Having a family member with limited mobility gives me a real appreciation for the accessibility of the main falls and Silver Thread Falls. The boardwalks are readily accessed from the parking lot across the visitor centre and they are extensive and well maintained. In fact, these are some of the best we've walked on, and of course, it helps that the entire length is filled with peace and tranquility. But don't just take my word for it, because the pictures ain't do it justice. And as always, I'm grateful for whichever groups of folks who help maintain and preserve this beauty for all to enjoy. read more

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The road to the visitor center was closed on a beautiful spring day in April, so we walked, and walked, and walked. It was quite far, over a mile, but so worth it! The main falls were breathtaking! Next time we want to explore the stairs, which take you to the top of the falls! read more

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This was a lovely little hike! There are two waterfalls that you can hike to from the Visitor Center: Silver Thread Falls and Dingmans Falls. Silver Thread Falls is really close to the trailhead and it's a very interesting narrow waterfall that is quite tall overall. After that you can walk down to Dingmans Falls and that is a very beautiful waterfall and it's definitely worth the stop. There is a lookout at the base of the falls and the best views of the waterfall are from here. There are stairs that lead to the top of the waterfall, though the view here really isn't great. It is however a fun little hike that will get your heart rate up, so I would still recommend it. This a nice place for a lovely hike with views of 2 beautiful waterfalls! read more

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Great National Park to visit . Waterfall is impressive. Nice walk to view. Benches to rest on. Worth the visit. read more

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What a lovely park! This is a great accessible spot for seeing two waterfalls. There is a boardwalk which takes you to both falls. After viewing Dingman's Falls, you can choose to go up the 244 steps and then with a little more climbing up a rocky hill (maybe 6 feet) you can get to the top of the falls. The view of the top of the falls isn't that great and you really don't see much of the top; but if you look to the right a climb a couple of feet higher, you can see a smaller falls before the main one which was a nice little surprise. We had a beautiful October early afternoon for our visit with temperature in the high 60s. It was a good temperature for climbing those steps. It did take effort, though, to get up all those steps and to come down safely. I would say if you are 55 and under and in good health and fitness, it would not be a challenge. If you have health issues or are a little older, it will take some effort. Younger fit visitors were walking past the top of the falls and continuing with their hikes. There are compost bathrooms at the trailhead. There is a visitor center, but it was not open and said closed for the season. read more

Absolutely stunning Falls. Winter parking about a mile long walk into the falls as the road is closed. Lovely elevated walkways with a bonus smaller waterfall however no pups allowed. read more

Dingmans Falls - Absolutely stunning falls however you'll have to leave the pups at home. - Visitor Centers Near Me - Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania

Great place! Has lots of merchandise for all ages. Loved the ladies clothes. Great selection of fishing gear for the guys.

I grew up 2 miles from Dingman's Falls back in the 60's and 70's. It was so nice when I was younger and now its beautiful with a nice board walk to walk back to the falls and very well built steps to go all the way up to the top of the falls to look down. read more

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5 stars for natural beauty & ease of access! The actual Visitor Center itself seemed to be closed (Fathers Day), but there were staff on-hand to answer questions and hand out maps/information. The entire path to Dingmans falls is almost level with a bench or 2 to rest/take in the surroundings. You also get to see Silverthread Falls a few hundred yards into the trek (there were a lot more downed trees obscuring Silverthread than my previous visit 10 or so years ago) ...at the end of the trail you arrive at the base of Dingmans Falls -- a great cascading noisy delight! Great photo ops, although you may have to joust with other onlookers for a position to snap a pic ;) This time, I opted to take the 'hi-rise' side trail that juts left and up right before you get to the base of the falls...unlike the main 'boardwalk', the side trail has a fair amount of steps - up, down, and up again - placing you above the top of the falls. Perhaps not as photogenic as from the bottom, but it's pretty neat to see the water run over the cliff and see the perspective. If you have small kids or tired knees, you could skip the side trail...but if curiosity gets the better of you, like it did me, it was a fun jaunt. Do I recommend a trip to Dingmans Falls? Absolutely! read more

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Amazing. Located in scenic Poconos, it's not to be missed if you are in the area. Unlike other hiking trails, this is a very easy walk from the parking lot. There is an actual, well maintained boardwalk throughout the entire trail to the main waterfall, about .4 miles. It's a beautiful scenic walk with streams along the way. When you are at the main waterfall, you can walk up the stairs to the top of the waterfall. read more

