Waterfall Hikes Near Waterbury, CT

202,422 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Waterbury drivers head northwest for their waterfalls, up into the Litchfield Hills. Campbell Falls straddles the Massachusetts line near Norfolk and asks for half a mile of walking. Buttermilk Falls takes 0.6 miles, Roxbury Falls half a mile along the Shepaug. The long drive east goes to Chapman Falls, 60 feet of water at Devil's Hopyard State Park. Twenty-one falls sit inside fifty miles of the Brass City, and dogs can join you at nearly every stop.

Located at 41.5582°N, -73.0361°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waterbury

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

15 of 21 waterfalls near Waterbury are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Roaring Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Chapman Falls Roaring Great Falls Moderate Otis Falls Roaring Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Rippowan Falls Roaring Roxbury Falls Roaring Shetucket Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Windsor Jambs Roaring Westfield Falls Roaring Wadsworth Falls Roaring Wahconah Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Tue 70°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 66°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Waterbury

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring ยท 108 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Otis Falls Roaring ยท 149 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Westfield Falls Roaring ยท 464 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Windsor Jambs Roaring ยท 105 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Roaring ยท 270 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Wadsworth Falls Roaring ยท 464 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waterbury (18 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.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

5.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

14.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

14.7 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

16 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

32.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 21 Waterfalls Near Waterbury

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

5.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

14.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

14.7 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

16 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

32.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

33.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

36 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

41.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

41.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

41.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

42.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

42.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

42.6 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

46.4 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

46.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

48.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waterbury

Are there free waterfalls near Waterbury?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Waterbury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waterbury?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Waterbury, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waterbury?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waterbury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterbury?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterbury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Waterbury?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waterbury?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Waterbury?

The tallest waterfall near Waterbury is Buttermilk Falls at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waterbury?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Waterbury have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waterbury?

The closest waterfall to Waterbury is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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