Buttermilk Falls

Category: Waterfall

Address: Mountain Rd, Layton, NJ 07851, USA

Phone: +15704262452

Reviews

Levani S

Jul 5, 2022

This is the second tallest waterfall in NJ. Easy to get to (drive right to the bottom of the waterfall). Easy access = lots of people. The road to the spot is deteriorated and bumpy. Overall worth going and checking.

Sneha W. Singh

Jun 11, 2022

Beautiful falls. It’s a small hike to the river on the other side. But you can also drive and reach the other side to the river, which is heaven. So serene and beautiful. It’s a Panaromic lake surrounded by trees. You can camp, you can do a picnic. It’s calm and peaceful and very enjoyable day trip.

Bill Clark

May 31, 2022

It was nice; the history getting there was also a great part of the trip. Could be a full day trip on these back roads. Old mine road for some reason is closed after the Walpack. Google maps show it and there some roads that are dirt. My mercedes had a workout that day. There is one thing I would like to check out; it is a marker on old mine road before you get to walpack. It says some revolutionary war officer is buried 300 yards to the east. Gotta check it out next time.

Danielle Nembhard

May 10, 2022

A wonderful hike. Accessible to most, not difficult. There are steep stairs to get to the top of the falls, but you can enjoy them from the bottom as well.

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Questions & Answers

Has anyone married here before? If so what were the details? I planned on eloping here some time next year.

Erin Brutko | Nov 15, 2019
Richard Scholz | Nov 16, 2019

I would check the website. As far as I know, the park has been closed since last year due to being majorly damaged due to weather.

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What should I wear?

Sarah Kim | Nov 15, 2018
Rich Murray | Nov 16, 2018

Dress for the weather. You don't need anything special for this hike. The falls are literally right across from the parking area.

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Is the access road and parking lot area right in front of the falls still closed?

Amy Rehberg | May 18, 2021
K. K. | May 19, 2021

I didn't see any vehicles while we were there two weeks ago.

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is buttermilk falls in nj open

Helen A | Feb 17, 2021
Zoe Nesin | Feb 18, 2021

Yes, but you can't drive up to it. There's a small lot off the main road about 2 miles away and the hike in is flat and easy.

Does the Buttermilk falls close on sunday?

Shalika Rupasinghe | Apr 18, 2021
Andrew A. | Apr 19, 2021

They shut the water off at 23:59 Saturdays, turn it back on at 12:01 Monday.

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Are we able to do a photo shoot for branding purposes without permits?

Zenaida Quiles | Nov 15, 2019
Meghan Reynolds | Nov 16, 2019

Since it's in a state forest I would inquire with the Forest Department.

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Is it good time to go in mid October?

Vidya Alase | Nov 15, 2018
Tony Iacona | Nov 16, 2018

Spring is better though, anytime is a good time to walk the trails up there. The falls are a bit weak this time of year....but the leaf colors are awesome!

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Can you see the falls from the parking area? My husband is 92 and has difficulty walking

Blanche Spruill | Nov 15, 2018
Lini Murawski | Nov 16, 2018

Yes you can, the parking are is right across the road from the falls. The roads that take you to the falls are very rough.

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Is swimming in the waterfalls allow?

Jessie Rivera | Jan 18, 2021
Foraging Life With Dayla | Jan 19, 2021

why would you get arrested this is not true at all families and kids swim all the time at the top of the waterfall and on deleware water gap website it sais swimming is allowed in bodies of water besides van campens glen. even if you do get problems about it stand up for your rights take it to court and use the joury to your advantage i doubt that the jury would vote you guilty in this country we have a right to fair trials and to be punished we have to be convicted of a crime is it really a crime to enjoy water ask yourself that question and theres your answer america dumps pounds of filthy chemicals sewage and coal ash into our water ways and your gunna give me a hard time about swimming absolutly not

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Hi ,do l need to get a permit to visit the waterfalls?

Hector Herrera | Nov 15, 2018
Rick Pennington | Nov 16, 2018

No, you can park right across the street.

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What are the hours of operation?

Harry Brat | Oct 15, 2021
Sean Lehner | Oct 16, 2021

Sunrise to sunset

Is there an entrance fee?

Greenworld | Oct 15, 2021
R .T | Oct 16, 2021

Nope parked on little dirt area side of the road by trail head other cars were and just hike in

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Is there a fee?

Sharon Hoerst | Sep 15, 2021
Maria Glodek | Sep 16, 2021

No

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I am 80 years old and have been coming to Butternut Falls since I ws 17. To walk 2 miles would be impossible. Are there any options for us seniors Walter Lenar

Walter Lenar | Jul 17, 2021
Kapil Aggarwal | Jul 18, 2021

Don't go there.. as nothing to see.. fall is almost dry, i had a rough evening walkimg down almost 2 miles to see nothing !!

