The best hidden gem waterfalls in Pennsylvania are Bucks Falls, Dry Run Falls, Lewis Falls and 7 more. Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
See every waterfall on the Pennsylvania waterfalls page or the Pennsylvania waterfall map, or browse by town: Susquehanna, Laporte, Wyndmoor, Dunbar, Glen Lyon.
How we picked: We took the 14 publicly accessible Pennsylvania waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
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1. Bucks Falls
Bucks Falls near Susquehanna takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 18 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 53 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Susquehanna, about 7.5 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Darbytown Falls, about 28.3 miles to the southeast.
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2. Dry Run Falls
Dry Run Falls, near Laporte, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 32 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 113 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Laporte, about 9.1 miles to the east. The nearest other named waterfall is Angel Falls, about 2.5 miles to the south.
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3. Lewis Falls
Lewis Falls, near Laporte, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 8 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 28 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Laporte, about 9.0 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Twin Falls, about 0.5 miles to the southeast.
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4. The Grotto
The Grotto near Wyndmoor is worth the drive, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 7 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 9 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Wyndmoor, about 1.2 miles to the north. The nearest other named waterfall is Falls of Schuylkill, about 4.0 miles to the south.
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5. Jonathan Run Falls
Jonathan Run Falls near Dunbar rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 29 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 29 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 244 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Dunbar, about 8.3 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Sugar Run Falls, about 0.3 miles to the north.
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6. Dutchman Falls
Dutchman Falls near Laporte is worth the drive, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 27 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 132 photos of it on Google Maps. Older records also call it Amber Falls. The nearest town is Laporte, about 2.9 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Cold Run Road Falls, about 6.4 miles to the west.
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7. Adams Falls
Adams Falls near Glen Lyon rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 13 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 12 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Glen Lyon, about 13 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Kitchen Creek Falls, about 0.0 miles to the southeast.
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8. Sugar Run Falls
Sugar Run Falls near Dunbar is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 12 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 55 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Dunbar, about 8.2 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Jonathan Run Falls, about 0.3 miles to the south.
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9. Kitchen Creek Falls
Kitchen Creek Falls near Glen Lyon is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 5 Google reviews. The nearest town is Glen Lyon, about 13 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Adams Falls, about 0.0 miles to the northwest.
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10. Twin Falls
Twin Falls near Laporte rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 6 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 11 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Laporte, about 9.5 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Lewis Falls, about 0.5 miles to the northwest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hidden gem waterfall in Pennsylvania?
Bucks Falls tops our 2026 list. Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 18 Google reviews. It is near Susquehanna in Wayne County.
How many hidden gem waterfalls are in Pennsylvania?
14 of the 95 waterfalls we track in Pennsylvania qualify. This page ranks the top 10; every waterfall in the state is on the Pennsylvania waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We took the 14 publicly accessible Pennsylvania waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
Which counties are they in?
The 10 on this list are in Wayne County, Sullivan County, Philadelphia County, Fayette County, and Luzerne County.
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