Parks and Nature

Kaaterskill Falls

Two-tier Catskills waterfall with an accessible 0.3-mile path to a viewing platform and a steeper trail to the pools below.

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Free
Best time to visit Year Round

Kaaterskill Falls drops in two tiers into a deep clove in the Catskills and was a favorite subject of Hudson River School painters.

From the Laurel House Road lot, a firm gravel path leads 0.3 miles to a viewing platform. A steeper 0.7-mile trail continues down to the pools at the base of the falls.

Plan your visit

Address
Laurel House Road parking area
Haines Falls, NY 12436
Hours
Daily: Sunrise to Sunset
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Park at the Laurel House Road lot. Roadside parking on Route 23A is banned May through October, and cars are towed.
  • Stay at least 6 feet from cliff edges and on marked trails.
  • Keep dogs leashed near the cliffs.
  • No alcohol, fires, glass, or audio devices.
  • Trails get muddy and slippery after rain.

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