Waterfalls near Buffalo, NY
21 waterfalls within 75 miles · 21 with detail pages · 11 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Buffalo, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Buffalo
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Buffalo
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Falls | 30 ft | 9 mi | ~15 min |
| Mattulke Falls | — | 12 mi | ~20 min |
| Eternal Flame Falls | 30 ft | 14 mi | ~25 min |
| Bridal Veil Falls | 180 ft | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Niagara Falls | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| American Falls | 112 ft | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Cromer's Mill | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Akron Falls | — | 22 mi | ~40 min |
| Upper Akron Falls | — | 22 mi | ~40 min |
| Indian Falls | — | 22 mi | ~40 min |
| Johnson Falls | — | 24 mi | ~40 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
| Indian Falls | — | 26 mi | ~45 min |
| Angel Falls | — | 27 mi | ~45 min |
| Ensminger Falls | 131 ft | 32 mi | ~55 min |
| Medina Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Warsaw Waterfall | — | 38 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Stoney Pitcher Falls | — | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Arkwright Falls | — | 40 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Shumla Falls | — | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal falls | — | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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