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Formed of siltstone some 390 million years ago during the middle Devonian, Dingman's Falls has been shaped by subsequent glaciers, which ended 20,000 years ago, water, wind and other geological forces. Today, Dingman's Falls has a drop of 130'. It is billed as the second tallest falls in Pennsylvania. Ironically the tallest falls, Raymondskill Falls, 178' tall, is just minutes away off of 209 North. Dingman's Falls is located just a 10th of a mile from from the Dingman's Bridge. The toll is $1 each way to cross. Once you cross the bridge just turn right. When I arrived early in the morning the 1.2 mile road from route 209 to the Dingman's Visitor Center was chained off. It is a 1.2 mile walk on a paved road surrounded by streams and woods on both sides to the Visitor Center which was closed. From the visitor center a trail will take you to the first falls just 2 minutes away., SilverThread Falls an 8' drop. Signs are posted which state, "stay on the boardwalk". The boardwalk is well maintained and is wheelchair and stroller friendly. From Silver thread to Dingman's Falls a 130' drop, is another 1/4 mile walk on the boardwalk. Once you arrive at Dingman's Falls the boardwalk ends. Stairs continue on however to a location which provides a view from top to bottom. Dingman's Creek supplies the Falls and can be more clearly seen from the top. The stairs are steep and on the day of my visit icy on the final climb. Check the National Park Service website for closing of the park / and or road closing. The best time for photography of these two falls would be 3 pm. Unfortunately I arrived to early for the best shots. read more

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During our annual Pocono waterfall extravaganza we try to get to several in the course of a day and obviously when doing that I know we're going to run out of time in comparison to all the places on my list but we still try to push it good. Push it real good. We got to the Dingmans area late in the day so we knew it would be a fairly short visit. Even though it was a weekday the lot area by the visitor center looked very crowded. This was surprising as the other stops we had made earlier were very dead. Still wanting to at least get a short look we opted in the words of Led Zeppelin to go In Through The Out Door. Following the old handy-dandy GPS we circled around to Doodle Hollow Road where there is a small dirt lot that's along Dingman's Creek. With only one other car in this lot we knew this was the right place to be. The downside of course is that we had no idea how to actually get near the falls. We just started walking along the creek until there was no way to go but up and the way we went I don't even think was a proper trail. Eventually after about fifteen minutes we found the very top of Dingmans Falls along with a sign or two that said that they way we had just walked was not an approved trail by the NPS. Oh well. We hung around there for a bit, took some pictures, had a few people up there with us while we noticed the crowded boardwalk below and we're thankful for the jacked up way we got there. Not the greatest visit as we never got to see the visitor center or go down on the boardwalk to see the falls from the front or go over to Silverthread Falls but no worry as that's where we'll start next year's extravaganza. read more

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Worth the one hour plus trip for the tranquility and beauty of a small waterfall. *kid and stroller friendly. *boardwalk all the way to view the falls (there are two, the bigger one is further). *you can take stairs to see the falls from the top but if you have kids, it's pretty steep. *it's free and fun. *parking outside but it fills up fast...but...cars come and go so finding a spot isn't an issue. *don't need to spend too much time here. Not a heck of a lot to do. ENJOY! read more

Had a great experience visiting silver thread falls today. I have trouble walking and was not sure I could get to the falls. But a super helpful park ranger helped me park up front and explained the falls were only 100 feet away. So I made it with my cane and got to see this gorgeous waterfall that I visited over 3o years ago. Thank you! read more

On a recent motorcycle adventure, my brother and I crossed the border into Pennsylvania, to see Dingmans Falls. It's a large roaring waterfall, much more impressive than the adjacent Silverthread Falls and the nearby Buttermilk Falls in NJ. Parking is free, and the visitor center has restrooms, a cafe, and a shop (i think). The walk from the parking lot to Silverthread is very short. It's an easy walk on the boardwalk through the woods, much like the boardwalk in Muir Woods in California. The boardwalk continues through the forest and to Dingmans Falls, which are large and loud. There's a viewpoint near the falls, but there are also stairs that will take you to the top. It's a short hike for such an impressive force of nature. read more

