Waterfall Hikes Near Portsmouth, NH

96,146 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Portsmouth borrows its waterfalls from the rivers inland of the seacoast. Packers Falls on the Lamprey in Durham is a tenth of a mile from the road, dogs welcome, and Mayo Falls asks the same. Orris Falls, across the Maine line in South Berwick, makes a 3.5-mile walk through conservation land. Great Falls can be seen without leaving the car. Steeles Falls adds a 2-mile hike with 300 feet of gain. Sixteen falls all told, nearly every one of them easy.

Located at 43.0580°N, -70.7826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

6 of 16 waterfalls near Portsmouth are flowing strongly today

Dundee Falls Low Mallison Falls Low Saccarappa Falls Low Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Low Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Mayo Falls Strong Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Strong Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 76°F

Tod 82°F Partly Sunny
Sat 74°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 76°F Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Portsmouth

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Dundee Falls Roaring · 607 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Mallison Falls Roaring · 607 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Saccarappa Falls Roaring · 607 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Steeles Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Mayo Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portsmouth (3 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 Portsmouth (10 waterfalls)

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Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

28.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

41.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

28.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Greggs Falls

44.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

49.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

41.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Saccarappa Falls

1.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mallison Falls

4.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Dundee Falls

8.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Are there free waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Portsmouth?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Portsmouth, including Mallison Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portsmouth?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth?

The shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth is Dundee Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portsmouth?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Portsmouth have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Portsmouth?

The closest waterfall to Portsmouth is Packers Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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