Waterfall Hikes Near Portland, ME

209,491 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Most of Portland's waterfall list rides the Presumpscot River, which steps down through a chain of old mill drops between Sebago Lake and the sea. Saccarappa Falls in Westbrook is a drive up view. Mallison Falls is a half mile walk that takes dogs. Presumpscot Falls and Dundee Falls fill out the river. Fifteen falls land inside the radius, and the Great Falls of the Androscoggin, up in Lewiston and Auburn, is the biggest water of the bunch, visible from the bridge without any hiking.

Located at 43.6773°N, -70.2715°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

9 of 15 waterfalls near Portland are flowing strongly today

Basin Falls Strong Bisco Falls Strong Kezar Falls Strong Steep Falls Strong Basion Cove Falls Moderate Pumgustuck Moderate Dundee Falls Strong Mallison Falls Strong Presumpscot Falls Strong Saccarappa Falls Strong Great Falls Roaring Great Falls Low Swans Falls Low Mayo Falls Moderate Orris Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 63°F

Aft 63°F Sunny Best
Wed 61°F Sunny
Thu 63°F Sunny
Fri 67°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 62°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Portland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Basin Falls Strong · 12 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Bisco Falls Strong · 12 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Kezar Falls Strong · 12 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Steep Falls Strong · 12 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Dundee Falls Strong · 555 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portland (9 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 Saccarappa Falls in Maine, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Saccarappa Falls

4.1 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mallison Falls in Maine, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Mallison Falls

8.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Portland

Presumpscot Falls waterfall

Presumpscot Falls

2.1 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Saccarappa Falls in Maine, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Saccarappa Falls

4.1 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mallison Falls in Maine, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Mallison Falls

8.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Pumgustuck waterfall

Pumgustuck

9.9 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Dundee Falls in Maine LiDAR

Dundee Falls

12.3 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Basion Cove Falls waterfall

Basion Cove Falls

13.3 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall CC

Great Falls

22.7 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

30.8 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Mayo Falls in Maine Aerial

Mayo Falls

31.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

35.6 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Steep Falls waterfall

Steep Falls

36.9 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

38.2 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bisco Falls in Maine, about 51 feet of drop LiDAR

Bisco Falls

40.9 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Swans Falls in Maine, about 38 feet of drop LiDAR

Swans Falls

47.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Kezar Falls waterfall

Kezar Falls

48.4 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portland

Are there free waterfalls near Portland?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Portland, including Basin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portland?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Portland, including Basin Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portland?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Basin Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portland, including Basin Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Portland?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Portland, including Swans Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Portland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Portland is Basin Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portland?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Portland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Portland?

The closest waterfall to Portland is Presumpscot Falls, approximately 2.1 miles away.

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