Pike County, Pennsylvania
Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes, PA
There are 33 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Birchwood Lakes, 9 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Fulmer Falls, 1.2 miles south of town. Dingmans Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 619 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in New Jersey and New York.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes at a Glance
30 Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes, Ranked by Distance
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Fulmer Falls
Fulmer Falls is the closest named waterfall to Birchwood Lakes, 1.2 miles to the south in Pike County. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Scenic waterfall accessible by hiking trail, the largest of 3 in the vicinity at 56 ft. high.
- Rating
- 4.5 (21 Google reviews)
- Address
- Delaware Township, PA 18328
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Factory Falls
Factory Falls lies 1.3 miles south of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 2 of 30 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes.
- Rating
- 4.0 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Delaware Township, PA 18328
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Deer Leap Falls
Deer Leap Falls lies 1.4 miles south of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Downstream waterfall along a creek in a recreation spot & hiking area overlooked by a bridge.
- Rating
- 3.7 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Delaware Township, PA 18328
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Dingmans Falls
Dingmans Falls lies 2.2 miles southeast of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. A hiking trail with boardwalks leads to a platform for views of this scenic waterfall in the woods.
- Rating
- 4.8 (619 Google reviews)
- Address
- Delaware Township, PA 18328
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Silverthread Falls
Silverthread Falls lies 2.3 miles southeast of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. This picturesque, 80-ft-tall waterfall can be viewed from a lookout reached via an accessible trail.
- Rating
- 4.7 (50 Google reviews)
- Address
- Delaware Township, PA 18328
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Raymondskill Falls
Raymondskill Falls lies 4.6 miles northeast of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Tall waterfall comprised of 3 roaring cascades, with 2 observation platforms & a trail to the top.
- Rating
- 4.8 (310 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dingman Township, PA 18337
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Pinchot Falls
Pinchot Falls lies 7.1 miles northeast of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 7 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Milford.
- Rating
- 2.8 (16 Google reviews)
- Address
- Milford Township, PA 18337
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Tillman Falls
Tillman Falls lies 7.4 miles southeast of Birchwood Lakes in Sussex County, number 8 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Crandon Lakes.
- Rating
- 3.6 (16 Google reviews)
- Address
- Walpack Township, NJ 07851
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Shohola Falls
Shohola Falls lies 9.8 miles north of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 9 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Sunrise Lake.
- Rating
- 4.6 (45 Google reviews)
- Address
- Shohola Township, PA 18458
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Bushkill Falls
Bushkill Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 10 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Birchwood Lakes. Forested, privately owned park with 8 waterfalls & 2 miles' worth of picturesque hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.5 (1,478 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lehman Township, PA 18324
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Winona Falls
Winona Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 11 of 30 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Saw Creek.
- Rating
- 3.4 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Saw Creek, PA 18324
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High Falls
High Falls lies 12 miles west of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 12 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Mountainhome.
- Address
- Price Township, PA 18325
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Snow Hill Falls
Snow Hill Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 13 of 30 by distance. It ranks 24th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Saw Creek.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Porter Township, PA 18302
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High Falls
High Falls lies 14 miles northwest of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 25th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Hemlock Farms.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Blooming Grove Township, PA 18428
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Ridgeway Falls
Ridgeway Falls lies 15 miles northwest of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 26th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Hawley.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lackawaxen Township, PA 18428
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Bass Lake Falls
Bass Lake Falls lies 16 miles south of Birchwood Lakes in Warren County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It ranks 20th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Hardwick.
- Rating
- 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hardwick Township, NJ 07825
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Indian Ladder Falls
Indian Ladder Falls lies 16 miles west of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Mountainhome.
- Rating
- 4.1 (41 Google reviews)
- Address
- Barrett Township, PA 18426
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Leavitt Falls
Leavitt Falls lies 17 miles west of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 27th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Mountainhome.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Barrett Township, PA 18325
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Little Falls
Little Falls lies 17 miles west of Birchwood Lakes in Pike County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 23rd for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Mountainhome.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Greene Township, PA 18426
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Spruce Cabin Falls
Spruce Cabin Falls lies 18 miles west of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 21st for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Mountainhome.
- Rating
- 1.0 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Barrett Township, PA 18325
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Marshall Falls
Marshall Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 21 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is East Stroudsburg.
- Rating
- 4.5 (50 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middle Smithfield Township, PA 18302
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Marshalls Falls
Marshalls Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 22 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is East Stroudsburg.
