Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Hopatcong, NJ

10,480 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Hopatcong? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Hopatcong. 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 40.9599°N, -74.6094°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Hopatcong

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 42 gauged

1 of 41 waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Roaring Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Tod 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Hopatcong

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Roaring · 48 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Scudders Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 312 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Hopatcong (7 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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Hopatcong (27 waterfalls)

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

Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Lake Hopatcong

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

27.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Paradise Falls

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

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

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

Leavitt Falls

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

Indian Ladder Falls

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

High Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

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

Little Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

31.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Hopatcong

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Hopatcong?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Hopatcong, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Hopatcong?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Hopatcong?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Hopatcong is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Hopatcong?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Lake Hopatcong have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Hopatcong?

The closest waterfall to Lake Hopatcong is Pottersville Falls, approximately 16.7 miles away.

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