Waterfalls near New York, NY
29 waterfalls within 75 miles · 29 with detail pages · 13 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of New York, 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 New York
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of New York
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambergill Falls | — | 4 mi | ~5 min |
| Fallkill Falls | — | 4 mi | ~5 min |
| Binnen Falls | — | 4 mi | ~5 min |
| The Loch | — | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| The Falls | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
| Hemlock Falls | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
| Hobble Falls | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
| Maple Falls | — | 16 mi | ~25 min |
| Great Falls | 75 ft | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Passaic Falls | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Bridal Veil Falls | — | 19 mi | ~35 min |
| Seele | — | 21 mi | ~35 min |
| Buttermilk Falls | — | 22 mi | ~40 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
| MacMillan Brook Falls | — | 27 mi | ~45 min |
| Chikahoki Falls | — | 29 mi | ~50 min |
| Otter Hole | — | 29 mi | ~50 min |
| Buttermilk Falls | — | 30 mi | ~50 min |
| Buttermilk Falls | — | 33 mi | ~55 min |
| Mine Hole Falls | — | 34 mi | ~60 min |
| Pottersville Falls | — | 38 mi | ~1.1 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinchot Falls | — | 60 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Fish Cabin Falls | — | 65 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| High Falls | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Mullet Falls | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Denton Falls | — | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Horseshoe Mines Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Katrina Falls | — | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Nevele Falls | 36 ft | 71 mi | ~2.0 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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