Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Otis, MA
There are 14 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Otis, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Otis Falls is the closest at 2.8 miles to the southeast. Wahconah Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Connecticut and New York.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Otis at a Glance
14 Waterfalls Near Otis, Ranked by Distance
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Otis Falls
Otis Falls is the closest named waterfall to Otis, 2.8 miles to the southeast in Berkshire County. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: On Fall River at its head in Southwest Bay of Otis Reservoir; Town of Otis.
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Otis, MA 01029
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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Otis in Berkshire County, number 2 of 14 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. Its own nearest town is New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.6 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Campbell Falls
Campbell Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Otis in Berkshire County, number 3 of 14 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: Near the MA-CT boundary on the Whiting River, 3.5 mi S of Southfield; Town of New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.8 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Otis in Hampshire County, number 4 of 14 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: On Glendale Brook 2.7 mi NW of North Chester; Town of Middlefield.
- Rating
- 4.8 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middlefield, MA 01011
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Race Brook Falls
Race Brook Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Otis in Berkshire County, number 5 of 14 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: In course of Race Brook, 3.7 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Sheffield.
- Rating
- 4.6 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sheffield, MA 01257
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Bear Rock Falls
Bear Rock Falls lies 20 miles southwest of Otis in Berkshire County, number 6 of 14 by distance. USGS notes: In course of Bear Rock Stream, 5.2 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Mount Washington.
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls lies 20 miles north of Otis in Berkshire County, number 7 of 14 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: On Wahconah Falls Brook, 3.5 mi NNE of Hinsdale; Town of Windsor.
- Rating
- 5.0 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Windsor, MA 01270
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Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls lies 21 miles west of Otis in Berkshire County, number 8 of 14 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Otis. Accessed by hiking trails, these celebrated mountainside waterfalls are almost 200 ft. in height.
- Rating
- 4.6 (551 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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Great Falls
Great Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Otis in Northwest Hills County, number 9 of 14 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Otis. Picturesque waterfalls & a swimming hole surrounded by a variety of hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.5 (100 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canaan, CT 06031
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Windsor Jambs
Windsor Jambs lies 23 miles north of Otis in Berkshire County, number 10 of 14 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: Along course of Windsor Jambs Brook, 3.8 mi WNW of Plainfield; Town of Windsor.
- Rating
- 4.4 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Windsor, MA 01270
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Lulu Cascade
Lulu Cascade lies 23 miles northwest of Otis in Berkshire County, number 11 of 14 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. Reached by a short, easy trail, this waterfall sits in a natural ravine surrounded by trees.
- Rating
- 4.6 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pittsfield, MA 01201
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South Hadley Falls
South Hadley Falls lies 25 miles east of Otis in Hampden County, number 12 of 14 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: On the Connecticut River between South Hadley Falls and Holyoke; Town of South Hadley and City of Holyoke.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Holyoke, MA 01040
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Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls lies 26 miles northeast of Otis in Franklin County, number 13 of 14 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: On Chapel Brook 2.1 mi SE of South Ashfield; Town of Ashfield.
- Rating
- 4.7 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ashfield, MA 01341
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High Falls
High Falls lies 29 miles west of Otis in Columbia County, number 14 of 14 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Otis. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet.
- Rating
- 4.6 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Philmont, NY 12534
Where the Waterfalls Are
Otis sits in or near the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range area of Massachusetts. The Berkshires hold the state's most dramatic falls. Bash Bish Falls, in the southwest corner near the New York line, drops through a rugged gorge in two streams around a central boulder and is often described as the most impressive waterfall in Massachusetts. Nearby on the slopes of the Taconics, Race Brook Falls tumbles in several tiers, and Campbell Falls and Umpachene Falls lie in the quiet hills of New Marlborough. To the north, Money Brook Falls drops in a deep ravine on Mount Greylock, the state's highest peak. Tannery Falls and Wahconah Falls add forested cascades in state forest and park land. Read the Massachusetts waterfall guide.
By direction from Otis: 5 to the southwest, 2 to the north, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the west, 1 to the east, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Berkshire County (9), Hampshire County (1), Northwest Hills County (1), Hampden County (1), Franklin County (1), and Columbia County (1). The average distance is 19.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Otis
Otis Falls (2.8 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Otis
Umpachene Falls (11 mi), Campbell Falls (12 mi), Glendale Falls (13 mi), Race Brook Falls (18 mi), Bear Rock Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Otis
Wahconah Falls (20 mi), Bash Bish Falls (21 mi), Great Falls (21 mi), Windsor Jambs (23 mi), Lulu Cascade (23 mi), South Hadley Falls (25 mi), Chapel Falls (26 mi), High Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Otis: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Otis, MA?
14 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Otis: 1 within 10 miles, 5 10 to 20 miles, 8 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Otis?
Otis Falls in Berkshire County is the closest, about 2.8 miles southeast of Otis.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Otis?
Wahconah Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Bash Bish Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Otis in?
Berkshire County (9), Hampshire County (1), Northwest Hills County (1), Hampden County (1), and Franklin County (1).
How does Otis compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Otis ranks 4th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.