Waterfall Hikes Near Stafford Springs, CT

4,890 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stafford Springs? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stafford Springs. 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 41.9595°N, -72.3105°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stafford Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

11 of 27 waterfalls near Stafford Springs are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Strong Woonsocket Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Campbell Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Chapel Falls Moderate Chapman Falls Moderate Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Otis Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Shetucket Falls Roaring Silver Falls Strong Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 75°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Stafford Springs

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 517 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Stafford Springs (9 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.

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stafford Springs (19 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Stafford Springs

Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

49.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

28 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stafford Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Stafford Springs?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Stafford Springs, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Stafford Springs?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Stafford Springs, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stafford Springs?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stafford Springs, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stafford Springs?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stafford Springs, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Stafford Springs?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stafford Springs?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stafford Springs is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Stafford Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Stafford Springs is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stafford Springs?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Stafford Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stafford Springs?

The closest waterfall to Stafford Springs is Wallamanumps Falls, approximately 17 miles away.

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