Boonton Falls

Boonton Falls

Boonton Falls is a large and powerful waterfall in the town of Boonton on the Rockaway River. Despite being a relatively calm river, Boonton Falls marks the beginning of the Boonton Gorge, a short section of whitewater on the river. There are multiple areas to view the waterfall from either side of the river, as access across is provided by a historic stone bridge.

Due to the large drainage area, Boonton Falls often looks good, even when other nearby waterfalls are just a trickle.

The waterfall is located just a short and easy walk from the playground at Grace Lord Park. Click the button below for a detailed guide on reaching Boonton Falls.

Boonton Falls Information

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WaterwayRockaway River
Drainage Area (square miles)117
Drainage Area SizeVery Large
Height (feet)36
Latitude and Longitude40.907451 -74.417455
LocationTown of Boonton, Morris County
TypeCascade
Best Time to VisitSpring-Fall
Property TypeMunicipal Park – Grace Lord Park
Current StreamflowRockaway River above Reservoir at Boonton NJ Hydrograph

Alerts

  • Boonton Falls has been the site of a few drownings. The waterfall is one of the most powerful waterfalls in New Jersey, and the river below moves extremely fast. There are multiple emergency phones located near the falls.

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