Elkhorn Falls
Indiana · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Elkhorn Falls is a waterfall in Wayne County, Indiana. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Elkhorn Falls sits in Wayne County, Indiana. The base sits at roughly 1,046 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 6 minutes from Richmond. Visitor counts are low — expect to have the falls largely to yourself. Source records come from USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thistlethwaite Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Derbyshire Falls | 28 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Ludlow Falls | 32 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Greenville Falls | 34 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Buckeye Falls | 42 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Elkhorn Falls from a major city?
Elkhorn Falls is 4 miles from Richmond (about 6 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
39.7787, -84.8647
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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