Waterfall Hikes Near Bridgeport, CT

908,251 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Bridgeport a waterfall day means turning away from the Sound and driving north into the hills. Ten falls sit inside the fifty-mile circle, every one an easy walk of a mile and a half or less. Roxbury Falls in the Shepaug valley takes half a mile. Wadsworth Falls near Middletown drops 30 feet after 1.5 miles. Dogs are allowed at all of them, which makes this corner of Connecticut good territory for short hikes on a leash.

Located at 41.1918°N, -73.1954°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bridgeport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

5 of 10 waterfalls near Bridgeport are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Strong Umpachene Falls Strong Great Falls Roaring Rippowan Falls Roaring Roxbury Falls Moderate

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 71°F

Aft 71°F Sunny Best
Thu 70°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 69°F Light Rain Likely
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun 60°F Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Mon 58°F Sunny
Tue 61°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bridgeport

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Roaring · 379 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Campbell Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Umpachene Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Westfield Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bridgeport (8 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.

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

20.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

37.4 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

39.3 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

41.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 10 Waterfalls Near Bridgeport

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

20.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

21.7 miles away
Connecticut
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

37.4 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

39.3 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

41.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

43.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

45.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

47.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

49.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bridgeport

Are there free waterfalls near Bridgeport?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Bridgeport, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bridgeport?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Bridgeport, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bridgeport?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bridgeport, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bridgeport?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bridgeport, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bridgeport?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Bridgeport, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bridgeport?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bridgeport is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bridgeport?

The tallest waterfall near Bridgeport is Buttermilk Falls at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bridgeport?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Bridgeport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bridgeport?

The closest waterfall to Bridgeport is Roxbury Falls, approximately 20.7 miles away.

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