Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Drum, NY

16,298 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Anyone posted at Fort Drum has forty-nine waterfalls inside fifty miles, which softens the famous winters a little. Great Falls drops 77 feet at the end of a half-mile walk. Childs Falls takes a mile with about 200 feet of climbing, enough to feel like exercise on a Saturday morning. Burrville Cider Mill Falls south of Watertown requires nothing beyond parking the truck. Every trail with details on this page allows dogs, which matters when the whole family moves with you.

Located at 44.0450°N, -75.7845°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Drum

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

49 of 49 gauged

8 of 49 waterfalls near Fort Drum are flowing strongly today

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Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Mon 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 67°F Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny
Thu 75°F Partly Sunny
Fri 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 63°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 62°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Fort Drum

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kings Falls Roaring ยท 544 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Jerden Falls Roaring ยท 544 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring ยท 544 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Elmer Falls Roaring ยท 544 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Eagle Falls Roaring ยท 544 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Dicob Falls Roaring ยท 544 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Drum (33 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.

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

8.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Burrville Cider Mill Falls in New York, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fort Drum (31 waterfalls)

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

Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

7.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Fort Drum

Pleasant Creek Falls waterfall

Pleasant Creek Falls

3.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Butternut Falls in New York, about 80 feet of drop LiDAR

Butternut Falls

7.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

7.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

8.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Burrville Cider Mill Falls in New York, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

11.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

12.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

12.7 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

15.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Catfish Falls in New York, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Catfish Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Jerden Falls in New York, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Jerden Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sperrys Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Sperrys Falls

21.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mad River Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Mad River Falls

23.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hazleton Falls in New York, about 76 feet of drop LiDAR

Hazleton Falls

29.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Fullerville Falls in New York, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Fullerville Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Dicob Falls in New York, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Dicob Falls

29.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Emeryville Falls in New York, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Emeryville Falls

30 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fort Drum

Are there free waterfalls near Fort Drum?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Fort Drum, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fort Drum?

There are 33 easy waterfall hikes near Fort Drum, including Agers Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fort Drum?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fort Drum, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Drum?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Drum, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fort Drum?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Fort Drum, including Lampsons Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fort Drum?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fort Drum is Agers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fort Drum?

The tallest waterfall near Fort Drum is Salmon River Falls at 110 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Fort Drum require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Fort Drum requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fort Drum?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Fort Drum has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fort Drum?

The closest waterfall to Fort Drum is Pleasant Creek Falls, approximately 3.1 miles away.

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