Jamestown Falls

St. Lawrence County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: St. Lawrence County, New York
Access status: View from a state land boat launch
The walk: About a minute from the parking area; the falls are a few hundred yards upstream
Ground & access: Level ground at a boat launch beside the river.

Northern New York Waterfalls: Jamestown Falls

Jamestown Falls is a 20-foot cascade on the Raquette River in the town of Colton. From NY 56, 2.4 miles from its junction with NY 3 at Sevey Corners, turn right onto a dirt road just after a small stream, marked by a DEC sign set back from the road. Drive about 0.3 miles to the river’s edge, where there is a parking area and boat launch. The falls are on your right, a few hundred yards upstream. To get closer, paddle up the river. Much of the land around the access road is private and posted.

Plan your visit

DEC access road off NY 56, 2.4 miles from Sevey Corners, to the Raquette River boat launch, view of Jamestown Falls upstream

Northern New York Waterfalls gives a 1-minute walk to the river’s edge. The falls are a few hundred yards upstream and are seen from there; closer access is by canoe.

Level ground at a boat launch beside the river.

Where to start

Parking area at the DEC boat launch at the end of the access road. Northern New York Waterfalls reports DEC improvements to the road, parking, privy and a campsite.

Timing & water

Use the odometer to find the turn; the DEC sign is easy to miss and does not name the falls.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information

Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

Explore New York

Waterfall location

St. Lawrence County, New York.

Open location map