Waterfall Hikes Near West Haven, CT

55,336 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

West Haven is a beach town, so chasing waterfalls means putting Long Island Sound in the rearview. Eleven falls sit inside fifty miles, all short walks. Chapman Falls is the one to build a day around, 60 feet of ledgy drop in Devil's Hopyard State Park after 0.2 miles. Wadsworth Falls pairs a 30-foot drop with an honest 1.5-mile walk. Westfield Falls barely requires getting out of the car. Dogs are welcome across the whole list.

Located at 41.2739°N, -72.9672°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Haven

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

8 of 11 waterfalls near West Haven are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Campbell Falls Strong Chapman Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Strong Roxbury Falls Moderate Silver Falls Strong Yantic Falls Roaring Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 75°F Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Haven

Updated about 2 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 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 44 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Westfield Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Haven (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.

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Haven (10 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

49.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near West Haven

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

49.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

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

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Otis Falls

21.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

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

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Haven

Are there free waterfalls near West Haven?

There are 10 free waterfalls near West Haven, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Haven?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near West Haven, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Haven?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Haven?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Haven, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Haven?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Haven is Buttermilk Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Haven?

The tallest waterfall near West Haven is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Haven?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near West Haven have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Haven?

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

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