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Rocky Gorge

📍 Albany, NH🥾 Roadside — no hike required🎟 $5 per vehicle per day

Waterfall in White Mountains, accessible via a roadside route.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

roadsideNo swimming

$5 per vehicle per day

Conditions

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Our take

Rocky Gorge is located in White Mountains near Albany. This waterfall can be viewed with minimal walking required.

This waterfall is managed by U.S. Forest Service — White Mountain National Forest (Saco Ranger District). There is a day-use fee: $5 per vehicle per day. Swimming is not permitted due to safety concerns.

Before visiting, check with the managing agency for current trail conditions and any seasonal closures. Official websites and contact information are available through the state parks and forest service pages linked in this guide.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring through fall offer the best conditions for waterfall viewing.

Who it suits

Good for

  • waterfall viewing
  • scenic day trips

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Rocky Gorge?

$5 per vehicle per day

How do I get to Rocky Gorge?

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

Is swimming allowed at Rocky Gorge?

No — the managing agency's page states swimming/wading is not permitted here, often for safety reasons (current, rockfall, or cold water).

Rocky Gorge in White Mountains

We track 18 waterfalls in White Mountains, 5 of which are roadside like this one.

Other waterfalls near Albany

There are 10 other waterfalls we track in Carroll. All White Mountains waterfalls →

Quick facts

HeightNot published
TrailNone — roadside
Difficultyroadside
Fee / permit$5 per vehicle per day
Managing agencyU.S. Forest Service — White Mountain National Forest (Saco Ranger District)
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot allowed
ADA accessNot published
CountyCarroll
RegionWhite Mountains
Official pageView source ↗

Source

fs.usda.gov

USFS WMNF recreation-site page, checked Sep 2026; official page states swimming/jumping into the gorge is prohibited and strictly enforced; open mid-May to mid-October; no closure alert found

Checked September 2026.