10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Massachusetts (2026 Updated)
Ranked by what visitors photograph and rate five stars, these are the 10 most beautiful of Massachusetts's 27 named waterfalls, starting with Bash Bish Falls. The list spans the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range, North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts, and Hilltowns and Connecticut Valley.
How We Picked
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 20 publicly accessible Massachusetts waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views. Every waterfall links to a full page with coordinates, maps and nearby falls.
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1. Bash Bish Falls
Sheffield, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 1,699 photos of it on Google, about 3.1 for every review. 79% of its 551 reviewers rate it five stars (4.6 average). Its listing describes it as: "Accessed by hiking trails, these celebrated mountainside waterfalls are almost 200 ft. in height." The setting includes Bash Bish Mountain (summit, 0.4 mi) and Cedar Mountain (summit, 0.5 mi). 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. 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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2. Doane Falls
Royalston, MA · Worcester County · North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 589 photos of it on Google, about 3.1 for every review. 83% of its 191 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). Its listing describes it as: "Cascading series of 5 waterfalls situated on 46 acres of a forested preserve with hiking trails." The setting includes Chestnut Hill (summit, 0.8 mi) and Gale Hill (summit, 1.3 mi). It is one of 9 named falls in the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts region. 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 is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 186 photos of it on Google, about 3.3 for every review. 86% of its 56 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Holcomb Hill (summit, 1.8 mi). 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. Chapel Falls
Ashfield, MA · Franklin County · Hilltowns and Connecticut Valley
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 226 photos of it on Google, about 2.7 for every review. 79% of its 84 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). The setting includes Chapel Ledge (summit, 0.2 mi) and Abbott Hill (summit, 0.6 mi). 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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5. Wahconah Falls
Dalton, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 61 photos of it on Google, about 3.2 for every review. 100% of its 19 reviewers rate it five stars (5.0 average). The setting includes Barrett Hill (summit, 1.3 mi). 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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6. Race Brook Falls
Sheffield, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 206 photos of it on Google, about 6.9 for every review. 77% of its 30 reviewers rate it five stars (4.6 average). The setting includes Mount Race (summit, 0.7 mi) and Mount Everett (summit, 1.0 mi). It is one of 12 named falls in the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range region. The nearest town is Sheffield, about 3.7 miles to the northeast.
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7. Campbell Falls
New Marlborough, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 124 photos of it on Google, about 3.3 for every review. 82% of its 38 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Bald Mountain (summit, 1.5 mi) and Cleveland Mountain (summit, 1.8 mi). 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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8. Royalston Falls
Royalston, MA · Worcester County · North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 255 photos of it on Google, about 4.3 for every review. 72% of its 60 reviewers rate it five stars (4.5 average). The setting includes Wyman Hill (summit, 0.4 mi) and White Hill (summit, 1.5 mi). It is one of 9 named falls in the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts region. The nearest town is Royalston, about 3.9 miles to the southeast.
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9. Tannery Falls
Adams, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 93 photos of it on Google, about 3.0 for every review. 84% of its 31 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). Its listing describes it as: "Moderate hiking trail leading to an 80-ft. series of waterfalls in serene forest surrounds." The setting includes Tannery Pond (lake, 0.3 mi) and Lewis Hill (summit, 1.4 mi). 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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10. Umpachene Falls
New Marlborough, MA · Berkshire County · Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 73 photos of it on Google. 82% of its 56 reviewers rate it five stars (4.6 average). The setting includes Rhodes Hill (summit, 1.1 mi) and Ford Hill (summit, 1.3 mi). 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.
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. For better pictures, see our waterfall photography tips.
Explore More Massachusetts Waterfalls
See all 27 waterfalls in the Massachusetts waterfall guide, or browse by town: Sheffield, Royalston, Becket, Ashfield, Dalton, New Marlborough, Adams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most beautiful waterfall in Massachusetts?
Bash Bish Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.6-star rating from 551 Google reviews. It is near Sheffield in Berkshire County.
How was this list made?
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 20 publicly accessible Massachusetts waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views.
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.
Is Bash Bish Falls in Massachusetts or New York?
The falls themselves are in the town of Mount Washington, Massachusetts, very close to the New York state line. They can be approached from trailheads in either state.