Philadelphia · PA

Waterfalls near Philadelphia, PA

3 waterfalls within 75 miles · 3 with detail pages · 2 within 25 miles

This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia

Top 3

All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance

3 total

Within 25 miles of Philadelphia

2 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Falls of Schuylkill4 mi~5 min
The Grotto8 mi~15 min

25–50 miles

1 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Scudders Falls27 mi~45 min

Beyond 75 miles

Wider radius

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