Smalls Falls
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Smalls Falls is a waterfall on Sandy River in Franklin County, Maine. Height and flow season are not on file yet. See every spot on the Sandy River.
Closures and warnings
Smooth bedrock and strong current after rain. Jumping from ledges is hazardous; use judgement and supervise children closely. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Series of cascades and carved pools on the Sandy River at a ME-4 roadside picnic site |
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| Swimming allowed | Yes |
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| Water type | Creek pool |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Mild |
Access
| Road | Paved |
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| Road note | Roadside picnic area on ME-4 between Rangeley and Madrid / Phillips. Short paths to multiple pools and cascades. |
| Parking | Highway picnic-area lot on ME-4 |
| Fee | Free |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Maine Department of Transportation / Town of Township E (roadside picnic area) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Highway picnic tables and pit facilities; popular swim/wade stop in summer |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Smalls Falls open?
Smooth bedrock and strong current after rain. Jumping from ledges is hazardous; use judgement and supervise children closely. As of September 28, 2026.
Can you swim at Smalls Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Smalls Falls. A mild current is reported here.
How do you get to Smalls Falls?
The road in is paved. Roadside picnic area on ME-4 between Rangeley and Madrid / Phillips. Short paths to multiple pools and cascades. Parking: Highway picnic-area lot on ME-4.
Do you need a reservation for Smalls Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Smalls Falls?
Yes. Free.
When is Smalls Falls flowing?
Series of cascades and carved pools on the Sandy River at a ME-4 roadside picnic site.
What facilities are at Smalls Falls?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Highway picnic tables and pit facilities; popular swim/wade stop in summer.
Nearby
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- https://www.maine.gov/mdot/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.roadNote / access.fee / access.amenities, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / waterfall.flowNote / waterbodyName, access.parking / access.permitRequired, hazardNote, waterfall.ephemeral, swimmerNotes.current / entryType)
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