Outdoors
Waterfalls near Edison
14 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
14
Closest
12.3 mi
Buttermilk Falls
Tallest
66 ft
Boonton Falls
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 14 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 12.3miButtermilk Falls
- 17.4miHobble Falls
- 22.6miFallkill Falls
- 22.8miBinnen Falls
- 22.8miAmbergill Falls
- 28.1miBoonton Falls66 ft
- 28.6miThe Loch
- 29.8miGreat Falls
- 29.9miGold Run
- 31.2miScudders Falls
- 31.9miBridal Veil Falls
- 35.6miApshawa Falls
- 35.7miHigh Falls
- 36.2miGreenbrook Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Edison; 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 Edison?
Buttermilk Falls, about 12.3 miles from the center of Edison.
How many waterfalls are near Edison?
14 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
What is the tallest waterfall near Edison?
Boonton Falls, about 66 feet (20 m), 28.1 miles away.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Edison?
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.