These are the New Hampshire waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Sabbaday Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
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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 67% of all Google reviews of New Hampshire waterfalls.
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1. Sabbaday Falls
Sabbaday Falls near Tamworth takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 420 reviews.
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420 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in New Hampshire, about 29% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 1.8 times as many as Glen Ellis Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 2,010 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 88% five-star reviews. "Gentle, paved trail to a sequence of narrow waterfalls in a forest renowned for its fall foliage." The nearest town is Tamworth, about 11 miles to the southeast.
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2. Glen Ellis Falls
Glen Ellis Falls, near Gorham, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 240 reviews.
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240 Google reviews make it number 2 in New Hampshire, about 17% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 980 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 90% five-star reviews. "Serene, 64-foot high waterfall on the Ellis River in White Mountain National Forest." The nearest town is Gorham, about 11 miles to the north.
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3. Arethusa Falls
Arethusa Falls, near Deerfield, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 175 reviews.
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175 Google reviews make it number 3 in New Hampshire, about 12% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 866 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 87% five-star reviews. "The state's 2nd tallest, this picturesque waterfall is reached by a 1.5-mile, uphill hiking trail." The nearest town is Deerfield, about 13 miles to the northwest.
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4. Franconia Falls
Franconia Falls near Deerfield rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 65 reviews.
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65 Google reviews make it number 4 in New Hampshire, about 5% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 325 photos of it. It averages 4.6 stars, with 80% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Deerfield, about 8.8 miles to the north.
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5. Ripley Falls
Ripley Falls near Deerfield rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews.
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57 Google reviews make it number 5 in New Hampshire, about 4% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 241 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 84% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Deerfield, about 12 miles to the northwest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in New Hampshire?
Sabbaday Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.8-star rating from 420 Google reviews. It is near Tamworth in Grafton 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 67% of all Google reviews of New Hampshire waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in New Hampshire?
Our directory lists 51 waterfalls in New Hampshire. See every one, with filters and a map, on the New Hampshire waterfalls page.
Why are New Hampshire's waterfalls concentrated in the north?
The White Mountains in Grafton, Coos and Carroll counties combine steep, glacier-carved notches, hard granite bedrock and heavy precipitation. The lower, rolling terrain of southern New Hampshire produces fewer and smaller falls.
Summary
Sabbaday Falls near Tamworth is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in New Hampshire, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 420 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.
The best water in New Hampshire usually comes from April through early June, when snowmelt in the White Mountains combines with spring rain. Lower elevations peak first; high brooks in the notches keep running hard into June. Summer flows can drop sharply during dry spells, though thunderstorms refresh them quickly, and swimming holes become popular in July and August. Late September through mid-October brings famous foliage, especially along the Kancamagus Highway, along with heavy traffic and full trailhead lots on weekends. Winter turns many falls into ice formations and climbing objectives, but approach trails are icy and some forest roads close for the season. Black flies can be bothersome in late spring.
For more options, see every waterfall on the New Hampshire waterfalls page, read 15 Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire, or check our waterfall safety tips before you go.