Want to feel like you’ve landed in paradise without going out of state? Pack up the fam for a staycation to one of the waterfalls in NJ. It’s true that the Garden State is known for many things like beaches and state parks, but if there’s one more thing we should be known for, it’s gorgeous waterfalls. Yep, you read that right—New Jersey waterfalls are stunning, and some are easily seen from a roadside lookout, while others require a hike (check out what’s doable for your family before you go). Read on to find out where you can spot some of the best waterfalls in NJ for a mini-escape. (featured photo credit: istock/Ronibenish)
19 of the best waterfalls in NJ
Picturesque NJ waterfall at Dunnfield Creek Natrual Area in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in New Jersey. Photo Credit: istock/Bkamprath
Apshawa Preserve
4 Northwood Drive
West Milford
Bear Swamp Brook Falls
Ramapo River
US Route 202
Mahwah
Boonton Falls
Grace Lord Park
Essex Avenue at West Main
Boonton
Bridal Veil Falls
William Paterson College
33 W Overlook Avenue
Haledon
Buttermilk Falls
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Mountain Road
Layton
Chikahoki Falls
Norvin Green State Forest
150 Snake Den Road
Ringwood
The list of waterfalls in NJ is not complete without the Speedwell Dam waterfall in Morristown. Photo Credit: istock/Ultima_Gaina)
Dunnfield Falls
Worthington State Forest
2 Old Mine Road
Columbia
Greenbrook Falls
Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary
Green Brook Road
Tenafly
Hacklebarney Falls
Hacklebarney State Park
119 Hacklebarney Road
Long Valley
Hemlock Falls
South Mountain Reservation
Route 510
South Orange
Parvin State Park
701 Almond Road
Pittsgrove Township
Paterson Great Falls
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
72 McBride Avenue
Paterson
The Apshawa Preserve is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in NJ in any season. Photo Credit: @azureprojectphotos
Ramapo Valley Falls
Ramapo Valley County Conservation
608 Ramapo Valley Road
Oakland
Schooley’s Mountain
Schooley’s Mountain County Park
91 East Springtown Road
Washington Township
Stony Brook Falls, aka Steeping Stone Falls
Stokes State Park
1 Coursen Road
Branchville
Tillman Ravine
Tilman Road
Branchville
Tinton Falls Waterfall
741 Tinton Avenue entrance for Overlook By the Falls Park
Tinton Falls
Tumble Falls
Visible from Route 29
Located between Stockton and Frenchtown
Watchung Reservation
Watchung Reservation
Historic Trail off Glenside Avenue
Mountainside
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