Waterfall Hikes Near Oneonta, NY

14,097 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Mine Kill Falls drops 80 feet into the Schoharie valley northeast of Oneonta, a half-mile walk with dogs welcome. Watauga Falls is an easy mile south of town in the Delaware branch country. Rexford Falls barely asks anything, a tenth of a mile. The climb worth planning is Buttermilk Falls, 165 feet, reached by a mile and a half of trail with 500 feet of gain and swimming allowed under it. Thirty falls come within fifty miles of town.

Located at 42.4551°N, -75.0666°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oneonta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

15 of 30 waterfalls near Oneonta are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Roaring Bucks Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Roaring Button Falls Moderate Rexford Falls Moderate Canada Falls Roaring Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Crandall Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Strong Hardenburgh Falls Strong High Falls Strong Leatherstocking Falls Strong Manorkill Falls Roaring Mine Kill Falls Roaring Rensselaerville Falls Strong Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Roaring Stockbridge Falls Roaring

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Tue 67°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 74°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 62°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oneonta

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Canada Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Boucks Falls Roaring · 3710 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Tompkins Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Rensselaerville Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Dickinson Falls Roaring · 100 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oneonta (18 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Saint Marys Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oneonta (18 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Oneonta

LiDAR terrain view around Saint Marys Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around White Store Falls in New York, about 83 feet of drop LiDAR

White Store Falls

16 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Button Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Button Falls

25 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Straton Falls in New York, about 74 feet of drop LiDAR

Straton Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

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

Manorkill Falls

30.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Boucks Falls in New York, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Boucks Falls

31.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

31.3 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

31.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

31.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Darbytown Falls in Pennsylvania, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Darbytown Falls

41.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

42 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

42.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Sherman Falls in New York, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Sherman Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

44 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oneonta

Are there free waterfalls near Oneonta?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Oneonta, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oneonta?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Oneonta, including Canada Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oneonta?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oneonta, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oneonta?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oneonta, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oneonta?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Oneonta, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oneonta?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oneonta?

The tallest waterfall near Oneonta is Buttermilk Falls at 104 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oneonta?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Oneonta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oneonta?

The closest waterfall to Oneonta is Saint Marys Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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