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On this gorgeous warm Sunday, my partner and I couldn't resist but to take a ride originally to Bushkill Falls in PA but read on their website it was closed after Nov 25th. Thanks to Yelp, we visited instead Dingmans Falls located at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in the Poconos Region of Pennsylvania. It is open year-round, but the 1.2 mile road from the entrance of the park to the visitor center is only open Memorial Day to Labor Day. All other times like today, there's a small parking lot in front of the closed gate or park along Route 209 and walk to the visitor center. Starting at the on-site visitors center, the flat boardwalk trail to Dingmans Falls meanders through a beautiful hemlock ravine. Almost immediately after starting the trail, Silverthread Falls can be seen on the right. The cascade gracefully drops 80 feet through a narrow chute. The boardwalk ends at the base of Dingmans Falls, the second highest waterfall in Pennsylvania. View the falls from the platform or trek the final tenth of a mile via staircase for a birds-eye view from the upper falls. There were numerous hikers today enjoying nature and social distancing. Unfortunately, no Dingmans Falls swimming is allowed anytime. We highly recommend this place as it's free admission not like Bushkill but come early. read more

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I visited this beautiful waterfalls it has a nice path and even stairs to go to the top of the waterfall I'm putting my Facebook link so you can find the reel I made of it https://www.facebook.com/nikki.lagasse?mibextid=ZbWKwL read more

I would recommend seeing these Two gorgeous Waterfalls in the Poconos! They are easy to get to. There is a board walk that takes you straight to the falls. They also have stairs to climb to the top of the falls, if you have the energy and don't mind heights. My kids loved it! A great place to take photos! I would give it more then 5 stars. Beautiful Falls and nice trail to walk. read more

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Credits to Yelpers reviews which helped me decide to suggest the place to my group campers ... it was a splendor place to visit. Two waterfalls in one site, not far from each other. Picture perfect view. Visitor center is closed when we visit but it's a short trail that no need of a map. Easy to navigate area, it has a wooden platform and one way direct path trail. It has safe stairs going to the top of the main falls that all loved the most. Trail was less than a mile walk. An enjoyable, pleasant and interesting trail. It is a state park that costs us FREE. Parking is limited though. Bathroom facilities are clean. Highly recommended. read more

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Beautiful view but long hike. The road to Dingmans Falls parking area was closed so extra walking starting from the route 209 main road. I Love it, while kids complained. read more

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Free!! 2 waterfalls and its an easy walk. It gets crowded in the summer and there are rangers to direct traffic. Once the lot is full, it's pretty much one car out one car in and the rangers will let you know when you can enter the lot. They're also friendly and they walk inside the park too. read more

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Ah, the splendor of Mother Nature! I'm obsessed with Dingmans Falls! Here, I am free to marvel at the works of the Great Architect and appreciate being part of the Grand Design. These trails set themselves apart from others in the area for the following reasons: 1. Admission into the falls/trails is completely FREE, as nature should be! 2. The main trail is actually of long boardwalk which allows wheelchair and stroller accessibility, as well as a light stroll for those who prefer not to engage in an intense hike. 3. More bang for your hike! There are TWO falls at this location, Silverthread Falls (just a few steps from the visitors center) and Dingmans Falls. 4. If you're looking for a little hike, off the end of the boardwalk at Dingmans Falls, there are stairs leading up to an observation area where you could look down at the falls. 5. The bathroom facilities are acceptable clean (for a toilet over a hole in the ground) and they have hand sanitizer pumps. I saw some folks in bathing suits walking off the observation trail, and others coming back wet, so I assume there is a place where you can take a dip. Though I'm not sure if that's within park rules or at your risk. A worthwhile trip, fun for the entire family! read more

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Amazing! 1) There are two falls here: Dingmans and Silverthread Falls. Both are close to each other. 2) This place is a must see. Plus you have Raymondskill Falls and George W. Childs Park with 3 additional falls next to it. 3) Admission into the falls/trails is completely FREE. 4) The bathroom facilities are clean. read more

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There are 2 falls that are an easy walk on raised trail, almost like a boardwalk. The first fall is very high and thin stream of water. The second fall is much larger and very beautiful. I liked it better than Bushkill Falls which you have to pay to enter. Dingmans Ferry is part of the National Park Service so it's free. I climbed the steps to the top of the falls. It's a bit of a climb. The top is bit slippery and unpaved. The view of the fall is obstructed and there wasn't a good place to take photos. I wouldn't go to the top again. A long the walkway between the first and second fall we came a across a Ranger. She showed us 2 beavers eating in the water. The Park Rangers were so nice and very helpful. I plan to go back in the fall and maybe winter for more pictures. read more

