These are the Maine waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Smalls Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
For every waterfall we track nearby, see the full list of waterfalls in Maine, or browse by town: Phillips, Mexico, Bethel, Kingfield, Bar Harbor. You can also compare our best waterfalls in Maine and most beautiful waterfalls in Maine.
How we picked: Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 54% of all Google reviews of Maine waterfalls.
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1. Smalls Falls
Smalls Falls near Phillips takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 154 reviews.
West Central Franklin, ME 04970
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154 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in Maine, about 17% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 1.2 times as many as Angel Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 390 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 88% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Phillips, about 9.0 miles to the east.
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2. Angel Falls
Angel Falls, near Mexico, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 128 reviews.
West Central Franklin, ME 04275
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128 Google reviews make it number 2 in Maine, about 14% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 134 photos of it. It averages 4.5 stars, with 74% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Mexico, about 17 miles to the southeast.
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3. Screw Auger Falls
Screw Auger Falls, near Bethel, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 106 reviews.
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106 Google reviews make it number 3 in Maine, about 11% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 398 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 87% five-star reviews. "Small waterfall accessed by multiple trails, popular for swimming, picnics & nature exploration." The nearest town is Bethel, about 13 miles to the southeast.
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4. Houston Brook Falls
Houston Brook Falls near Kingfield rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews.
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80 Google reviews make it number 4 in Maine, about 9% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 204 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 89% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Kingfield, about 13 miles to the southwest.
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5. Hadlock Falls
Head to Hadlock Falls near Bar Harbor, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 33 reviews.
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33 Google reviews make it number 5 in Maine, about 4% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 115 photos of it. It averages 4.5 stars, with 76% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Bar Harbor, about 5.4 miles to the northeast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in Maine?
Smalls Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.9-star rating from 154 Google reviews. It is near Phillips in Franklin County.
How was this list made?
Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 54% of all Google reviews of Maine waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in Maine?
Our directory lists 119 waterfalls in Maine. See every one, with filters and a map, on the Maine waterfalls page.
What are the easiest waterfalls to visit in Maine?
Smalls Falls in Franklin County sits beside a highway rest area, and Screw Auger Falls in Grafton Notch State Park is a short walk from the parking area. Both are among the most reviewed falls in the state.
Summary
Smalls Falls near Phillips is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in Maine, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 154 reviews. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access, water levels and road conditions vary through the year, so confirm current conditions before you drive out.
Maine's waterfalls peak with snowmelt, which typically runs from April into late May, earlier along the coast and later in the high country of the western mountains and North Woods. Many logging roads are soft and muddy during this mud season, and some trailheads are not reachable until roads dry out. Late May through June is black fly season in the interior, so bring head nets and repellent. Summer flows drop but remain decent in wet years, and swimming holes like Smalls Falls and Screw Auger Falls are busiest in July and August. Fall color peaks from late September in the north to mid-October in the south, and autumn rains often restore flow. Winter is long and cold, with many falls frozen and many access roads unplowed.
For more options, see every waterfall on the Maine waterfalls page, read 15 Best Waterfalls in Maine, or check our waterfall safety tips before you go.