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Middle Falls

📍 Castile, NY🥾 Roadside — no hike required🎟 $10 per vehicle (collected 9am–5pm, May 8–Oct 18)

An easy-to-reach roadside waterfall in upstate New York.

Getting there

roadsideDog-friendly

$10 per vehicle (collected 9am–5pm, May 8–Oct 18)

Our take

Entry or parking: $10 per vehicle (collected 9am–5pm, May 8–Oct 18). Difficulty: roadside.

Dogs allowed (usually leashed).

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring to fall is best for waterfall viewing.

How long to budget

15–30 min

Who it suits

Good for

  • an easy walk to a waterfall
  • bringing a leashed dog
  • gorge and park scenery worth the day-use fee
  • travelers who want minimal hiking

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Middle Falls?

$10 per vehicle (collected 9am–5pm, May 8–Oct 18)

How do I get to Middle Falls?

It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.

Can I bring my dog to Middle Falls?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Middle Falls in Letchworth/Genesee Valley

We track 3 waterfalls in Letchworth/Genesee Valley, 2 of which are roadside like this one.

Other waterfalls near Castile

There are 2 other waterfalls we track in Wyoming/Livingston (Letchworth spans both counties). All Letchworth/Genesee Valley waterfalls →

Quick facts

HeightNot published
TrailNone — roadside
Difficultyroadside
Fee / permit$10 per vehicle (collected 9am–5pm, May 8–Oct 18)
Managing agencyNYS Parks — Letchworth State Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyWyoming/Livingston (Letchworth spans both counties)
RegionLetchworth/Genesee Valley
Official pageView source ↗

Source

parks.ny.gov

NYS Parks official park detail page, checked 2026-08-29. Page describes three major waterfalls and gorge cliffs up to 600 ft but does not give a per-falls height, so left null; Middle Falls is viewable from the grounds near the Glen Iris Inn.

Checked August 2026.