Bash Bish Falls
Massachusetts · height not recorded · Bash Bish Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Bash Bish Falls: mostly sunny, 76°F. September averages 5.8" of precipitation here — expect high flow.
Right now
Today
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Today's daylight
Sunrise 6:28 AM · Sunset 7:13 PM · 12h 45m
Snapshot built 18m ago. Sources: NWS ALY.
Bash Bish Falls is a waterfall in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Bash Bish Falls sits in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The falls are inside Bash Bish Falls State Park. The base sits at roughly 1,099 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 5 minutes from Taconic Shores. A trail — Bash Bish Trail — runs within 70 meters of the marked location. This is one of the more frequently visited falls in the state by our popularity model. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail.
Bash Bish Falls, a waterfall in Bash Bish Falls State Park in the Taconic Mountains of southwestern Massachusetts, is the highest waterfall in the state. The falls are made up of a series of cascades, nearly 200 feet (61 m) in total. The final cascade is split into twin falls by a jutting rock, dropping in a 59-foot (18 m) "V" over boulders to a serene pool below.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 20 | 3.4 | 13.4 |
| Feb | 38 | 20 | 3 | 11.2 |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 4.7 | 8.2 |
| Apr | 56 | 36 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| May | 67 | 47 | 3.3 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 3.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 63 | 6.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 62 | 4.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 54 | 5.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 49 | 33 | 2.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 39 | 26 | 4.6 | 8.4 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bash Bish Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Bear Rock Falls | 5 mi | 299 ft | — | — | — |
| Sages Ravine Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Sages Ravine Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Bash Bish Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Bash Bish Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Bash Bish Falls is inside Bash Bish Falls State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Bash Bish Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Bash Bish Falls State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Bash Bish Falls?
No entrance fee. Bash Bish Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Bash Bish Falls from a major city?
Bash Bish Falls is 3 miles from Taconic Shores (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.1153, -73.4934
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bash_Bish_Falls
Wikidata (Q4866752)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4866752
GeoNames (4929858)
https://www.geonames.org/4929858/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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