Waterfalls near Rochester, NY
19 waterfalls within 75 miles · 19 with detail pages · 11 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Rochester, 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 Rochester
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Rochester
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Falls | — | 0 mi | ~0 min |
| High Falls | 95 ft | 0 mi | ~0 min |
| Middle Falls | — | 2 mi | ~5 min |
| Lower Falls | — | 2 mi | ~5 min |
| Norton’s Falls | — | 2 mi | ~5 min |
| Densmore Falls | — | 4 mi | ~5 min |
| Postcard Falls | 3 ft | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Turning Point Falls | — | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Honeoye Falls | — | 14 mi | ~25 min |
| Buttermilk Falls | — | 21 mi | ~35 min |
| Triphammer Falls | — | 22 mi | ~40 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Brook Falls | — | 29 mi | ~50 min |
| Upper Falls | — | 30 mi | ~50 min |
| Keshequa Creek Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.0 hr |
| Stone Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Lower Falls | — | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Middle Falls | — | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Upper Falls | — | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskonsa Falls | — | 72 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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