Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield, MA

437,752 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirty one falls come within reach of Springfield, most of them west in the hilltowns of the Berkshire foothills. Glendale Falls in Middlefield is a long tumbling run reached by three tenths of a mile. Chapel Falls and The Cascades each go about 1.2 miles with 200 feet of gain. Umpachene Falls, down in New Marlborough, allows swimming and the walk is barely a tenth of a mile. Turners Falls and South Hadley Falls are Connecticut River drops you drive to. Dogs ride along almost everywhere on this list.

Located at 42.1155°N, -72.5395°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Springfield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

18 of 31 waterfalls near Springfield are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Strong Bear Rock Falls Roaring Campbell Falls Roaring Race Brook Falls Roaring Umpachene Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapel Falls Moderate Chapman Falls Low Doane Falls Strong Royalston Falls Strong Spirit Falls Strong Glendale Falls Strong Great Falls Roaring Otis Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Low Shetucket Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Yantic Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Westfield Falls Moderate Wadsworth Falls Moderate Wallamanumps Falls Strong Wahconah Falls Moderate Twin Cascade Strong Tannery Falls Strong Turners Falls Roaring The Cascades Roaring The Cascade Low Sutton Falls Low South Hadley Falls Roaring

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 61°F

Sun 48°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 52°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 56°F Sunny
Wed 60°F Sunny
Thu 61°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 62°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 59°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Springfield

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 South Hadley Falls Roaring · 7770 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Bear Rock Falls Roaring · 547 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Campbell Falls Roaring · 547 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 The Cascades Roaring · 11500 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Turners Falls Roaring · 11500 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Roaring · 636 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield (24 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.

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

7.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

24.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

24.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

27.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Springfield

Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

42.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

42.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

44.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

47 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

47.4 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

47.4 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

47.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

48.4 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

48.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Springfield

Are there free waterfalls near Springfield?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Springfield, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Springfield?

There are 24 easy waterfall hikes near Springfield, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Springfield?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Springfield, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Springfield?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Springfield, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Springfield?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Springfield, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Springfield?

The shortest waterfall hike near Springfield is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Springfield?

The tallest waterfall near Springfield is Tannery Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Springfield?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Springfield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Springfield?

The closest waterfall to Springfield is Wallamanumps Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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