Waterfall Hikes Near Kingston, NY

24,018 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Kingston splits its waterfall loyalties between the Catskills and the Shawangunks. Half an hour north, Kaaterskill drops 260 feet in two tiers at the end of a 2.6-mile round trip. South in the Gunks, Stony Kill is an 87-footer reached after a one-mile approach. Verkeerder Kill asks for a full day, six and a half miles across the Sam's Point pine barrens before its 187-foot plunge. Buttermilk Falls adds 165 feet plus a swimming hole. The count reaches thirty-eight inside fifty miles, dogs fine on every trail that carries a listing.

Located at 41.9295°N, -73.9968°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kingston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

27 of 38 waterfalls near Kingston are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Strong Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Roaring Bozen Kill Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Strong Glen Falls Strong Kaaterskill Falls Strong Canada Falls Moderate Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Roaring Horton Falls Roaring Mine Lot Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Strong Great Falls Strong Hanging Rock Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Strong High Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Strong Mine Kill Falls Strong Nevele Falls Strong Rensselaerville Falls Strong Roxbury Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Partly Sunny · 69°F

Tod 69°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kingston

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring ยท 961 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring ยท 961 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Bozen Kill Falls Roaring ยท 90 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Roaring ยท 429 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Mine Lot Falls Roaring ยท 117 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Horton Falls Roaring ยท 117 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kingston (16 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.

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

15.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

22.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Kingston

LiDAR terrain view around Glenerie Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenerie Falls

5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

15.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

22.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

26 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

26.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Dickinson Falls in New York, about 101 feet of drop LiDAR

Dickinson Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Rossman Falls in New York, about 73 feet of drop LiDAR

Rossman Falls

30.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Meadow Falls in New York, about 66 feet of drop LiDAR

Meadow Falls

31.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

32.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingston

Are there free waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Kingston, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kingston?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Kingston, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kingston?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kingston, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingston, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Kingston, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kingston?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kingston is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kingston?

The tallest waterfall near Kingston is Buttermilk Falls at 549 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kingston?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Kingston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kingston?

The closest waterfall to Kingston is Glenerie Falls, approximately 5 miles away.

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