The Top 12 Waterfalls in New Jersey
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 12
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in New Jersey. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in New Jersey. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Hemlock Falls
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Hemlock Falls is a small waterfall in the South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. There are a few different trails that take you to the falls, but all end at …
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Scudder Falls
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A slight drop in the Delaware River creates a low waterfall shelf that is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing. A parking lot and lookout area can be found …
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Waterfall at the dam below Campbell's Pond
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The entire waterway from the upper Orange Reservoir down to the southern boundary of the South Mountain Reservation is controlled through means of irrigation and damming. There is a small …
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Lake Solitude
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This stunning lake features a unique rock wall waterfall and is surrounded by lush trees. The sights are even more amazing in springtime when the leaves start to change colors.
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Buttermilk Falls
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This trail climbs to the top of Buttermilk Falls, a long, tumbling cascade that happens to be one of the tallest waterfalls in the state of New Jersey. Keep in …
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Chikahoki Falls
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Chikahoki Falls can be reached very easily from Otter Hole, as the trail leads downwards only. But be aware: on the way back, it's logically going up. The waterfalls are …
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View of Schooley's Mountain and the waterfall
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Encompassing over 800 acres and featuring miles of forest trails, Schooley's Mountain County Park is a popular spot for locals and visitors of Long Valley and Hackettstown, New Jersey. There …
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Waterfall in Musconetcong Gorge Preserve
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The Musconetcong Gorge Preserve features a few miles of well-marked hiking trails. Some of the paths get down next to the Musconetcong River and provide great views of the water. …
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Watchung Lake and Cascading Dam
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Watchung Lake is a super place. It has a cascading dam at one end that holds the water back and a park just below the dam. It also has a …
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Green Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Green Tail is the southernmost trail in Apshawa Preserve. The trail crosses some creeks and leads through beautiful nature wooded with oak and maple trees.
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