Waterfall Hikes Near Margaretville, NY

656 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Margaretville sits on the East Branch of the Delaware in the western Catskills, where the falls run small and close. Tompkins Falls is a one-mile out and back off the Barkaboom Road. Mine Kill Falls, up in the Schoharie valley, drops 80 feet after a half-mile walk. Manorkill Falls barely asks for a walk at all. Canada Falls and Watauga Falls each take an easy mile. Thirty-eight falls come within fifty miles, and every trail listed here allows dogs.

Located at 42.1458°N, -74.6503°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

13 of 38 waterfalls near Margaretville are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Canada Falls Strong Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Roaring Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Dickinson Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Strong Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Margaretville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Darbytown Falls Roaring ยท 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Denton Falls Roaring ยท 610 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Margaretville (2 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 Margaretville (23 waterfalls)

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Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

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

High Falls

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

Watauga Falls

46.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

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

High Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

13.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

46.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Boucks Falls

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

High Falls

8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Are there free waterfalls near Margaretville?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Margaretville, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Margaretville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Margaretville, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Margaretville?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Margaretville?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Margaretville, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Margaretville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Margaretville is Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Margaretville?

The tallest waterfall near Margaretville is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Margaretville?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Margaretville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Margaretville?

The closest waterfall to Margaretville is Canada Falls, approximately 2.3 miles away.

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