Notable waterfall · Saint Lawrence, New York
Harper Falls
Harper Falls is a waterfall in Saint Lawrence, New York.
Harper Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Harper Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting Harper Falls: tips
- Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
- Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.
How to reach Harper Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.43537, -75.07502. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Harper Falls
- Higley Flow State Park · park · Saint Lawrence · ~18 km · Must-see
- Higley Falls Reservoir · waterfall · Vermont · ~19 km · Must-see
- South Colton Reservoir · lake · Vermont · ~24 km · Must-see
- Portaferry Lake · lake · Vermont · ~31 km · Must-see
- Catamount Mountain · viewpoint · Saint Lawrence · ~32 km · Must-see
- Norwood Reservoir · lake · Vermont · ~32 km · Must-see
- Trinity Episcopal Chapel · church · Vermont · ~34 km · Must-see
- Sucker Lake · lake · Vermont · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sylvia Lake · lake · Vermont · ~42 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Rock · church · Vermont · ~42 km · Must-see
- Cranberry Lake · lake · Saint Lawrence · ~44 km · Must-see
- Cranberry Lake · lake · Vermont · ~44 km · Must-see
- Streeter Lake · lake · Vermont · ~46 km · Must-see
- Long Lake · lake · Vermont · ~46 km · Must-see
- Eel Weir State Park · park · Saint Lawrence · ~48 km · Must-see
- Star Lake · lake · Vermont · ~48 km · Must-see
- Massawepie Lake · lake · Saint Lawrence · ~49 km · Must-see
- Olmstead Pond · lake · Vermont · ~49 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Harper Falls
- Higley Falls Reservoir · waterfall · Vermont · ~19 km · Must-see
- Jay Falls · waterfall · Addison · ~138 km · Must-see
- Hog's Back Falls · waterfall · Eastern Ontario · ~144 km · Must-see
- Harper Falls · waterfall · Vermont · ~0 km
- Lampsons Falls · waterfall · Vermont · ~4 km
- Lampson Falls · waterfall · Saint Lawrence · ~4 km
- Pelkys Falls · waterfall · Saint Lawrence · ~5 km
- Hart's Falls · waterfall · Saint Lawrence · ~13 km
- Basford Falls · waterfall · Saint Lawrence · ~13 km
- Sinclair Falls · waterfall · Saint Lawrence · ~14 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Harper Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Harper Falls?
Nearby: Higley Flow State Park (park, 18 km), Higley Falls Reservoir (waterfall, 19 km), South Colton Reservoir (lake, 24 km), Portaferry Lake (lake, 31 km), Catamount Mountain (viewpoint, 32 km), Norwood Reservoir (lake, 32 km).
Is Harper Falls worth visiting?
Harper Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in New York on Spotwander.