Both in NJ, 40 mi apart · 40 mi apart
Buttermilk Falls vs Great Falls
Two waterfalls in our directory, side by side. Same data we use on the individual pages — height, access, what we know, what we don't.
New Jersey
Buttermilk FallsButtermilk Falls is a waterfall in New Jersey. It drops roughly 279 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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New Jersey
Great FallsGreat Falls is a waterfall in Passaic County, New Jersey. It drops roughly 75 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
See the full page →| Spec | Buttermilk Falls | Great Falls |
|---|---|---|
| State | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Height | 279 ft | 75 ft |
| Type | — | — |
| Watercourse | — | The Great Falls of the Passaic River |
| Park | — | — |
| County | — | Passaic |
| Elevation | 181 m | 47 m |
| Nearest city | Crandon Lakes (3 mi) | Paterson (1 mi) |
| Dogs allowed | — | — |
About Buttermilk Falls
There are many waterfalls in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a national recreation area managed by the National Park Service in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
About Great Falls
The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a 77-foot (23 m) high waterfall on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey. One of the United States' largest waterfalls, it played a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey starting in the earliest days of the nation. The falls and surrounding area are protected as part of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, administered by the National Park Service. Congress authorized its establishment in 2009.
Where they are
Dashed line shows the straight-line distance (40 mi). Actual drive time depends on the route — neither pin is the parking lot, so use a map app for turn-by-turn.
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