Best Waterfalls in America

Burney Falls

President Theodore Roosevelt called it "the eighth wonder of the world" — Burney Falls is a stunning 129-foot waterfall fed by underground springs that produce 100 million gallons of water daily, maintaining its flow even in the driest months. Located in the 910-acre McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, the falls were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1954. The park offers camping, cabin rentals, boating and kayaking on Lake Britton, swimming, fishing, and 5 miles of streamside trails.

Yosemite Falls

Iconic 2,425-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park, featuring upper fall, middle cascades, and lower fall. Best viewing in spring during snowmelt.

Hiking Trails · Viewing Areas · Photography Spots · Visitor Center

Ohiopyle Falls

Turbulent, 20-foot waterfall spanning the Youghiogheny River within Ohiopyle State Park.

Bridal Veil Falls

Cascading waterfall on parkland offering upper & lower hiking trails & grassy picnic areas.

Raymondskill Falls

The tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania at roughly 150 feet, Raymondskill Falls is a stunning three-tiered cascade in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near Milford. A short third-of-a-mile trail winds through a hemlock ravine to two viewing platforms — one at the top and another below the upper two tiers. A more ambitious 3.1-mile loop combines the falls with Hackers Falls and a Cliff Trail offering views of the Delaware River. Free parking with composting toilets available.

McArthur-Burney Falls

Spectacular 129-foot waterfall with year-round flow of 100 million gallons daily. Features hiking trails, swimming areas, and camping facilities.

Hiking Trails · Swimming Area · Camping · Visitor Center

American Falls

The American side of Niagara Falls stands 110 feet tall and stretches 950 feet wide, receiving about 11% of the mighty Niagara River's flow. Located within the 400-acre Niagara Falls State Park — designed by Frederick Law Olmsted — visitors can approach within meters of the brink, explore Goat Island and Luna Island via pedestrian bridges, and descend via the Cave of the Winds tour. An observation tower provides panoramic views of all three falls. Free park entry, open 365 days a year.

Great Falls

Stretch of powerful rapids & waterfalls on the Potomac River, with hiking trails nearby.