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Lawton Valley Falls
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Roadside cascade on Lawton's Brook below the Lawton Valley Reservoir dam, Portsmouth. Scenic only — drinking-supply property.
At a glance
Overview
Lawton Valley Falls is a cascade on Lawton's Brook below the Lawton Valley Reservoir dam in Portsmouth, on Aquidneck Island. The reservoir is a Newport Water drinking-supply property and the reservoir side is closed to the public; viewing is roadside only from the Union Street / West Main Road corridor. It is a quick scenic stop, not a swim.
- Also known as
- Lawton's Valley Falls, Lawton Valley Cascade, Lawton's Brook Falls
- County
- Newport
- Region
- Aquidneck Island
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Public
Not listed
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
View Lawton Valley Falls from the road corridor near Union Street / West Main Road in Portsmouth — the cascade is on Lawton's Brook just below the Lawton Valley Reservoir dam. Do not cross onto the reservoir property; it is closed Newport Water land.
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