Top 10 Waterfalls in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is honest waterfall country: a few strong natural cascades—especially in Arcadia—plus mill-era drops, dam tailraces, and Blackstone gorge scenes that travelers still call falls. That mix is what shows up on the ground, and it is what people search for.

Use this ranked list to plan a day, then cross-check parking, dam safety zones, and flow after rain. For low-friction stops, jump to roadside waterfalls in Rhode Island.

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#1 Stepstone Falls — Arcadia Management Area

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Arcadia Management Area. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger…

#2 Ponaganset Falls — Glocester

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Glocester. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger Blackstone drops.

#3 Cascade Brook Falls — Burrillville area

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Burrillville area. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger Blackstone…

#4 Horseshoe Falls — Richmond / Charlestown area

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Richmond / Charlestown area. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger…

#5 Pawtucket Falls — Blackstone River, Pawtucket

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Blackstone River, Pawtucket. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger…

#6 Slater Mill Dam Falls — Pawtucket

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Pawtucket. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger Blackstone drops.

#7 Woonsocket Falls — Blackstone River gorge

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Blackstone River gorge. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger…

#8 Hunt's Mill Falls — Blackstone corridor

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Blackstone corridor. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger Blackstone…

#9 Harrisville Falls — Burrillville

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near Burrillville. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger Blackstone drops.

#10 Round Top Brook Cascades — western Arcadia

Rhode Island cascade or mill-adjacent drop near western Arcadia. Many runs are small and rain-fed; summer can thin out except on the bigger Blackstone…