Waterfall Hikes Near Watertown, NY

24,859 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Black River drops right through downtown Watertown, so falling water is part of the scenery here before you ever lace up boots. Great Falls runs 77 feet with only a half mile of walking. Burrville Cider Mill Falls pours beside a working cider mill a few minutes southeast of town, an easy stop in apple season. Talcott Falls is another gentle half mile. Thirty-five falls land within fifty miles, and dogs are welcome on every trail listed.

Located at 43.9734°N, -75.9094°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watertown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

35 waterfalls near Watertown have live flow data today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Beaver Falls Low Burrville Cider Mill Falls Low Butternut Falls Low Catfish Falls Low Childs Falls Low Great Falls Low Pleasant Creek Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Talcott Falls Low Sperrys Falls Low Browns Falls Barely Flowing Greenwood Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Dicob Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Elmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Jerden Falls Barely Flowing Kings Falls Barely Flowing Eatonville Falls Barely Flowing Shingle Mill Falls Barely Flowing Singing Waters Falls Barely Flowing Whitaker Falls Barely Flowing Emeryville Falls Low Fullerville Falls Low Hazleton Falls Low Mad River Falls Low Salmon River Falls Low Winns Pond Moderate Ferguson Waterfall Moderate

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Tue 66°F Partly Sunny
Wed 71°F Partly Sunny
Thu 76°F Partly Sunny
Fri 66°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 60°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Watertown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Agers Falls Moderate ยท 220 cfs 47th percentile
  2. 2 Lyons Falls Moderate ยท 220 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Winns Pond Moderate ยท 10 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Ferguson Waterfall Moderate ยท 3 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Salmon River Falls Moderate ยท 220 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Mad River Falls Low ยท 23 cfs 19th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watertown (22 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.

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

0.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Burrville Cider Mill Falls in New York, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

6.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 35 Waterfalls Near Watertown

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

0.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Butternut Falls in New York, about 80 feet of drop LiDAR

Butternut Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

2.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Burrville Cider Mill Falls in New York, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Talcott Falls waterfall

Talcott Falls

6.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Pleasant Creek Falls waterfall

Pleasant Creek Falls

10 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

10 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

14.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Catfish Falls in New York, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Catfish Falls

14.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Sperrys Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Sperrys Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mad River Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Mad River Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Jerden Falls in New York, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Jerden Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

31.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Dicob Falls in New York, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Dicob Falls

31.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Winns Pond in New York, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Winns Pond

36.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watertown

Are there free waterfalls near Watertown?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Watertown, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Watertown?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Watertown, including Agers Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watertown?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Watertown, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watertown?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Watertown, including Agers Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Watertown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Watertown is Agers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Watertown?

The tallest waterfall near Watertown is Salmon River Falls at 110 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Watertown?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Watertown has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Watertown?

The closest waterfall to Watertown is Great Falls, approximately 0.3 miles away.

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Where to Stay

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

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