Outdoors
Waterfalls near Newark
16 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
16
Closest
6.2 mi
Hobble Falls
Within 10 miles
1
Tallest
66 ft
Boonton Falls
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 16 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 6.2miHobble Falls
- 11.7miFallkill Falls
- 11.7miAmbergill Falls
- 11.9miBinnen Falls
- 11.9miThe Loch
- 12.5miGreat Falls
- 14.9miBridal Veil Falls
- 17.2miButtermilk Falls
- 17.5miBoonton Falls66 ft
- 18miGreenbrook Falls
- 20.3miThe Falls
- 22.4miApshawa Falls
- 22.9miChikahoki Falls
- 23.4miOtter Hole
- 23.8miMacMillan Brook Falls
- 29.4miMine Hole Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Newark; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Newark?
Hobble Falls, about 6.2 miles from the center of Newark.
How many waterfalls are near Newark?
16 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
What is the tallest waterfall near Newark?
Boonton Falls, about 66 feet (20 m), 17.5 miles away.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Newark?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.