Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls in New Jersey
We list 21 named waterfalls in New Jersey, with the most near Crandon Lakes (6), Wanaque (2) and South Orange (2). The tallest mapped one is Great Falls at about 75 feet.
Waterfall areas: near Crandon Lakes (6)
Near Crandon Lakes 6
- Buttermilk Falls Directions
- Dingmans Falls Directions
- Silverthread Falls Directions
- Silver Spray Waterfall Directions
- Tillman Falls Directions
- Tumbling Waters trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
Near Wanaque 2
- Chikahoki Falls trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Otter Hole trailhead 0.7 mi Directions
Near South Orange 2
- Hemlock Falls Directions
- Hobble Falls Directions
Near Kinnelon 1
- Apshawa Falls trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
Near Boonton 1
- Boonton Falls trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
Near North Haledon 1
- Bridal Veil Falls Directions
Near Martinsville 1
Near Mendham 1
Near Franklin Lakes 1
- Buttermilk Falls Directions
Near Ewing 1
- Gold Run Directions
Near Paterson 1
- Great Falls 75 ft · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
Near Frenchtown 1
- High Falls Directions
Near Mahwah 1
- MacMillan Brook Falls Directions
Near Scotch Plains 1
- Seele Directions
Source: OpenStreetMap. Seasonal road closures in New Jersey can block access to some trailheads. 15 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Waterfalls in other states
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of New Jersey have the most waterfalls?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Crandon Lakes (6), Wanaque (2) and South Orange (2).
What is the tallest waterfall in New Jersey?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Great Falls near Paterson is the tallest at about 75 feet. Only 1 of the 21 in New Jersey have a mapped height.