Hampton Falls
New Hampshire • 10 ft
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainBefore you go
Hampton Falls is on private land and has no public trail or parking. Visit only with the landowner's permission.
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About Hampton Falls
Hampton Falls is a small, roughly 10-foot drop on the Hampton Falls River near the center of the town of Hampton Falls, where the river runs through a chain of three Dodge Ponds just west of US Route 1. The land around the falls is privately owned (the Beverly S. Powell Revocable Trust), and no public trail or access point is documented.
The Setting
Hampton Falls sits at 43 feet within Beverly S. Powell Revocable Trust, in the coastal lowlands of New Hampshire. The falls drop 10 feet.
Height: 10 feet
Trail & Hike Details
What to Expect
The falls drop a gentle 10 feet.
Accessibility
Accessibility information is not available. Visitors with mobility concerns should inquire locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Hampton Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
No public dog rule applies because the falls are on private land; ask the owner.
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Hampton Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and fall are typically the best times to visit, as water flow is often higher during these seasons.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Trails or access points may be slippery or uneven, especially after rain. Exercise caution near the water.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Winnicut River, 8.8 miles away, not on Hampton Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
16 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 24 years of record
4.44 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge WINNICUT RIVER AT GREENLAND, NR PORTSMOUTH, NH (14 km away).
Today
Low
17 cfs
4/10Tomorrow
Low
17 cfs
4/10Sat
Low
14 cfs
5/10Sun
Barely Flowing
11 cfs
5/10Mon
Barely Flowing
18 cfs
5/10Tue
Barely Flowing
25 cfs
5/10Wed
Barely Flowing
24 cfs
5/10Best window: Sat — low flow, mostly cloudy (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early March to early May, peaking in April.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Hampton Falls Frozen?
Updated about 7 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately north-facing, shaded
Hampton Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 56°F to 39°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 19 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in New Hampshire.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The bare-earth surface loses about 27 feet through the falls, but gradually, the profile of a cascade rather than a plunge. The falls are listed at 10 feet; the extra comes from the ravine that continues below the base. The ground at the falls is roughly 43 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 18 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 32 feet in the 500 feet below. Facing northwest, the falls stay mostly shaded, with soft, even light all day.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 43 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 27 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Northwest
- Mostly shaded, so the light stays soft and even all day.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading northwest).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
The falls are near the Hampton Falls town center, on the Hampton Falls River upstream of US Route 1. There is no published public access route; do not enter private land without the owner's permission.
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Elevation
43 feet above sea level
Coordinates
42.910090° N, -70.870609° W
Land Management
Managed by NGO Restricted Access
Visitor Tips & Gear
The falls are on private land with no public trail. Ask the landowner for permission before visiting.
Where to Stay
Best Western Hampshire Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hampton South-Seabrook by IHG
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hampton Portsmouth
Seabrook Inn
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Additional Information
Nearby Attractions
The town of Hampton Falls offers charming local attractions, and the nearby Hampton Beach area is a popular destination.
Wildlife
The area may feature common New England wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer.
Cities near Hampton Falls
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