Notable waterfall · York, Maine
Steep Falls
Steep Falls is a waterfall in York, Maine.
Steep 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 Steep 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.
How to reach Steep Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 43.79090, -70.66174. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Steep Falls
- Douglas Mountain · viewpoint · Carroll · ~12 km · Must-see
- Old Red Church · church · Cumberland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Sebago Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Lake Arrowhead · lake · Carroll · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Arrowhead · lake · York · ~21 km · Must-see
- Peabody Pond · lake · Carroll · ~21 km · Must-see
- Trickey Pond · lake · Carroll · ~22 km · Must-see
- Thomas Pond · lake · Cumberland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Brandy Pond · lake · Cumberland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Panther Pond · lake · Cumberland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Union Chapel · church · Cumberland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) · waterfall · Cumberland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Crescent Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Long Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Pleasant Lake · lake · Oxford · ~36 km · Must-see
- Province Lake · lake · Carroll · ~37 km · Must-see
- F.O.J. Smith Tomb · fort · Cumberland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Stump Pond (Balch Pond) · lake · Carroll · ~40 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Steep Falls
- Great Falls Historic District (Windham, Maine) · waterfall · Cumberland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Cascade Falls, Old Orchard Beach · waterfall · Cumberland · ~48 km · Must-see
- Rocky Gorge Scenic Area · waterfall · Carroll · ~69 km · Must-see
- Salmon Falls Mill Historic District · waterfall · Strafford · ~79 km · Must-see
- Flume Gorge & Visitor Center · waterfall · Grafton · ~110 km · Must-see
- Franconia Falls · waterfall · Grafton · ~115 km · Must-see
- Amoskeag Falls · waterfall · Hillsborough · ~137 km · Must-see
- Steep Falls Village Preserve · waterfall · Cumberland · ~1 km
- Steep Falls Wildlife Management Area · waterfall · Carroll · ~4 km
- Steep Falls Wildlife Management Area · waterfall · Cumberland · ~5 km
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Frequently asked
Is Steep Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Steep Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Steep 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 Steep Falls?
Nearby: Douglas Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km), Old Red Church (church, 13 km), Sebago Lake (lake, 14 km), Lake Arrowhead (lake, 19 km), Lake Arrowhead (lake, 21 km), Peabody Pond (lake, 21 km).
Is Steep Falls worth visiting?
Steep Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Maine on Spotwander.