- Rating
- 4.1 (118 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middle Smithfield Township, PA 18302
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Buck Hill Falls
Buck Hill Falls lies 19 miles west of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Mountainhome.
- Rating
- 3.4 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Barrett Township, PA 18326
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Twin Falls
Twin Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 24 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is East Stroudsburg.
- Address
- Monroe County, PA (GPS 41.0315, -75.1260)
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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 20 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 25 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is East Stroudsburg.
- Address
- Monroe County, PA (GPS 41.0098, -75.1321)
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Lee Falls
Lee Falls lies 20 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 26 of 30 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Parkside.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stroud Township, PA 18301
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Paradise Falls
Paradise Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 27 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Parkside.
- Rating
- 2.4 (27 Google reviews)
- Address
- Paradise Township, PA 18326
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Clarke Falls
Clarke Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Birchwood Lakes in Monroe County, number 28 of 30 by distance. It ranks 22nd for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Parkside.
- Rating
- 2.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stroud Township, PA 18301
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Wangum Falls
Wangum Falls lies 24 miles northwest of Birchwood Lakes in Wayne County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Cascading waterfall with forested surrounds, viewable by a landmark truss bridge installed in 1944.
- Rating
- 4.5 (35 Google reviews)
- Address
- Paupack Township, PA 18431
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High Falls
High Falls lies 25 miles northeast of Birchwood Lakes in Sullivan County, number 30 of 30 by distance. It ranks 19th for review count among waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes. Its own nearest town is Rock Hill.
- Rating
- 5.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Forestburgh, NY 12729
Where the Waterfalls Are
Birchwood Lakes sits in or near the Poconos and the Delaware Water Gap area of Pennsylvania. Tributaries of the Delaware River drop off the Pocono Plateau in a series of short, steep ravines. Within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Dingmans Falls, described as 130 feet high, and nearby Silverthread Falls are reached by a boardwalk trail, and Raymondskill Falls descends in three tiers near Milford. Bushkill Falls, the state's most reviewed waterfall, is a privately owned park with eight falls and a network of trails and bridges. Around East Stroudsburg and Mountainhome, Monroe County adds more, while Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park in Carbon County is reached on a short forest trail. Read the Pennsylvania waterfall guide.
By direction from Birchwood Lakes: 10 to the southwest, 6 to the west, 5 to the northeast, 4 to the south, 3 to the southeast, 3 to the northwest, and 2 to the north. They are spread across Pike County (14), Monroe County (12), Sullivan County (3), Wayne County (2), Sussex County (1), and Warren County (1). The average distance is 14.7 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Birchwood Lakes
Fulmer Falls (1.2 mi), Factory Falls (1.3 mi), Deer Leap Falls (1.4 mi), Dingmans Falls (2.2 mi), Silverthread Falls (2.3 mi), Raymondskill Falls (4.6 mi), Pinchot Falls (7.1 mi), Tillman Falls (7.4 mi), Shohola Falls (9.8 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Birchwood Lakes
Bushkill Falls (11 mi), Winona Falls (12 mi), High Falls (12 mi), Snow Hill Falls (13 mi), High Falls (14 mi), Ridgeway Falls (15 mi), Bass Lake Falls (16 mi), Indian Ladder Falls (16 mi), Leavitt Falls (17 mi), Little Falls (17 mi), Spruce Cabin Falls (18 mi), Marshall Falls (18 mi), Marshalls Falls (18 mi), Buck Hill Falls (19 mi), Twin Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Birchwood Lakes
Buttermilk Falls (20 mi), Lee Falls (20 mi), Paradise Falls (21 mi), Clarke Falls (21 mi), Wangum Falls (24 mi), High Falls (25 mi), Darbytown Falls (26 mi), Denton Falls (26 mi), Katrina Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Birchwood Lakes, PA?
33 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Birchwood Lakes: 9 within 10 miles, 15 10 to 20 miles, 9 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Birchwood Lakes?
Fulmer Falls in Pike County is the closest, about 1.2 miles south of Birchwood Lakes.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Birchwood Lakes?
Dingmans Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 619 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Bushkill Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes in?
Pike County (14), Monroe County (12), Sullivan County (3), Wayne County (2), and Sussex County (1).
How does Birchwood Lakes compare with other Pennsylvania towns?
Birchwood Lakes ranks 7th of the 38 Pennsylvania towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.