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Photo: Shohola Falls, Pennsylvania (4095494948) by Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) License

Shohola falls

Waterfall · Shohola, Pennsylvania

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temp 50°F (10°C)
  • Streamflow 29 ft³/s
  • Gage height 3.26 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Shohola Creek near Walker Lake, PA (4.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01432495, as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time

No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 50°F at Shohola falls now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

camping-nearby
Editor's Notes
Shohola Falls spreads roughly 75 feet wide on Shohola Creek, just below the dam holding back the 909-acre Shohola Lake waterfowl impoundment on State Game Lands 180. A short trail from the Route 6 pull-off, ten miles northwest of Milford, reaches the base.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead and 7 more species.

10 fish species in 321 public records within 2 km of Shohola falls since 2000.

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Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Middle Delaware-Mongaup-Brodhead watershed.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Shohola falls?
Shohola falls is a waterfall in Shohola, Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at Shohola falls?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Shohola falls in Shohola, Pennsylvania is 50°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 01432495, 4.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Shohola falls?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
How is Shohola falls rated?
Shohola falls in Shohola, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 319 reviews.
What amenities does Shohola falls have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Shohola falls include camping-nearby.

Location & Contact

Shohola, PA 18458

Shohola, Pennsylvania 18458

💧 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Visit after rainfall for best water flow
  • ›Wear sturdy hiking boots with good traction
  • ›Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
  • ›Stay on designated trails and viewing areas

Features & amenities

Amenities

⛺ Camping nearby

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids
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