Katrina Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainBefore you go
There is no marked trail to Katrina Falls, and the falls appear to sit north of the Neversink River Unique Area on land that may be private. Check the DEC map and respect posted land.
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About Katrina Falls
Katrina Falls is a roughly 90-foot drop on the outlet stream of Davies Lake, south of the hamlet of Rock Hill in the town of Thompson, Sullivan County. It lies near Katrina Falls Road, which leads south to the main trailhead for the Neversink River Unique Area. No marked DEC trail goes to the falls.
Trail & Hike Details
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Katrina Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Katrina Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
The best time to visit Katrina Falls is during spring or early summer when water flow is at its peak due to snowmelt and rainfall. Fall is also a great time to visit for the vibrant foliage.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Water temperature is currently 44°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.
Cell service is poor around the Katrina Falls Road trailhead.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Neversink River, 2.1 miles away, not on Katrina Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
149 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 34 years of record
4.99 ft
Water depth at gauge
44°F
Very coldExpect numbness within minutes
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year. Water temperature is very cold at 44 degrees F, expect numbness within minutes.
About This Gauge
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge NEVERSINK RIVER AT BRIDGEVILLE NY (3 km away).
Today
Moderate
149 cfs
9/10Tomorrow
Moderate
144 cfs
9/10Tue
Moderate
148 cfs
9/10Wed
Moderate
143 cfs
9/10Thu
Moderate
162 cfs
9/10Fri
Moderate
173 cfs
9/10Sat
Moderate
153 cfs
9/10Best window: Today — moderate flow, mostly sunny (trip score 9/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early March to mid April, 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 Katrina Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Katrina Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 38°F to 33°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 189 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 York.
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 laser survey finds one clean step here: roughly 153 feet of drop concentrated at the brink. Elevation at the pin is about 1,151 feet.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 113 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 72 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing southwest, the falls sit in full sun for most of the day, best photographed early or late.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,151 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 153 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Southwest
- Sunlit most of the day. Go early or late for softer light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading southwest).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
From NY 17 exit 109 at Rock Hill, follow Katrina Falls Road south. The DEC parking lot at the dead end of the road (about 3.5 miles from the exit) serves the Neversink River Unique Area trails to Denton Falls, High Falls and Mullet Brook Falls, not Katrina Falls itself.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
The Katrina Falls Road lot is the most popular Neversink River Unique Area trailhead and fills quickly on weekends and holidays; DEC asks visitors to use another lot when it is full. Park only in designated sites.
Elevation
1,152 feet above sea level
Coordinates
41.607411° N, -74.618526° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
Hampton Inn Monticello, Ny
Days Inn by Wyndham Wurtsboro
Best Western Monticello
Sleep Inn & Suites Middletown - Goshen
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 Neversink River Unique Area, reached from the end of Katrina Falls Road, has trails to Denton Falls, High Falls and Mullet Brook Falls.
Wildlife
The area is home to various wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals. Visitors should be cautious of ticks and other insects.
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