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Is it stroller friendly?

Yinaira Díaz Santiago | Jul 17, 2021
Kapil Aggarwal | Jul 18, 2021

It was straller friendly earlier but not now. Even you have to walk 2 miles to see a dry fall, I had rough evening walking down 2 miles and coming back to car just to see nothing but dry fall !

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How much is it? Is there pricing?

Michelle Rehm | Apr 18, 2021
Jamie M | Apr 19, 2021

There is no fee to get into the park.

Is the trails open

Tara Price | Nov 14, 2020
joe b | Nov 15, 2020

Yes, parking is very limited though

Is this place open

Janice Hosier | Nov 14, 2020
Mohan Reddy | Nov 15, 2020

Was there last week, road was blocked around 2 miles before the falls. So can't drive up to the parking lot by the falls.

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Can I take my 8 lbs dog?

Aida Guerrero | Nov 14, 2020
MARTINO MARIELLA | Nov 15, 2020

absolutely

Where is best place to park right now if we want to hike on a Saturday?

Patrick Mellin | Nov 14, 2020
Alina Barreto | Nov 15, 2020

The best and closes place you will find parking is 2 miles away near the Wallpack cemetery

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Are the bathrooms currently open?

Zeldy Trieff | Nov 14, 2020
coolcupcake 145 | Nov 15, 2020

I didn't even see any bathrooms when I went so I don't know

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Is park open with virus going on?

Ilene Smith | Nov 14, 2020
Rohan Christie | Nov 15, 2020

Yes, but it's closed to drive up, so it's about a 1.5 mile hike from where you park to the falls. Nice walk though on paved, shaded road so well worth it. There are some nice trails at the top of the falls if you want to hike a bit more.

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Can you get married here?

Brittany Both | Nov 14, 2020
Aneesh S. | Nov 15, 2020

Even before considering permits, I think you'll find that there isn't really space for that. Aside from the parking lot, there isn't a large area of flat land. There are 'flat' areas as you climb the mountain, but I'm not sure you'd want to that in formal attire.

How long of a walk to the falls

Mark Klein | Nov 15, 2019
Brian Campbell | Nov 16, 2019

The parking is right there. It is a very steep climb to the top

Is there any timings for this??? Closing Opening?

Fadi | Nov 15, 2019
Alice Rodriguez | Nov 16, 2019

I havent seen anytime frame but it's open right now

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Is this kid friendly? For ages 8 & 11?

Mik Mik K | Nov 15, 2019
Will See | Nov 16, 2019

Family friendly I would say. Children will need supervision and guidance along the trail, it can be slippery in places. The kids love going up to the top.

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Where can we park our car. Today only I went but couldn't get any place to park. First we parked to Chinmaya rock park. But couldn't get to the Falls. Can anyone tell where is the parking lot? Do we have to walk from ny other parking area?

anamika Das | Nov 15, 2018
Nicole Crawford | Nov 16, 2018

To start off you drive all the way in to the falls and there is parking but its limited depends on the time u go, I don't suggest u walk lol. It was my first time with a friend but it's an awesome experience.

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How in trouble would get from jumping off the falls one time? Is there normally uniforms there to make sure no one does?

Dan Finelli | Nov 15, 2018
Ahmed No | Nov 16, 2018

If you do, you won't be there to get in trouble! Dude, have you seen the falls?! There is no place to jump from or to. It's rocks and the water below is so shallow, you will definitely be broken to peices before hitting the bottom!!

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I understand that we cannot swim in the waterfalls. But can we at least step into the water?

Jordan Spence | Jan 18, 2021
Dean Porco | Jan 19, 2021

You can do whatever you want america discharges millions of toxic waste into sewage and pesticides into our rivers each year but likes to give us a hard time about swimming do as you please swim wherever you want just be nice to the trails animals and respect the waters by getting out to use the bathroom and not littering

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How’s the cell reception here because I will be driving in from NY and don’t wanna get lost on my way back without a GPS

Jitin Mathew | Nov 15, 2018
Rick Pennington | Nov 16, 2018

I don't remember checking the cell reception but the GPS on the phone took us to the falls and back out again with no issues.

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Camping and dog friendly

Mary Balfour | Nov 15, 2017
Rich Murray | Nov 16, 2017

Dogs yes camping no

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What is the time the falls open to be able to start hiking early

v Perez | Nov 15, 2017
ken goble | Nov 16, 2017

I believe the sign said sunrise to sunset. NJ Park service will have the best answer

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What are the hours for the falls?

Jeff Earnshaw | Nov 15, 2017
Rich Murray | Nov 16, 2017

Sunrise to sunset

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