type and pass. The America the Beautiful annual pass covers most National Parks. See the official NPS fee page for current amounts: https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm/planyourvisit/fees.htm
How many waterfalls are in Shenandoah National Park?
We've documented 27 named waterfalls inside the park boundary using OpenStreetMap, USGS GNIS, and point-in-polygon checks against the official NPS boundary.
What's the best time of year to see waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park?
We don't have season data on enough waterfalls inside Shenandoah National Park yet to recommend a window.
Can I bring my dog to Shenandoah National Park?
Most National Parks restrict dogs to developed areas (parking lots, paved roads, campgrounds) and prohibit them on most trails. Check the park's specific pet policy before visiting: https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm/planyourvisit/pets.htm
What are Shenandoah National Park's hours?
Shenandoah National Park is generally open 24/7, but visitor centers, roads, and specific facilities have their own hours and seasonal closures. Always check current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Answers cross-reference official NPS pages and our point-in-polygon dataset. NPS is authoritative for fees, hours, and current conditions — always click through before driving.