Waterfalls near New York City

28 named waterfalls within 50 miles of New York City, nearest first, with height and directions.

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    Waterfall names and positions: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Heights are from OpenStreetMap where a mapper recorded one. Data as of September 2026. Always check the land manager for trail status, closures and parking before you go.

    Waterfalls around New York City at a glance

    There are 28 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown New York City. The nearest is Ambergill Falls, about 3.9 mi SSE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 16 of the 28. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by New Jersey (18), New York (7) and Connecticut (3).

    Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.

    How far you have to drive

    WithinNamed waterfalls
    10 miles of New York City4
    25 miles of New York City14
    50 miles of New York City28

    The 15 nearest waterfalls to New York City

    WaterfallDistanceHeightWhere
    Ambergill Falls 3.9 mi SSE not recorded New York
    Fallkill Falls 4.0 mi SSE not recorded New York
    Binnen Falls 4.1 mi SSE not recorded New York
    The Loch 6.2 mi NNE not recorded New York
    Greenbrook Falls 15 mi NNE not recorded New Jersey
    The Falls 15 mi NE not recorded New York
    Hemlock Falls 15 mi W not recorded New Jersey
    Hobble Falls 15 mi W not recorded New Jersey
    Maple Falls 16 mi W not recorded Essex County, New Jersey
    Passaic Falls 17 mi NNW not recorded Passaic County, New Jersey
    Great Falls 17 mi NNW 75 ft New Jersey
    Bridal Veil Falls 19 mi NNW not recorded New Jersey
    Seele 21 mi W not recorded New Jersey
    Buttermilk Falls 22 mi NNW not recorded New Jersey
    Boonton Falls 25 mi WNW not recorded New Jersey

    Counties with the most falls near New York City

    Orange County, NY (2), Essex County, NJ (1), Passaic County, NJ (1), Western Connecticut County, CT (1) and Morris County, NJ (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.

    Before you go

    The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.

    Waterfalls near other cities: Philadelphia, Hartford, Albany, Baltimore, Ithaca.

    Waterfalls near New York City: common questions

    How many waterfalls are near New York City?

    Our map has 28 named waterfalls within 50 miles of New York City, 14 of them within 25 miles. The count uses USGS and OpenStreetMap names as of 2026-09-23; unnamed and seasonal falls are extra.

    What is the closest waterfall to New York City?

    Ambergill Falls, about 3.9 mi SSE of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

    What is the tallest waterfall near New York City?

    Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Great Falls at about 75 ft, 17 mi NNW of New York City. Published heights vary between sources.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls near New York City?

    Snowmelt and spring rain make April and May the peak. Gorge trails in the Finger Lakes often open in May and close in November, and many falls run thin by late summer.