Hamilton Falls
- Height
- 125 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
Hamilton Falls drops about 125 ft on Cobb Brook in Windham County, Vermont.
Closures and warnings
Multiple drownings and serious injuries historically at Hamilton Falls. Climbing and jumping are extremely dangerous; follow posted Vermont State Parks warnings. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 125 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | About 125 ft cascade on Cobb Brook; one of Vermont's tallest waterfalls |
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Jumping | Prohibited |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Trail access from Jamaica State Park near Jamaica, VT, along the West River / Cobb Brook corridor. |
| Parking | Jamaica State Park lots |
| Fee | Vermont state park day-use fee |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Managed by | Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (Jamaica State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Camping and West River recreation in Jamaica State Park; Hamilton Falls is a hike destination from the park |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Hamilton Falls open?
Multiple drownings and serious injuries historically at Hamilton Falls. Climbing and jumping are extremely dangerous; follow posted Vermont State Parks warnings. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Hamilton Falls?
Hamilton Falls drops about 125 ft.
Can you swim at Hamilton Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Hamilton Falls.
How do you get to Hamilton Falls?
The road in is paved. Trail access from Jamaica State Park near Jamaica, VT, along the West River / Cobb Brook corridor. Parking: Jamaica State Park lots.
Do you need a reservation for Hamilton Falls?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Hamilton Falls?
The fee is Vermont state park day-use fee.
When is Hamilton Falls flowing?
About 125 ft cascade on Cobb Brook; one of Vermont's tallest waterfalls.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://vtstateparks.com/jamaica.html (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.fee / access.permitRequired / access.amenities / rules.camping, waterfall.heightFt / waterfall.flowNote / waterbodyName / access.roadNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / jumpingProhibited / hazardNote, access.parking, waterfall.ephemeral, access.roadSurface)
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