Waterfall Hikes Near Orangeburg, NY

4,745 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Orangeburg? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Orangeburg. 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 41.0488°N, -73.9408°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Orangeburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Orangeburg have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 104°F

Wed 98°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 104°F Sunny Best
Fri 103°F Sunny
Ind 99°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Orangeburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Low · 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Low · 24 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Orangeburg (4 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

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Orangeburg (13 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Orangeburg

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Orangeburg

Are there free waterfalls near Orangeburg?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Orangeburg, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Orangeburg?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Orangeburg, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Orangeburg?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Orangeburg, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Orangeburg?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Orangeburg, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Orangeburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Orangeburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Orangeburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Orangeburg?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Orangeburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Orangeburg?

The closest waterfall to Orangeburg is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 16.6 miles away.

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