Waterfall Hikes Near Margaretville, NY

656 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Margaretville sits on the East Branch of the Delaware in the western Catskills, where the falls run small and close. Tompkins Falls is a one-mile out and back off the Barkaboom Road. Mine Kill Falls, up in the Schoharie valley, drops 80 feet after a half-mile walk. Manorkill Falls barely asks for a walk at all. Canada Falls and Watauga Falls each take an easy mile. Thirty-eight falls come within fifty miles, and every trail listed here allows dogs.

Located at 42.1458°N, -74.6503°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

22 of 38 waterfalls near Margaretville are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Roaring Bucks Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Roaring Canada Falls Roaring Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Dickinson Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Roaring Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Leatherstocking Falls Strong Manorkill Falls Roaring Mine Kill Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Roaring Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Strong Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Roaring Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Roaring

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Cloudy · 62°F

Aft 62°F Cloudy Best
Tue 66°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 73°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu 77°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 64°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Margaretville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Boucks Falls Roaring ยท 3700 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Canada Falls Roaring ยท 26 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Dickinson Falls Roaring ยท 82 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Glenerie Falls Roaring ยท 99 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Tompkins Falls Roaring ยท 21 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Roaring ยท 23 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Margaretville (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.

Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

8.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 38 Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Straton Falls in New York, about 74 feet of drop LiDAR

Straton Falls

7.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

8.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hardenburgh Falls in New York, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Hardenburgh Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

20.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

25.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Boucks Falls in New York, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Boucks Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glenerie Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenerie Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Are there free waterfalls near Margaretville?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Margaretville, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Margaretville?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Margaretville, including Canada Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Margaretville?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Margaretville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Margaretville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Margaretville is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Margaretville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Margaretville?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Margaretville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Margaretville?

The closest waterfall to Margaretville is Canada Falls, approximately 2.3 miles away.

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