Waterfall Hikes Near Johnsonburg, NJ

470 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Johnsonburg? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Johnsonburg. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.9623°N, -74.8765°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnsonburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 42 gauged

3 of 41 waterfalls near Johnsonburg are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Wangum Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Low Scudders Falls Low Shohola Falls Strong Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Chance Rain Showers · 80°F

Tue 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Chance Rain Showers Best

Flowing best right now near Johnsonburg

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 36 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Buck Hill Falls Strong · 11 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Paradise Falls Strong · 11 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 1080 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnsonburg (8 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.

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnsonburg (27 waterfalls)

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

Bass Lake Falls

40.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

43.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

48.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Johnsonburg

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

25.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

31 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

39.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

9.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

32.4 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Ridgeway Falls

25.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

31.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

40.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

17.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnsonburg

Are there free waterfalls near Johnsonburg?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Johnsonburg, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnsonburg?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Johnsonburg, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnsonburg?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnsonburg, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnsonburg?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnsonburg, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnsonburg?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Johnsonburg, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnsonburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Johnsonburg is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnsonburg?

The tallest waterfall near Johnsonburg is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Johnsonburg require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Johnsonburg?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Johnsonburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnsonburg?

The closest waterfall to Johnsonburg is Bass Lake Falls, approximately 6.2 miles away.

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