Waterfalls around Philadelphia at a glance
There are 110 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Philadelphia. The nearest is Falls of Schuylkill, about 4.1 mi NNW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 93 of the 110. The radius reaches into 4 states, led by Pennsylvania (68), New Jersey (29) and Maryland (7).
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
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Philadelphia | 2 |
| 25 miles of Philadelphia | 2 |
| 50 miles of Philadelphia | 7 |
| 100 miles of Philadelphia | 110 |
Well-known falls within reach of Philadelphia
Bushkill Falls (81 miN), Dingmans Falls (89 miN) and Raymondskill Falls (94 miN) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Pennsylvania.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Philadelphia
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of Schuylkill | 4.1 mi NNW | not recorded | Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
| The Grotto | 8.0 mi NNW | not recorded | Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
| Scudders Falls | 27 mi NE | not recorded | Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Gold Run | 28 mi NE | not recorded | New Jersey |
| High Falls | 34 mi NNE | not recorded | New Jersey |
| High Falls | 42 mi N | not recorded | Pennsylvania |
| Gilpins Falls | 47 mi WSW | not recorded | Cecil County, Maryland |
| Buttermilk Falls | 54 mi NE | not recorded | New Jersey |
| Amos Falls | 57 mi WSW | not recorded | Cecil County, Maryland |
| Pottersville Falls | 58 mi NNE | not recorded | Morris County, New Jersey |
| Foul Rift Falls | 59 mi N | not recorded | Warren County, New Jersey |
| Seele | 64 mi NE | not recorded | New Jersey |
| Princess Run Waterfall | 64 mi NNW | not recorded | Pennsylvania |
| Buttermilk Falls | 65 mi NNE | not recorded | New Jersey |
| Wild Creek Falls | 68 mi NNW | not recorded | Pennsylvania |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Philadelphia
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 3 of the 110 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 75 ft | 84 mi NE |
| Buttermilk Falls | 60 ft | 89 mi NNW |
| Kilgore Falls | 17 ft | 69 mi WSW |
Counties with the most falls near Philadelphia
Monroe County, PA (13), Pike County, PA (12), Philadelphia County, PA (2), Cecil County, MD (2) and Warren County, NJ (2). 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: New York City, Baltimore, Washington, DC, Hartford, Ithaca.