Waterfall Hikes Near Beaver Dam Lake, NY

3,296 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Beaver Dam Lake? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Beaver Dam Lake. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.4429°N, -74.1216°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Beaver Dam Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

22 of 31 waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 83°F Sunny
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Partly Sunny
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Beaver Dam Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Ridgeway Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Pinchot Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Beaver Dam Lake (6 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Beaver Dam Lake (24 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Beaver Dam Lake

Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Beaver Dam Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Beaver Dam Lake?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Beaver Dam Lake, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Beaver Dam Lake?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Beaver Dam Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Beaver Dam Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Beaver Dam Lake is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Beaver Dam Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Beaver Dam Lake?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Beaver Dam Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Beaver Dam Lake?

The closest waterfall to Beaver Dam Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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