Bushkill Falls
Waterfalls
About
Bushkill Falls is a privately owned park with eight waterfalls, reached by a network of trails and bridges. The park says it covers about 300 acres, with more than two miles of trails, walkways and bridges.
Pick a trail by how much time you have. The green trail to the Main Falls takes about 15 minutes and has steps but no climbing. The yellow trail adds the Lower Gorge Falls, Laurel Glen and Upper Canyon in about 45 minutes. The red trail is the long one, almost 2 miles and over 2 hours, and it passes all eight falls. There is also a Pennsylvania wildlife exhibit at the entrance, and other activities such as gemstone mining and fishing.
History
The park says Charles E. Peters first opened Bushkill Falls to the public in 1904, with a single path and a swinging bridge over the head of the main falls.
When to go
The park is closed December through March. Hours change with the season, the day of the week and the weather, so check the park's hours page or its homepage before you drive up.
The Main Falls drop about 100 feet, according to the park.
Good to know
Admission includes free parking.
Pets are allowed if they stay on a leash and are never left unattended on the grounds.
Buying tickets online helps you avoid lines. The ticket windows do not take cash.
Cell service is patchy, though the park says public Wi-Fi is available.
Price
- Adults$24.00
- Seniors (62 and older)$22.00
- Active military$22.00
- Children 4 to 10$12.00
- Children 3 and youngerFree
Gemstone mining, fishing permits and map programs cost extra. Weekday local rates for zip codes starting with 183 are listed on the park's site.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Bushkill Falls. They can change, so check before you go.
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