Waterfall Hikes Near Portsmouth, NH

96,146 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Portsmouth borrows its waterfalls from the rivers inland of the seacoast. Packers Falls on the Lamprey in Durham is a tenth of a mile from the road, dogs welcome, and Mayo Falls asks the same. Orris Falls, across the Maine line in South Berwick, makes a 3.5-mile walk through conservation land. Great Falls can be seen without leaving the car. Steeles Falls adds a 2-mile hike with 300 feet of gain. Sixteen falls all told, nearly every one of them easy.

Located at 43.0580°N, -70.7826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Portsmouth have live flow data today

Garvin Falls Low Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Low Mayo Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Sewalls Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 81°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Portsmouth

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Greggs Falls Moderate · 111 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Dundee Falls Moderate · 585 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Mallison Falls Moderate · 585 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Saccarappa Falls Moderate · 585 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Garvin Falls Low · 9 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Hampton Falls Low · 9 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth (10 waterfalls)

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Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

13.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

20.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

29.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

13.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

20.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

29.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Greggs Falls

16.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

36 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

39.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

44.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Saccarappa Falls

47.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mallison Falls

48 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Dundee Falls

49.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Are there free waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portsmouth?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Portsmouth, including Mallison Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portsmouth?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth?

The shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth is Dundee Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portsmouth?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Portsmouth have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Portsmouth?

The closest waterfall to Portsmouth is Packers Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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