Outdoors
Waterfalls near Syracuse
19 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
19
Closest
9.2 mi
Brickyard Falls
Within 10 miles
1
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 9.2miBrickyard Falls
- 10.2miMarcellus Falls
- 10.2miEdwards Falls
- 11.2miPratts Falls
- 13.7miGuppy Falls
- 16miFellows Falls
- 16.2miChittenango Falls
- 16.3miBucktail Falls
- 17.4miPerryville Falls
- 17.9miDelphi Falls
- 18.6miLower Carpenter Falls
- 19.1miUpper Carpenter Falls
- 19.2miTinker Falls
- 22miButtermilk Falls
- 23.2miSpicer Falls
- 26.9miChippewa Falls
- 28.1miStockbridge Falls
- 35.6miWolcott Falls
- 36.1miSalmon River Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Syracuse; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Syracuse?
Brickyard Falls, about 9.2 miles from the center of Syracuse.
How many waterfalls are near Syracuse?
19 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Syracuse?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.