Massachusetts Waterfalls
Massachusetts has 5 named waterfalls on record across 3 counties. 3 waterfalls are free to visit. 3 need a hike. 5 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ft | Development – | Access 0.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Free Massachusetts parking; NY Taconic State Park day-use fees may apply on the New York approach | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 70 ft | Development – | Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road | Fee $5 parking for nonmembers; Trustees members and Chesterfield residents park free. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road | Fee Free day use (Trustees reservation) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Free parking at Mount Washington State Forest headquarters (Massachusetts DCR). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 40 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (4)
- Bash Bish Falls: Emparker22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Doane Falls: Eric Hill, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Race Brook Falls: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wahconah Falls: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Massachusetts?
5 named waterfalls are on record: Bash Bish Falls, Chesterfield Gorge, Doane Falls, Race Brook Falls, and Wahconah Falls.
Are there free waterfalls in Massachusetts?
Yes. No fee on record for Bash Bish Falls, Doane Falls, and Race Brook Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Massachusetts?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Chesterfield Gorge is the tallest, at about 70 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Massachusetts closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Bash Bish Falls, Chesterfield Gorge, Doane Falls, Race Brook Falls, and Wahconah Falls. Each page has the dated detail.
