Description
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.
Directions and Parking
Access to the waterfall is from the northern section of Grace Lord Park. There is no official parking lot here, but there is plenty of street parking on Essex Avenue. From the parking area simply follow the obvious trail down past the playground until you reach the waterfall.
Boonton Falls Information
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| Waterway | Rockaway River |
| Drainage Area (square miles) | 117 |
| Drainage Area Size | Very Large |
| Height (feet) | 36 |
| Latitude and Longitude | 40.907451, -74.417455 |
| Location | Town of Boonton, Morris County |
| Type | Cascade |
| Best Time to Visit | Spring-Fall |
| Property Type | Municipal Park – Grace Lord Park |
| Ease of Access | Easy |
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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