Waterfall Hikes Near Batavia, NY

15,510 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Batavia is flat farm country, and the main waterfall trip is about 26 miles south-southeast at Letchworth State Park, where Middle Falls drops 107 feet on the Genesee River, with Upper and Lower Falls on the same stretch of gorge. Leashed dogs are allowed in the park, though not on boardwalks or in buildings. The closest entry on the list, Buttermilk Falls on Oatka Creek near Le Roy, is on private land that is posted and patrolled, and the owners ask people to stay away. Niagara Falls is about 42 miles west, and the page lists 20 falls in all.

Located at 42.9987°N, -78.1802°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Batavia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 20 gauged

4 of 16 waterfalls near Batavia are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Fall Brook Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 57°F

Aft 78°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 65°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 60°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 52°F Rain Showers Likely
Sun 54°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 53°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 57°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Batavia

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 40 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 27 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong · 1060 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Strong · 1060 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Falls Strong · 1060 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Cascade Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Batavia (13 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

9.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 20 Waterfalls Near Batavia

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

16.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

25.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

32 miles away
New York
Easy
0.9 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

41.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

67.1 km away
Ontario
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
American Falls waterfall

American Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

44.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Batavia

Are there free waterfalls near Batavia?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Batavia, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Batavia?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Batavia, including American Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Batavia?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Batavia, including American Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Batavia?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Batavia, including American Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Batavia?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Batavia, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Batavia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Batavia is American Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Batavia?

The tallest waterfall near Batavia is Bridal Veil Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Batavia?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Batavia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Batavia?

The closest waterfall to Batavia is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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