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

7 of 30 waterfalls near Oneonta are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 79°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oneonta

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Trenton Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sherman Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Crandall Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Mill Dam Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oneonta (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 Oneonta (18 waterfalls)

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Saint Marys Falls

12.4 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
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Oneonta

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 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

White Store Falls

16 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Button Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Mine Kill Falls

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

Rexford Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Straton Falls

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

Canada Falls

30.4 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

Boucks Falls

29.6 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

Hardenburgh Falls

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

Judds Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

41.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

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
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oneonta?

The tallest waterfall near Oneonta is Buttermilk Falls at 165 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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