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We didn't do the visitor center because it was closed, but the falls are absolutely stunning. It's especially great that the boardwalk trail is wheelchair accessible, a women in a wheelchair even beat us to the falls. It was a drag to walk a mile from 209 to the trail, but the falls were well worth it. read more

Hidden treasure. Drove up here for the day, great visit. We got there around 12 on a week day (prior to the summer) and no one else was really there. Besides a cute old couple who was there on their bucket list. All around breathtaking so flax to have found his gem. read more

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I'm absolutely obsessed with waterfalls so whenever we head up to the Poconos to visit friends that live in nearby Stroudsburg we make a point of visiting a couple. We stopped by Dingman's Falls last weekend when the weather was unseasonably warm so we were able to take our time to enjoy the walk. On Saturday we stopped by but found the gates locked and since we had plans that evening we didn't have time to make the hike from the parking area just off the main road so when we went back on Sunday I was pleasantly surprised to find the gates wide open (totally glad we didn't make the trek the day before after seeing how far it was from the lower lot). On our way to the visitor's center we stopped at a smaller falls on the left where dogs are allowed so our golden could get his water fix (he is totally obsessed with swimming) then headed up to the main "event". The visitor center was closed for the season but we were still able to check out the waterfalls. The path to the 2 main waterfalls is a boardwalk trail and you can see Silverthread falls as soon as you start walking the path. Silverthread is a tall, thinner waterfall that flows from the top of the mountain, right out of the woods - it was absolutely breathtaking; Dingman's Falls is just a short walk away from Silverthread at the end of the boardwalk and equally as breathtaking and there are stairs that lead to the top for even better views with viewing areas at several points on the way up but its worth noting that these stairs get very slippery from the mist from the falls. We didn't have a chance to check out the upper deck or to see if there were any hiking trails in the park as we had to head back home to Baltimore but we will definitely be back. The day we were there plenty of parking was available at the visitor center but I imagine the lot must get really full once the weather gets warmer but since the walk to both falls is so short people seem to be in and out within the hour so just be patient or you could also park at the smaller falls on the way up or of course at the bottom if you're up for a nice hike, well worth it no matter what you decide. read more

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I won't call myself an avid hiker but I'd say I dabble a bit. Now most of the hiking I do tends to be with my brother, after an hour or two of riding our motorcycles. Motorcycle gear does not make for the best hiking gear and for that reason I prefer short hikes with great views. Dingmans Falls fits very nicely into that category. My brother and I paid a visit to Dingmans Falls on a Sunday afternoon in early September. There was plenty of free parking, and it was not crowded at all. The trail was a boardwalk which makes it handicap accessible which is always nice. Right at the start of the trail you can see the much skinnier Silverthread Falls (a fitting name). The main viewing area of Dingmans Falls is about a 10 minute walk from the parking lot and from there you can take some stairs to the top of the falls. I wouldn't say there's enough here for a whole day affair but there's plenty of other trails in the area. Well worth a stop if you're nearby. read more

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Address: Dingmans Falls State Park My GPS wont accept this address 224 Dingmans Falls Rd Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 This ADDRESS works for me Silver Lake Rd & dingmans turpike, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 From PA: - At intersection of Silver Lake Rd & Dingmans Turn Pike (last light before the Dingmans Bridge). - Look towards you right - you will see the Dingmans Falls State Park Board From NJ: - At intersection of Silver Lake Rd & Dingmans Turn Pike (right after Dingmans Bridge). - Look towards your left at the first light - you will see the Dingmans Falls State Park Board Two Falls 1. Silverthread Falls: Around 100 meters from the visitor office. 2. Dingmans Falls: Around 0.5 mile. A nice little wooden walkway to guide you through. There are 200+ stairs/board walk to reach to an overlook (not worth it for me due to tree in the line of sight) but you can give it a try. Views were reasonable. Good to spend an hour or two on you way. Nothing special. read more

Part of the national forest system, this is probably the best set of waterfalls in the area--AND IT'S FREE! This stops gets you two falls for the price of one: Dingmans Falls and Silverthread Falls. The trail is an elevated, not disturbing the surround environment boardwalk, which is wheelchair accessible past the first falls to the bottom of the farthest falls. There is a set of stairs that takes you up the very top of the falls, but it's slightly in disrepair (read: two stairs are loose) and a bit steep for those not accustomed to hikes. The views are just spectacular and the tourist presence isn't as strong or obnoxious as the other for-profit sites. There is a huge emphasis here on preservation and fine are high if you leave the trail or disturb the plant life. Dogs are not allowed but tolerated, as we saw many people with theirs on the trail. Bathrooms are sketchy outhouses with no lights. Visitors center house is only open on weekends during the season (Apr-Nov, I think). read more

Fantastic place / for a stroll / after camping!/ the pine trees / are mystical! / very miyazakiesque!

