Waterfall Hikes Near New Haven, CT

565,572 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

None of the thirteen falls near New Haven asks much of your legs. Wadsworth Falls drops 30 feet after 1.5 easy miles near Middlefield, and Westfield Falls close by is nearly a drive-up. Chapman Falls in Devil's Hopyard State Park stands tallest of the group at 60 feet with 0.2 miles of walking. Yantic Falls pours through the middle of Norwich a tenth of a mile from parking. Every fall on this list allows dogs, so bring the leash.

Located at 41.3113°N, -72.9246°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Haven

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

5 of 13 waterfalls near New Haven are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Roaring Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Moderate Quinebaug Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Strong Roxbury Falls Low Shetucket Falls Roaring Silver Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Roaring

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Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Sunny Best
Thu 70°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 69°F Light Rain Likely
Sat 66°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 New Haven

Updated 35 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Yantic Falls Roaring · 92 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Campbell Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 177 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Strong · 13 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Quinebaug Falls Moderate · 443 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Haven (11 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

19.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

20.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

22 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

34.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near New Haven

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

19.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

20.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

22 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

34.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

39 miles away
Connecticut
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

46.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

47.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

48.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

49.3 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

50 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Haven

Are there free waterfalls near New Haven?

There are 11 free waterfalls near New Haven, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Haven?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near New Haven, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Haven?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Haven, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Haven?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Haven, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Haven?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near New Haven?

The tallest waterfall near New Haven is Buttermilk Falls at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Haven?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near New Haven have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Haven?

The closest waterfall to New Haven is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 19.7 miles away.

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