Bushkill Falls
Bushkill Falls is a series of eight privately owned waterfalls, the tallest of which cascades over 100 feet (30 m), located in Lehman Township, Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains.
A waterfall inside Lehman Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Lehman Township
Bushkill Falls is inside Lehman Township, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 64 miles southeast and Philadelphia is about 77 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Lehman Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Bushkill Falls
Bushkill Falls is a series of eight privately owned waterfalls, the tallest of which cascades over 100 feet (30 m), located in Lehman Township, Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains. Water of the Little Bush Kill and Pond Run Creek descends the mountain, toward the Delaware River, forming Bushkill Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Bridesmaid Falls, Laurel Glen Falls, Pennell Falls, and three additional, unnamed falls.
Bushkill Falls is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching. The area features a variety of trails and bridges that vary in length and difficulty.
- Type
- Waterfall
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Where to stay near Bushkill Falls
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Lehman Township (10) and Middle Smithfield Township (22).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bushkill Falls | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehman Township 26% vacation homes | in town | — | 10 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 11,366 | $228K | A− |
| Middle Smithfield Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 22 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 15,964 | $249K | — |
| Smithfield Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 25 19 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 7,890 | $304K | — |
| Pocono Township | 16 mi west | 25 min | 24 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,902 | $288K | C+ |
| Barrett Township 23% vacation homes | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 14 4 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 4,010 | $278K | — |
| Hardwick Township | 5 mi south | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 1,635 | $421K | — |
| Stroud Township | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 19,629 | $292K | — |
| Stillwater Township | 8 mi east | 10 min | 5 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,072 | $343K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Bushkill Falls
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Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Visiting Bushkill Falls
Is Bushkill Falls in Lehman Township?
Yes. It’s inside Lehman Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Bushkill Falls?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
How far is Bushkill Falls from Newark and Jersey City?
About 51 miles southeast of Newark and about 57 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Bushkill Falls?
Lehigh Valley (ABE), about 39 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 53 miles.
Where should I stay near Bushkill Falls?
Middle Smithfield Township (6 mi, 22 places to stay), Smithfield Township (9 mi, 25 places to stay) and Lehman Township (in town, 10 places to stay).
Tips from people in Lehman Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Lehman Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.