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Upper Whiteoak Falls

Virginia · 35-foot drop · Shenandoah National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Upper Whiteoak Falls, a waterfall in Virginia
Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Upper Whiteoak Falls is a waterfall in Virginia. It drops roughly 35 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Upper Whiteoak Falls (this page)35 ftN
Upper Whiteoak Falls0 mi62 ftN
Lower Whiteoak Falls0 mi41 ftN
Lower Whiteoak Falls0 mi49 ftN
Lower Whiteoak Falls0 mi59 ftN
Upper Whiteoak Falls0 mi85 ftN

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Questions visitors ask about Upper Whiteoak Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

How tall is Upper Whiteoak Falls?

Upper Whiteoak Falls is 35 feet (10.6 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.

Is Upper Whiteoak Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Upper Whiteoak Falls is inside Shenandoah National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Upper Whiteoak Falls?

No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.

How far is Upper Whiteoak Falls from a major city?

Upper Whiteoak Falls is 8 miles from Stanley (about 11 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

38.5598, -78.3577

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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