15 Best Waterfalls in Massachusetts (2026 Updated)
Of the 27 named waterfalls in Massachusetts, these 15 earn the strongest visitor ratings, led by Wahconah Falls, Doane Falls, and Glendale Falls. The list spans the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range, North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts, and Hilltowns and Connecticut Valley.
How We Picked
We ranked the 20 publicly accessible Massachusetts waterfalls with at least five Google reviews by a weighted rating that balances score against review volume, so a 4.9 from a dozen reviewers counts for less than a 4.8 from thousands. Every waterfall links to a full page with coordinates, maps and nearby falls.
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1. Wahconah Falls
Dalton, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 19 reviews. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: On Wahconah Falls Brook, 3.5 mi NNE of Hinsdale; Town of Windsor. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is Dalton, about 2.8 miles to the west.
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2. Doane Falls
Royalston, MA · Worcester County · North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 2nd most reviewed in the state, with 191 reviews. 83% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Cascading series of 5 waterfalls situated on 46 acres of a forested preserve with hiking trails." The USGS gazetteer describes it as: In the course of Lawrence Brook 2 mi SSW of Royalston; Town of Royalston. Older records also call it Doanes Falls. It is one of 9 named falls in the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts region. Spirit Falls is only 1.4 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Royalston, about 2.1 miles to the north.
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3. Glendale Falls
Becket, MA · Hampshire County · Hilltowns and Connecticut Valley
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 5th most reviewed in the state, with 56 reviews. 86% of reviewers give it five stars. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: On Glendale Brook 2.7 mi NW of North Chester; Town of Middlefield. It is one of 6 named falls in the Hilltowns and Connecticut Valley region. The nearest town is Becket, about 6.1 miles to the west.
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4. Campbell Falls
New Marlborough, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 7th most reviewed in the state, with 38 reviews. 82% of reviewers give it five stars. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: Near the MA-CT boundary on the Whiting River, 3.5 mi S of Southfield; Town of New Marlborough. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is New Marlborough, about 5.3 miles to the north.
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5. Tannery Falls
Adams, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 9th most reviewed in the state, with 31 reviews. 84% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Moderate hiking trail leading to an 80-ft. series of waterfalls in serene forest surrounds." The USGS gazetteer describes it as: In the course of Tannery Brook, 5.6 mi E of the center of Adams; Town of Savoy. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is Adams, about 5.8 miles to the west.
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6. Pawtucket Falls
Lowell, MA · Middlesex County · North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 17 reviews. Google's listing sums it up as: "Merrimack River waterfall & an important Pennacook Indian fishing ground in the pre-colonial period." Reviews most often mention memories. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: On the Merrimack River 0.7 mi NW of Lowell C.H.; City of Lowell. The falls have a vertical drop of 32 feet. Name history: "Indian name meaning ""at the falls"". (Douglas-Lithgow 1909)". Older records also call it Pantukkett Great Falls and Pantukket Great Falls. It is one of 9 named falls in the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts region. The nearest town is Lowell, about 1.3 miles to the south.
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7. Chapel Falls
Ashfield, MA · Franklin County · Hilltowns and Connecticut Valley
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.7-star Google rating and is the 3rd most reviewed in the state, with 84 reviews. 79% of reviewers give it five stars. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: On Chapel Brook 2.1 mi SE of South Ashfield; Town of Ashfield. It is one of 6 named falls in the Hilltowns and Connecticut Valley region. The nearest town is Ashfield, about 3.4 miles to the northwest.
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8. Money Brook Falls
Adams, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 20 reviews. 85% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is Adams, about 3.7 miles to the southeast.
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9. Lulu Cascade
Lanesborough, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 13 reviews. Google's listing sums it up as: "Reached by a short, easy trail, this waterfall sits in a natural ravine surrounded by trees." The USGS gazetteer describes it as: In the course of Lulu Brook, 4 mi NW of the center of Pittsfield; City of Pittsfield. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is Lanesborough, about 4.0 miles to the northeast.
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10. Race Brook Falls
Sheffield, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.6-star Google rating and is the 10th most reviewed in the state, with 30 reviews. 77% of reviewers give it five stars. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: In course of Race Brook, 3.7 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Sheffield. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. Bear Rock Falls is only 2.0 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Sheffield, about 3.7 miles to the northeast.
