Photo: TheTurducken · CC BY 2.0Buttermilk Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on Raquette River.
The details
- Watercourse
- Raquette River
- Coordinates
- 43.91481, -74.4841
About Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls is a 20-foot waterfall in New York, on Raquette River.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Buttermilk Falls 6/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Buttermilk Falls?
Buttermilk Falls drops about 20 feet, in New York.
Where is Buttermilk Falls?
Buttermilk Falls is a waterfall in New York, at 43.91481, -74.4841.
Is Buttermilk Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6/10.
Gear for the trip
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