Bushkill Falls
- Height
- 100 ft
- Hike
- 2.5 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Bushkill Falls drops about 100 ft on Bushkill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Reaching it is a 2.5 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
Swimming, wading, and bathing in streams or ponds are strictly prohibited (no-tolerance; guests escorted out without refund). Stay on constructed stairs and bridges. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 100 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Main Falls drop nearly 100 feet; about 300 feet of total drop from the top of Main Falls to the bottom of the Lower Gorge across the trail system. |
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|
Access
| Hike | 2.5 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | GPS: 138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill PA. Private Poconos attraction with ticketed trail network (Green/Yellow/Blue/Red). |
| Parking | On-site parking included with admission at Bushkill Falls. |
| When it fills | Online tickets do not guarantee parking on peak days. |
| Fee | General admission about $22; seniors/active military about $20; ages 4-10 about $12; ages 3 and under free (confirm. |
| Hours | Open daily beginning 9:00 a.m. in season (April through November, weather permitting); trail entry closes at a posted time. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Closed in winter; April and November weather permitting. |
| Managed by | Private (Bushkill Falls / Aramark; not a state or federal park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Eight waterfalls on about 2.5 miles of trails and bridges; picnic grounds, gift shop, and playground. Bathing suits/towels not permitted on trails. |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Bushkill Falls open?
Swimming, wading, and bathing in streams or ponds are strictly prohibited (no-tolerance; guests escorted out without refund). Stay on constructed stairs and bridges. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Closed in winter; April and November weather permitting. Hours: Open daily beginning 9:00 a.m. in season (April through November, weather permitting); trail entry closes at a posted time.
How tall is Bushkill Falls?
Bushkill Falls drops about 100 ft.
Can you swim at Bushkill Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Bushkill Falls.
How long is the hike to Bushkill Falls?
It's a 2.5 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. GPS: 138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill PA. Private Poconos attraction with ticketed trail network (Green/Yellow/Blue/Red). Parking: On-site parking included with admission at Bushkill Falls. Online tickets do not guarantee parking on peak days.
Do you need a reservation for Bushkill Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Bushkill Falls?
The fee is General admission about $22; seniors/active military about $20; ages 4-10 about $12; ages 3 and under free (confirm.
When is Bushkill Falls flowing?
Main Falls drop nearly 100 feet; about 300 feet of total drop from the top of Main Falls to the bottom of the Lower Gorge across the trail system.
Nearby
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (0.3 mi) .
Sources
4
- https://www.visitbushkillfalls.com/plan/park-admission-fees/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee / parking / manager private / permitRequired, manager)
- https://www.visitbushkillfalls.com/media/826622/a-to-z-information-guide-and-park-policies-guide-20240828.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt / waterfall.flowNote / swimmingAllowed / hazardNote / amenities, access.hikeDistanceMi / hikeDistanceBasis / hours / seasonalClosure)
- https://www.visitbushkillfalls.com/alerts/guest-updates/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadNote / parkingPattern / waterbodyName)
- https://www.visitbushkillfalls.com/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadSurface / ephemeral / amenities.note)
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