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Waterfalls in New Hampshire

We list 102 named waterfalls in New Hampshire, with the most near Deerfield (21), Gorham (12) and Woodstock (7). Tallest on the map: Arethusa Falls at about 138 feet.

Waterfall areas: near Deerfield (21) · near Gorham (12) · near Woodstock (7) · near Moultonborough (7) · near Colebrook (5) · near North Conway (5)

Near Deerfield 21

Near Gorham 12

Near Woodstock 7

Near Moultonborough 7

Near Colebrook 5

Near North Conway 5

Near Sandwich 4

Near Tamworth 3

Near Newmarket 3

Near Enfield 2

Near Alexandria 2

Near Thornton 2

Near Exeter 2

Near Dover 2

Near Lee 2

Near Mont Vernon 2

Near Rumney 2

Near Greenfield 1

Near Francestown 1

Near Milan 1

Near Troy 1

Near Hillsborough 1

Near Barrington 1

Near Nottingham 1

Near Hampton Falls 1

Near Plymouth 1

Near Littleton 1

Near Chesterfield 1

Near Newport 1

Near Stratford 1

Near Bristol 1

Near Wilton 1

Near Lyndeborough 1

Near Epsom 1

Near Hollis 1

Near Merrimack 1

Source: OpenStreetMap. Seasonal road closures in New Hampshire can block access to some trailheads. 82 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the best waterfalls in New Hampshire?

The most waterfalls in our data are near Deerfield (21), Gorham (12) and Woodstock (7). Among the tallest are Arethusa Falls (138 ft), Jackson Falls (108 ft) and Lower Nancy Cascades (82 ft).

What is the tallest waterfall in New Hampshire?

Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Arethusa Falls near Deerfield is the tallest at about 138 feet. Not every fall has a measured height on the map, so taller ones may be missing.

Do waterfalls in New Hampshire run all year?

3 of the 102 are marked as seasonal or intermittent, so they may be dry in late summer. Visit after a wet week for the strongest flow.