Waterfall Hikes Near Orangeburg, NY

4,745 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Orangeburg? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Orangeburg. 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 41.0488°N, -73.9408°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Orangeburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

9 of 17 waterfalls near Orangeburg are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Partly Sunny
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Orangeburg

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Dingmans Falls Strong · 16 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Silverthread Falls Strong · 16 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Strong · 50 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Orangeburg (4 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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Orangeburg (16 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
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Orangeburg

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

30.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Orangeburg

Are there free waterfalls near Orangeburg?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Orangeburg, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Orangeburg?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Orangeburg, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Orangeburg?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Orangeburg, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Orangeburg?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Orangeburg, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Orangeburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Orangeburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Orangeburg is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Orangeburg?

The tallest waterfall near Orangeburg is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Orangeburg?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Orangeburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Orangeburg?

The closest waterfall to Orangeburg is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 16.6 miles away.

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