Connecticut Waterfalls

Connecticut has 4 named waterfalls on record across 2 counties. 3 waterfalls are free to visit. 1 needs a hike. 2 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
Open this area in Google Maps

Showing 4 of 4 waterfalls

Name Height Flows Access Fee Status
Campbell Falls Northwest Hills Planning Region
100 ft Development – Access gravel road Fee No parking fee Status Closure or warning on file
Chapman Falls Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
60 ft Development – Access – Fee Free for CT-registered vehicles; out-of-state day-use fees apply under the statewide CT Parks inland schedule Status No closure on file
Kent Falls Northwest Hills Planning Region
250 ft Development – Access 0.8 mi hike (round trip) Fee Free for CT-registered vehicles; out-of-state $10 weekdays / $15 weekends and holidays; $112 out-of-state season pass Status No swimming
Wadsworth Falls Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
30 ft Development – Access paved road Fee Free for CT-registered vehicles; out-of-state $10 weekdays / $15 weekends-holidays; $112 season pass Status Closure or warning on file
Photo credits (4)

Common questions

Where are the waterfalls in Connecticut?

4 named waterfalls are on record: Campbell Falls, Chapman Falls, Kent Falls, and Wadsworth Falls.

Are there free waterfalls in Connecticut?

Yes. No fee on record for Chapman Falls, Kent Falls, and Wadsworth Falls. Each page cites its source.

What is the tallest waterfall in Connecticut?

Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Kent Falls is the tallest, at about 250 ft.

Are any waterfalls in Connecticut closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Campbell Falls and Wadsworth Falls. Each page has the dated detail.

More in Connecticut