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

38 waterfalls near Margaretville have live flow data today

Boucks Falls Low Bucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Moderate Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 77°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 78°F Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 78°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 Bucks Falls Moderate ยท 35 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Raymondskill Falls Moderate ยท 4690 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Pinchot Falls Moderate ยท 4690 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 742 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 742 cfs 61st percentile
  6. 6 Katrina Falls Moderate ยท 243 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Margaretville (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Margaretville (23 waterfalls)

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Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

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

High Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

25.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

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

High Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

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

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

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

Katrina Falls

13.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Boucks Falls

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

High Falls

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

Denton Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 2 easy waterfall hikes near Margaretville, including Canajoharie 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 Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Margaretville?

The tallest waterfall near Margaretville is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 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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