After seeing Bushkill Falls and George W Childs Falls this was probably the least impressive. Not to say it's not worth a stop if you're in the area, after all it is free. Parking was awful. They do have someone there directing you when a spot becomes available. I had to wait maybe 10-15mins for a spot. The walk itself is super easy and fast mostly flat. The trail is all wooden surround by lots of green and running water which was quite peaceful. Once you get to the main falls you have the option of walking to the top. From the bottom of the falls it looks discouraging, I wasn't sure I could do all the steps. However it wasn't bad at all. I was shocked I had made it to the top so quickly. Again just like the other parks I stopped at this one was well maintained. People say this is better than Bushkill, it's not. It's definitely beautiful but you just can't compare the 2. read more

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If you have young children or a stroller these are the falls you want to see. There is a boardwalk that is also wheelchair accessible. You can see two falls (free). The first is thread mill falls, that are right at the beginning of the boardwalk. As you walk a little more you come to dingmans falls. It is beautiful! If you don't mind steps, you can walk up towards the top to get an arial view. The view from above is breathtaking. We will definitely be back. read more

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This place is very nice but typically overrun by so many tourists that it's impossible to sometimes enjoy yourself. The first falls are nice. The mountain laurels that bloom in the late summer are absolutely beautiful and well worth the walk. This place is clean and that bathrooms are clean as well, but they are those unsavory "bio-toilets". No flushing. Just a toilet that leads to scary, blue nothingness. Otherwise, it's okay, but I prefer the freedom of Childs Park. read more

4.5 stars. Beautiful hiking and waterfalls. Great place for my first hike ever. FREE, with a clearly marked trail, well maintained, and fresh mountain air. Good foliage as well obviously. Only a couple miles and clear path so perfect for beginners. So good that I went here twice on my Poconos vacation with the girlfriend. Amazing set of waterfalls. Get a view from the bottom and then hike the steps to the top. Look for the sign for "Dingman's Falls Visitor Center" for the entrance, it's a little tricky but it's off the same state road as all the other trails. Also the bathroom toilet is just a scary hole in the ground so bring some hand sanitizer for sure. half a star off. read more

The visitor's center was closed last weekend. We were able to park along the main road (Route 209) and walk to the center. It was a long walk. It would've been nice to have signs saying how far the walk to the center was. Once we finally got on the trail to the falls, it was worth it. We enjoyed the boardwalk and the scenery along the way. It was not strenuous, although there are many steps leading up to the top of the main fall, if you choose (we did). It would be nice to go when the center is actually open, but we probably will not go back for a second trip. The main fall is very pretty, though! read more

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I love walking around, and when there are falls, even better. This is part of the National Park Service. The visitor's center is very warming and welcoming. The rangers and the volunteers make a great team. There is a guided tour and the best thing is that there's no fee to see two gorgeous falls. Dingmans and Silverthread Falls. It rained the day before so the falls were full of water. Absolutely gorgeous. The boardwalk style walk of less than a mile allows people of all ages to see the falls. If you're feeling for more of hike, you can hike up the stairs down by Dingmans Falls to see more views of the falls. The park is well maintained and it is a nice walk. I will definitely come back here again! read more

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Love the boardwalk style trail. Very pretty and easy to get to the waterfall. It's a quick walk

Just went their today and it was great! The falls were beautiful and the wooden boardwalk trail makes it easy for everyone to enjoy. read more

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The Dingmans Fall trail is a very short and easy hike . Beautiful waterfalls on the way. You can also take stairs to go to the top of waterfall. Many people with kids did the trail. High traffic trail. Parking lot fills up soon. We were staying at Dingmans campground and walked to the visitor center from our campground (30 minutes) to avoid having to wait in line for parking. On our way back to the campground we hiked the Mcdade Trail which is also beautiful and inside the woods. read more

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