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

6 of 49 waterfalls near Fort Drum are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing Greenwood Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Newton Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Burrville Cider Mill Falls Moderate Butternut Falls Moderate Catfish Falls Moderate Childs Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Pleasant Creek Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Talcott Falls Moderate Sperrys Falls Moderate Dicob Falls Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Elmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Jerden Falls Moderate Kings Falls Moderate Eatonville Falls Strong Shingle Mill Falls Strong Singing Waters Falls Strong Whitaker Falls Strong Emeryville Falls Barely Flowing Fullerville Falls Barely Flowing Hazleton Falls Barely Flowing Harper Falls Moderate Lampsons Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Moderate Winns Pond Roaring Ferguson Waterfall Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 77°F

Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 77°F Sunny Best
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Fort Drum

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Ferguson Waterfall Roaring ยท 24 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Winns Pond Roaring ยท 11 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Shingle Mill Falls Strong ยท 44 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Singing Waters Falls Strong ยท 44 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Eatonville Falls Strong ยท 44 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Whitaker Falls Strong ยท 44 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Drum (6 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.

🐕 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

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

Great Falls

9.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

9.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Fort Drum

Pleasant Creek Falls waterfall

Pleasant Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butternut Falls

10.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

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

Great Falls

9.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

9.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

6.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

8.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Catfish Falls

16.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jerden Falls

21 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sperrys Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

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

Elmer Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hazleton Falls

8.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Fullerville Falls

29.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dicob Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Emeryville Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 6 easy waterfall hikes near Fort Drum, including Ferguson Waterfall.

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 0.2 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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