Waterfall Hikes Near Oakville, CT

9,387 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oakville? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oakville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.5893°N, -73.0905°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Oakville have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Low Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Aft 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Oakville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Silver Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Chapman Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Glendale Falls Barely Flowing · 78 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 209 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakville (3 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 Oakville (15 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Oakville

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

35.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

36.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakville

Are there free waterfalls near Oakville?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Oakville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oakville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Oakville, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakville?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oakville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakville?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oakville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Oakville, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oakville is Bash Bish Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oakville?

The tallest waterfall near Oakville is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oakville?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Oakville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakville?

The closest waterfall to Oakville is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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