Waterfall Hikes Near Harrisburg, PA

498,329 residents
New York Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Harrisburg's list runs short, four falls in fifty miles, and the Susquehanna holds the nearest. Conewago Falls spreads across the river below York Haven Dam, an easy trip downriver from the capital. Wiley Falls is a flat mile out and back with dogs allowed. The best half day is Kilgores Rocks in Maryland, where 1.3 miles of walking ends at a 17 foot fall pouring into a swimming hole you are allowed to use. Pack a towel in summer.

Located at 40.2752°N, -76.8843°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Harrisburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Harrisburg have live flow data today

Conewago Falls Moderate Conewago Falls Moderate Kilgores Rocks Moderate Wiley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 87°F Partly Sunny
Thu 87°F Partly Sunny
Fri 84°F Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 83°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Harrisburg

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kilgores Rocks Moderate · 51 cfs 43rd percentile
  2. 2 Wiley Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Conewago Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 28th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Harrisburg (2 waterfalls)

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

Wiley Falls

30.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

40.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Harrisburg

Conewago Falls

25.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Conewago Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wiley Falls

30.9 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kilgores Rocks waterfall

Kilgores Rocks

40.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Harrisburg

Are there free waterfalls near Harrisburg?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Harrisburg, including Conewago Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Harrisburg?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Harrisburg, including Kilgores Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Harrisburg?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Harrisburg, including Kilgores Rocks.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Harrisburg?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Harrisburg, including Kilgores Rocks.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Harrisburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Harrisburg is Conewago Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Harrisburg?

The tallest waterfall near Harrisburg is Kilgores Rocks at 17 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Harrisburg?

The closest waterfall to Harrisburg is Conewago Falls, approximately 14.2 miles away.

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