Mad River Falls
New York · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Mad River Falls is a waterfall in Oswego County, New York. 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salmon River Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Rainbow Falls | 16 mi | 98 ft | — | — | Free |
| Cascade Falls | 17 mi | 13 ft | — | — | Free |
| Whitaker Falls | 21 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Talcott Falls | 22 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Mad River Falls from a major city?
Mad River Falls is 11 miles from Altmar (about 16 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
43.5934, -75.8180
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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