Warren Falls
- Hike
- 0.1 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Entry fee: Free. Warren Falls is a river on the Mad River in Washington County, Vermont.
Closures and warnings
High cliffs, fast water, and deep holes; occupancy order prohibits camping, fires, and public nudity in the Warren Falls area. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
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| Water type | River |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Strong |
| Water clarity | Heavily used swim holes on the Mad River; other footpaths lead to wading spots below the cascades. |
Access
| Hike | 0.1 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Warren Falls site on VT Route 100 just south of Warren village. |
| Parking | Forest Service day-use parking lot on the west side of Route 100; do not park in highway travel lanes. |
| When it fills | Lot fills on busy summer weekends. |
| Fee | Free |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | Short accessible trail (about 0.1 mile) to an overlook above the Mad River cascades. |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service (Green Mountain National Forest) |
| Note | Pack out all garbage; bury human waste at least 100 feet from water. |
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Rules
| Camping | Not allowed |
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| Fires | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Warren Falls open?
High cliffs, fast water, and deep holes; occupancy order prohibits camping, fires, and public nudity in the Warren Falls area. As of September 30, 2026.
Can you swim at Warren Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Warren Falls. A strong current is reported here, use caution.
How long is the hike to Warren Falls?
It's a 0.1 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Warren Falls site on VT Route 100 just south of Warren village. Parking: Forest Service day-use parking lot on the west side of Route 100; do not park in highway travel lanes. Lot fills on busy summer weekends.
Do you need a reservation for Warren Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Warren Falls?
Yes. Free.
What are the rules at Warren Falls?
Camping is not allowed and fires are not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests (0.4 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/gmfl/recreation/explore-forest (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.hikeDistanceMi / access.wheelchairAccess / swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote / hazardNote context, access.parking / access.roadNote / access.parkingPattern, access.fee)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/gmfl/alerts/warren-falls-occupancy-restrictions-middlebury-rochester-ranger-district-vt (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.camping / rules.fires / hazardNote)
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