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Bushkill Falls, Bushkill, PA

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Bushkill Falls

138 Bushkill Falls Road · Bushkill, PA

Why you should go…

Bushkill Falls is a privately owned park in the Pocono Mountains with eight waterfalls, the tallest dropping over 100 feet. It opened to visitors in 1904 and bills itself as the Niagara of Pennsylvania. Boardwalks and stairs lead around the main falls, while longer dirt and stone trails with bridges reach the others, including Bridal Veil Falls. The grounds also have gemstone mining, a maze, paddle boats, a playground and picnic areas, and parking is included with admission.

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  • #hiking trails
  • #pocono mountains
  • #family outing

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Bushkill Falls, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Adventure Sports

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  • Sport & Outdoor
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    Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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    Paddle the Delaware River, hike to waterfalls and climb Mount Tammany for a view of the Water Gap.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau

    Free

    Regional tourism office for the Pocono Mountains with trip-planning help and visitor guides.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    High Point State Park

    Under $25

    Climb to New Jersey's highest point, where a 220-foot obelisk looks out over three states and the Delaware Water Gap.

    23 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Morristown National Historical Park

    Free

    Tour Washington's headquarters at the Ford Mansion and walk the soldier hut sites of the 1779-80 winter encampment.

    36 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    LEGOLAND New York Resort

    $50+

    Ride, climb and build with bricks across seven Lego-themed lands, including Miniland, made for kids ages 2 to 12.

    40 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions