Lee Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainNo public access
Lee Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
The falls are on private land, and the owner monitors it with cameras and reports trespassers.
About Lee Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Lee Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Lee Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and fall are typically the best times to visit, as the waterfall may have higher flow due to seasonal rainfall.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Water temperature is currently 46°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.
Trail conditions may vary, and the area may have uneven terrain or slippery rocks near the waterfall. Visitors should exercise caution and avoid visiting during inclement weather.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Brodhead Creek, 1.8 miles away, not on Lee Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
92 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 69 years of record
2.04 ft
Water depth at gauge
46°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 46 degrees F, expect numbness within minutes. Mineral content is typical.
Water Quality
Conductance
Dissolved minerals in the water
About This Gauge
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge Brodhead Creek near Analomink, PA (3 km away).
Today
Moderate
92 cfs
9/10Tomorrow
Moderate
101 cfs
9/10Tue
Moderate
96 cfs
9/10Wed
Moderate
92 cfs
9/10Thu
Moderate
101 cfs
9/10Fri
Moderate
104 cfs
9/10Sat
Moderate
105 cfs
9/10Best window: Today — moderate flow, mostly sunny (trip score 9/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late February to late 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 Lee Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Lee Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 43°F to 35°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 113 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 Pennsylvania.
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.
1-meter lidar measures about 173 feet of descent through Lee Falls, a steep tiered drop rather than a single free fall. The brink sits at about 655 feet above sea level.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 63 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 80 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing southwest, the falls glow in afternoon and evening light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 655 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 173 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Southwest
- Glows in afternoon and evening 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
Elevation
659 feet above sea level
Coordinates
41.058426° N, -75.209625° W
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Nearby Campground
Alosa Campsites
12.3 miles away · 6 sites
Overview The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream. This section of the river offers unspoiled views, excellent boating, fishing, and birding opportunities within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River. These reservation-only campsites are avail
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Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions are not well-documented. Visitors may explore other natural areas in Pennsylvania.
Wildlife
The area may host typical Pennsylvania wildlife, including birds, deer, and small mammals.
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