These are the Pennsylvania waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Bushkill 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 Pennsylvania, or browse by town: Saw Creek, Birchwood Lakes, Towamensing Trails, Dunbar, Milford. You can also compare our best waterfalls in Pennsylvania and most beautiful waterfalls in Pennsylvania.
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 68% of all Google reviews of Pennsylvania waterfalls.
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1. Bushkill Falls
Bushkill Falls near Saw Creek takes the top spot, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,478 reviews.
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1,478 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in Pennsylvania, about 33% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 2.4 times as many as Dingmans Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 5,588 photos of it. It averages 4.5 stars, with 77% five-star reviews. "Forested, privately owned park with 8 waterfalls & 2 miles' worth of picturesque hiking trails." Expect company: arrive early on weekends and holidays, when parking fills first. The nearest town is Saw Creek, about 2.0 miles to the west.
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2. Dingmans Falls
Dingmans Falls, near Birchwood Lakes, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 619 reviews.
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619 Google reviews make it number 2 in Pennsylvania, about 14% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 3,069 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 87% five-star reviews. "A hiking trail with boardwalks leads to a platform for views of this scenic waterfall in the woods." Expect company: arrive early on weekends and holidays, when parking fills first. The nearest town is Birchwood Lakes, about 2.2 miles to the northwest.
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3. Hawk Falls
Hawk Falls, near Towamensing Trails, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 375 reviews.
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375 Google reviews make it number 3 in Pennsylvania, about 8% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 1,410 photos of it. It averages 4.6 stars, with 75% five-star reviews. "A 25-foot-high waterfall in a state park with a bridge accessed via a forest trail." The nearest town is Towamensing Trails, about 2.6 miles to the east.
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4. Cucumber Falls
Cucumber Falls near Dunbar is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 314 reviews.
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314 Google reviews make it number 4 in Pennsylvania, about 7% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 1,108 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 89% five-star reviews. "30-ft. waterfall on state park land, offering an overlook at the top & a staircase to the base." The nearest town is Dunbar, about 9.9 miles to the northwest.
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5. Raymondskill Falls
Head to Raymondskill Falls near Milford, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 310 reviews.
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310 Google reviews make it number 5 in Pennsylvania, about 7% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 1,813 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 85% five-star reviews. "Tall waterfall comprised of 3 roaring cascades, with 2 observation platforms & a trail to the top." The nearest town is Milford, about 3.1 miles to the northeast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in Pennsylvania?
Bushkill Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.5-star rating from 1,478 Google reviews. It is near Saw Creek in Pike 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 68% of all Google reviews of Pennsylvania waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in Pennsylvania?
Our directory lists 95 waterfalls in Pennsylvania. See every one, with filters and a map, on the Pennsylvania waterfalls page.
Is Bushkill Falls a state park?
No. Bushkill Falls in Pike County is a privately owned park with eight waterfalls and about 2 miles of trails, and it charges admission. Nearby Dingmans Falls and Raymondskill Falls are on National Park Service land.
Summary
Bushkill Falls near Saw Creek is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in Pennsylvania, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,478 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.
Spring is the strongest season across Pennsylvania, from roughly March through May, when snowmelt and rain fill the plateau streams. The glens of Ricketts Glen and the Pocono ravines run at their best then, and the falls can be spectacular after heavy rain at any time of year. Summer flows often decline, though shaded glens remain cool, and July and August bring the heaviest crowds to the Poconos and Ohiopyle. October offers colorful hardwood forests and fewer visitors on weekdays. Winter can freeze the falls into ice formations, but the Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen becomes hazardous and its use in icy conditions is restricted.
For more options, see every waterfall on the Pennsylvania waterfalls page, read 15 Best Waterfalls in Pennsylvania, or check our waterfall safety tips before you go.