Jackson Falls

Carroll County, New Hampshire

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 108 ft (33 m)
Location: Carroll County, New Hampshire
Access status: Town-owned roadside falls; 2-hour parking
The walk: Roadside; short paths beside the falls
Ground & access: Wet granite ledges and pools. The rocks are very slippery and the current is strong in the lower falls. Take great care at the edges.

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce: Jackson Falls

Jackson Falls is a run of cascades, slides and small plunges about 100 feet in total on Wildcat Brook, beside Carter Notch Road in Jackson village. It is town-owned land, free to visit and a popular swimming spot. From NH 16, take 16A over the Jackson covered bridge into the village and follow Carter Notch Road a short way uphill; the upper falls run beside the road. The lower falls, with larger drops and stronger current, are reached by a path that starts across from The Wentworth.

Plan your visit

Roadside along Carter Notch Road in Jackson village, with paths beside Wildcat Brook

No walking distance is published. The upper falls are beside Carter Notch Road; a path from across the Wentworth leads to the lower falls.

Wet granite ledges and pools. The rocks are very slippery and the current is strong in the lower falls. Take great care at the edges.

Where to start

Small pull-off lot at the upper falls on Carter Notch Road, limited to 2-hour visits; it fills fast on summer weekends. More parking is in the village below, from which you can walk to the falls. Spaces near the lower falls mostly belong to guests of The Wentworth.

Timing & water

Busiest in summer. Arrive early. Do not swim in high water.

Before you go

No fee. The falls are on town-owned land.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Carroll County, New Hampshire.

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