Tompkins Falls

Delaware County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Delaware County, New York
Access status: Roadside view in the Delaware Wild Forest; no road shoulder
The walk: Roadside; a few steps to a short path down to the stream
Ground & access: Paved road with no shoulder; short, steep user-made paths to the stream.

Uncovering New York: Tompkins Falls in the Delaware Wild Forest

Tompkins Falls is a roughly 20-foot waterfall in three drops on Barkaboom Stream in the Delaware Wild Forest, about two miles from Pepacton Reservoir. Uncovering New York says it sits directly along Barkaboom Road and can be seen from the car. Only the roadway gives a full view of the two main drops. Barkaboom Road has no shoulder, so watch for cars if you stand on it. Short user-created paths lead over the guardrail to stream level between the two largest drops, beside old mill stonework.

Plan your visit

Pull-off at the curve on Barkaboom Road just uphill from the falls, view from the road, or take a short user-made path over the guardrail to stream level

Uncovering New York describes a roadside view and short user-created paths to the stream; no distance is given.

Paved road with no shoulder; short, steep user-made paths to the stream.

Where to start

Pull-off at the curve just uphill from the falls, on the same side of the road as the waterfall, with room for a few cars.

Timing & water

No seasonal information is given.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned.

Visitor information

Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Delaware County, New York.

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