Waterfall Hikes Near Oakland, NJ

12,734 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oakland? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oakland. 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 41.0313°N, -74.2408°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 37 gauged

6 of 36 waterfalls near Oakland are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Low Lee Falls Low Spruce Cabin Falls Low Snow Hill Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Strong Paradise Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Strong Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Sunny Best
Wed 84°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oakland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Katrina Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Denton Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Nevele Falls Strong · 10 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakland (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

47 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Oakland

Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

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

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Snow Hill Falls

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

Katrina Falls

13.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Paradise Falls

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

Shohola Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

35.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakland

Are there free waterfalls near Oakland?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Oakland, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oakland?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakland?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oakland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oakland?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oakland?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Oakland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakland?

The closest waterfall to Oakland is Passaic Falls, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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