New York Waterfalls
New York has 5 named waterfalls on record across 3 counties. 1 needs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Vehicle entry $10 (bus $35) collected daily April 1 through November 30, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Empire Pass accepted | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 260 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 115 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Vehicle use fee when the entrance booth is open (Empire Pass accepted) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 215 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Vehicle use fee when the entrance booth is open (Empire Pass accepted) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access 1 mi hike, paved road | Fee Vehicle entrance $10 mid-May through mid-October (sunrise to sunset at gates); Empire Pass accepted | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (3)
- Kaaterskill Falls: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lucifer Falls: Cornellrockey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taughannock Falls: emantk7, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in New York?
5 named waterfalls are on record: Buttermilk Falls, Kaaterskill Falls, Lucifer Falls, Taughannock Falls, and Watkins Glen.
What is the tallest waterfall in New York?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Kaaterskill Falls is the tallest, at about 260 ft.
Are any waterfalls in New York closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Buttermilk Falls, Kaaterskill Falls, Lucifer Falls, Taughannock Falls, and Watkins Glen. Each page has the dated detail.
