Whirlpool Canyon Falls
Pennsylvania · height not recorded · Pinchot State Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Whirlpool Canyon Falls is a waterfall in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool Canyon Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | Free |
| Salvatore Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Buttermilk Falls | 6 mi | 60 ft | — | — | — |
| Rattlesnake Falls | 11 mi | — | — | — | Free |
| Choke Creek Falls | 11 mi | — | — | — | Free |
| Great Falls of the Lehigh | 12 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Whirlpool Canyon Falls
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Is Whirlpool Canyon Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Whirlpool Canyon Falls is inside Pinchot State Forest. 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.
Is there a fee to visit Whirlpool Canyon Falls?
No entrance fee. Pinchot State Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Whirlpool Canyon Falls from a major city?
Whirlpool Canyon Falls is 2 miles from Laurel Run (about 3 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.2351, -75.8080
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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