Waterfall Hikes Near Portsmouth, NH

96,146 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Portsmouth borrows its waterfalls from the rivers inland of the seacoast. Packers Falls on the Lamprey in Durham is a tenth of a mile from the road, dogs welcome, and Mayo Falls asks the same. Orris Falls, across the Maine line in South Berwick, makes a 3.5-mile walk through conservation land. Great Falls can be seen without leaving the car. Steeles Falls adds a 2-mile hike with 300 feet of gain. Sixteen falls all told, nearly every one of them easy.

Located at 43.0580°N, -70.7826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Portsmouth have live flow data today

Garvin Falls Low Hampton Falls Moderate Mayo Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Sewalls Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 62°F Rain
Sun 61°F Rain
Mon 61°F Rain
Tue 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 73°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Portsmouth

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Hampton Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 35th percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 1500 cfs 26th percentile
  3. 3 Garvin Falls Low · 10 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Steeles Falls Low · 22 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 Dundee Falls Low · 243 cfs 15th percentile
  6. 6 Mallison Falls Low · 243 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portsmouth (9 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

13.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Mayo Falls in Maine Aerial

Mayo Falls

20.3 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Portsmouth (10 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

29.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

11 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

13.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Mayo Falls in Maine Aerial

Mayo Falls

20.3 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

29.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Greggs Falls in New Hampshire, about 64 feet of drop LiDAR

Greggs Falls

35.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

36 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

39.4 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

42.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

42.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

47.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Saccarappa Falls in Maine, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Saccarappa Falls

47.9 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mallison Falls in Maine, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Mallison Falls

48 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Dundee Falls in Maine LiDAR

Dundee Falls

49.2 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Are there free waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portsmouth?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portsmouth?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth?

The shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth is Mallison Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portsmouth?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Portsmouth have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Portsmouth?

The closest waterfall to Portsmouth is Packers Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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