Campbell Falls
- Height
- 100 ft
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Campbell Falls drops about 100 ft on Whiting River in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
Closures and warnings
The named falls sit on the Massachusetts side of the state line; CT land is joint reserve trail access. Expect wet rock near the gorge. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 100 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Whiting River drops nearly 100 ft through a zigzag gorge at the CT/MA line. |
Access
| Road | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Road note | CT approach via Old Spaulding Road off Route 272 in Norfolk; MA approach via Campbell Falls Road in New Marlborough. |
| Parking | CT parking on Old Spaulding Road, Norfolk; undeveloped reserve with no developed facilities. |
| Fee | No parking fee |
| Hours | 8 am to sunset |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (Campbell Falls State Park Reserve) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Campbell Falls open?
The named falls sit on the Massachusetts side of the state line; CT land is joint reserve trail access. Expect wet rock near the gorge. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: 8 am to sunset.
How tall is Campbell Falls?
Campbell Falls drops about 100 ft.
How do you get to Campbell Falls?
The road in is gravel. CT approach via Old Spaulding Road off Route 272 in Norfolk; MA approach via Campbell Falls Road in New Marlborough. Parking: CT parking on Old Spaulding Road, Norfolk; undeveloped reserve with no developed facilities.
Do you need a reservation for Campbell Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Campbell Falls?
The fee is No parking fee.
When is Campbell Falls flowing?
Whiting River drops nearly 100 ft through a zigzag gorge at the CT/MA line.
What are the rules at Campbell Falls?
Dogs are allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Campbell Falls is inside Campbell Falls State Park Reserve .
Sources
4
- https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/reserves/campbell-falls-state-park-reserve/getting-here (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.permitRequired)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell_Falls_State_Park_Reserve (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName, hazardNote, waterfall.heightFt, waterfall.flowNote)
- https://housatonicheritage.org/places/campbell-falls-state-park-norfolk-conn/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking / access.roadNote, access.fee, access.roadSurface)
- https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/reserves/campbell-falls-state-park-reserve/related-information (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours, rules.dogs)
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