Photo: John Quidor · Public domainRip Van Winkle Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A dam on Catskill Creek.
The details
- Type
- Dam
- Watercourse
- Catskill Creek
- Coordinates
- 42.25271, -73.89867
About Rip Van Winkle Falls
Rip Van Winkle Falls is a 15-foot dam in New York, on Catskill Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Rip Van Winkle Falls 6.3/10 — 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 Rip Van Winkle Falls?
Rip Van Winkle Falls drops about 15 feet, in New York.
Where is Rip Van Winkle Falls?
Rip Van Winkle Falls is a waterfall in New York, at 42.25271, -73.89867.
Is Rip Van Winkle Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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