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11. Umpachene Falls
New Marlborough, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.6-star Google rating and is the 6th most reviewed in the state, with 56 reviews. 82% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is New Marlborough, about 3.0 miles to the northeast.
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12. Bash Bish Falls
Sheffield, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
It is the most reviewed waterfall in Massachusetts, holding 4.6 stars across 551 Google reviews. 79% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Accessed by hiking trails, these celebrated mountainside waterfalls are almost 200 ft. in height." The USGS gazetteer describes it as: On Bash Bish Brook, 4.7 km (2.9 mi) W of Guilder Pond and 5.6 km (3.5 mi) SW of South Egremont; Town of Mount Washington (US-T121). Name history: By an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature, approved March 28, 1924, the spelling form Bash Bish was adopted in connection with the establishment of Bash Bish Falls State Forest. Older records also call it Bashapish and Bashapish Falls. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is Sheffield, about 7.1 miles to the east.
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13. Spirit Falls
Royalston, MA · Worcester County · North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.5 stars across 13 reviews. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: On the W slope of Jacob Hill in the course of the stream draining Little Pond 0.9 mi SW of Royalston; Town of Royalston. It is one of 9 named falls in the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts region. Doane Falls is only 1.4 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Royalston, about 1.1 miles to the northeast.
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14. Windsor Jambs
Hinsdale, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.4 stars across 8 reviews. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: Along course of Windsor Jambs Brook, 3.8 mi WNW of Plainfield; Town of Windsor. Older records also call it Windsor Jams. It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is Hinsdale, about 8.9 miles to the southwest.
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15. The Cascade
Worcester, MA · Worcester County · North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.4 stars across 12 reviews. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: On an unnamed stream 0.2 mi W of Cook Pond and 0.6 mi NE of West Tatnuck; City of Worcester. It is one of 9 named falls in the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts region. The nearest town is Worcester, about 3.5 miles to the southeast.
When to Visit Massachusetts's Waterfalls
Spring is the prime waterfall season in Massachusetts. Snowmelt and rain typically push flows highest from late March through May, with the Berkshires and hilltowns melting out a bit later than the lowlands. Summer usually brings lower water, and by August many smaller brooks, including some ravine falls, can thin to a trickle in dry years, though thunderstorms can temporarily revive them. Fall foliage, usually peaking in the Berkshires in early to mid October, draws heavy weekend traffic, especially around Bash Bish Falls and Mount Greylock. Autumn rains sometimes restore good flows by late October or November. Winter brings ice formations, but trails into ravines can be icy and some access roads are not plowed.
Before You Go
Most Massachusetts waterfalls are on state land managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, including state parks and forests in the Berkshires, or on reservations owned by the Trustees, a statewide land conservation nonprofit that protects several falls in Royalston, Ashfield and Middlefield. Others sit on town conservation land or private property open to the public. Parking areas are often small and fill quickly on fall weekends; arriving early helps. Hazards include steep, wet rock on gorge rims, slippery stairs and roots, and sudden drop-offs at the top of falls. Swimming and climbing around falls have caused serious injuries, so follow posted rules. Ticks are common in warm months, and some trailheads in the hill towns have no cell coverage.
Read our waterfall safety rules and packing list before heading out.
Explore More Massachusetts Waterfalls
See all 27 waterfalls in the Massachusetts waterfall guide, or browse by town: Dalton, Royalston, Becket, New Marlborough, Adams, Lowell, Ashfield, Lanesborough.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best waterfall in Massachusetts?
Wahconah Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 5.0-star rating from 19 Google reviews. It is near Dalton in Berkshire County.
How was this list made?
We ranked the 20 publicly accessible Massachusetts waterfalls with at least five Google reviews by a weighted rating that balances score against review volume, so a 4.9 from a dozen reviewers counts for less than a 4.8 from thousands.
How many waterfalls are in Massachusetts?
Our directory lists 27 named waterfalls in Massachusetts. See them all, sorted by town, in the Massachusetts waterfall guide.
Where are the most waterfalls in Massachusetts?
Berkshire County in the far west holds 12 of the 27 falls in our directory. The steep slopes of the Taconic Range and Berkshire Hills create far more drops than the gentler terrain to the east.