Bash Bish Falls
- Height
- 60 ft
- Hike
- 0.6 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Bash Bish Falls drops about 60 ft on Bash Bish Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Reaching it is a 0.6 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
Entering the water is prohibited. Stay at the designated viewing area; stairs to the base have been closed for safety. Climbing on wet rock around the falls is hazardous. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Mass DCR: Commonwealth's largest waterfall; final pitch of Bash Bish Brook drops about 60 ft into an emerald plunge pool (view from designated overlook) |
| Swimming allowed | No |
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| Jumping | Prohibited |
Access
| Hike | 0.6 mi round trip |
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| Road | Paved |
| Road note | MA lot limited to 24 cars; free. Alternate longer approach (~1.5 mi round trip, moderate) from Taconic State Park (NY Route 344, Copake Falls). On-road parking on Falls Road or Route 344 is not. |
| Parking | Massachusetts trailhead lot (24-car limit) or Taconic State Park NY lot |
| When it fills | MA lot fills early on peak weekends |
| Fee | Free Massachusetts parking; NY Taconic State Park day-use fees may apply on the New York approach |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Bash Bish Falls State Park) |
| Note | Contiguous with Mount Washington State Forest; connects to Taconic State Park in New York |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Bash Bish Falls open?
Entering the water is prohibited. Stay at the designated viewing area; stairs to the base have been closed for safety. Climbing on wet rock around the falls is hazardous. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Bash Bish Falls?
Bash Bish Falls drops about 60 ft.
Can you swim at Bash Bish Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Bash Bish Falls.
How long is the hike to Bash Bish Falls?
It's a 0.6 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. MA lot limited to 24 cars; free. Alternate longer approach (~1.5 mi round trip, moderate) from Taconic State Park (NY Route 344, Copake Falls). On-road parking on Falls Road or Route 344 is not. Parking: Massachusetts trailhead lot (24-car limit) or Taconic State Park NY lot. MA lot fills early on peak weekends.
Do you need a reservation for Bash Bish Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Bash Bish Falls?
Yes. Free Massachusetts parking; NY Taconic State Park day-use fees may apply on the New York approach.
When is Bash Bish Falls flowing?
Mass DCR: Commonwealth's largest waterfall; final pitch of Bash Bish Brook drops about 60 ft into an emerald plunge pool (view from designated overlook).
Nearby
Public land
Bash Bish Falls is inside Bash Bish Falls State Park .
Just outside: Taconic State Park (0.2 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.mass.gov/locations/bash-bish-falls-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt / waterfall.flowNote / access.hikeDistanceMi / access.roadNote / access.parking, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / hazardNote / jumpingProhibited, access.fee / access.permitRequired / access.amenities.note, access.parkingPattern, waterbodyName, waterfall.ephemeral)
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