High Falls

Franklin County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Franklin County, New York
Access status: Private campground access with fee and stairway documented
The walk: Less than 0.2 miles one way, including about 208 steps
Ground & access: Steep stairway of wooden and natural stone steps; the climb back up is tiring.

Uncovering New York: High Falls in Franklin County

Cross the Chateaugay River on US 11 in Chateaugay village, take the first left (Franklin County Route 22), then the first left on Cemetery Road to its end, and turn left to the High Falls Park entrance. Enter through the park store and pay the visitor fee. A short path and a stairway of about 208 wooden and stone steps lead to the base of the 120-foot cascade; an upper trail looks at the dam and the top of the falls. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

High Falls Park Campground off Cemetery Road in Chateaugay, entry through the park store, stairway down to the base of High Falls

Northern New York Waterfalls says the hike is less than 2/10 of a mile, with the last 350 feet or so a stairway of about 208 steps to the bottom of the gorge.

Steep stairway of wooden and natural stone steps; the climb back up is tiring.

Where to start

Dirt lot at High Falls Park Campground, at the end of the short entrance drive by the park store.

Timing & water

Visitors are allowed in daylight hours while the campground is open, typically May through mid-October.

Before you go

Privately run campground. Uncovering New York lists a small fee, $5 per person; pay at the camp store. Amounts may have changed.

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

Franklin County, New York.

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