New Jersey boasts a variety of waterfalls, ranging from easy-to-reach spots to more challenging ones, and from small hidden gems to impressive larger waterfalls. If you’re in North Jersey, you’re likely close to a waterfall! Use the filters below to find the perfect waterfall for you. For a full list of waterfalls on Explore North Jersey click here.
I created this page because I kept coming across incomplete or inaccurate waterfall lists for New Jersey. Many were missing important waterfalls or seemed to be either AI-generated or written by people who had not actually visited the spots. My goal is to visit every waterfall in the state myself, and for those waterfalls with detailed posts, you can count on all the information and photos being from me. To make sure the list is as complete as possible, some waterfalls haven’t been visited recently or at all. For now, these waterfalls only have basic information and don’t yet feature full posts.
New waterfalls are always being added as I discover them, so be sure to check back regularly! And if I’ve missed any, feel free to let me know in the comments below!
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What is the tallest waterfall in NJ?
Buttermilk Falls (Walpack) is generally recognized as the tallest waterfall in New Jersey. However, this honor goes to Greenbrook Falls along the Hudson River in the New Jersey Palisades. Unfortunately, it is impossible to view this waterfall in its entirety.
What is the easiest waterfall to reach in NJ?
The Great Falls of the Passaic is the easiest to reach and does not even require a walk, as it is fully visible from the parking lot.
What are the different types of waterfalls?
See this page for explanations for many of the details featured on the waterfall description.
When is the best time to see waterfalls in NJ?
The best time to see waterfalls is almost always in the spring or after heavy rain. However, there are some exceptions to this. Each individual waterfall page lists the best time to visit.
What are the most unique waterfalls in NJ?
In our opinion, the most unique waterfall in New Jersey is Bridal Veil Falls, as it is the only one in the state you can walk behind without getting wet.
Can you swim at any waterfalls in NJ?
Currently, there are no waterfalls in the state that allow swimming due to the safety risk. Please obey these rules to keep these waterfalls accessible. Unfortunately, Mine Hole Falls now forbids all access due to multiple accidents caused by swimmers.
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