Sight White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
Sabbaday Falls
A sight in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Midday.

Why go
Easy 0.7-mile walk to a tiered waterfall in a narrow flume off the Kancamagus.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in New Hampshire, alongside 5 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Kancamagus Highway, 10 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Nature
- Neighborhood
- White Mountain National Forest
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond New Hampshire. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Kancamagus Highway
34.5-mile scenic road between Lincoln and Conway with no services and wide overlooks.
Activity · 10 mi straight-line - 2Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola
12-minute gondola up Loon Peak with an observation tower over 24 of NH's 4,000-footers.
Activity · 12 mi straight-line - 3Crawford Notch State Park
Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.
Outdoors · White Mountains · 13 mi straight-line - 4Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing
Brewpub on the main road into North Conway, serving smoked barbecue with its own beers.
Food · White Mountains · 13 mi straight-line - 5Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co.
Barbecue and house beers in North Conway at the east end of the Kancamagus.
Food · 13 mi straight-line - 6Honeymoon Bridge
Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.
Sight · White Mountains · 14 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Sabbaday Falls is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in New Hampshire
Sabbaday Falls is our only sight pick in New Hampshire; here is what else we recommend there. See the full New Hampshire guide.
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Flume Gorge
Two-mile loop on boardwalks through a granite gorge with waterfalls and covered bridges.
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Artist's Bluff
Short, steep hike to a ledge over Echo Lake and the notch, a classic foliage photo spot.
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Polly's Pancake Parlor
Family-run since 1938, serving pancakes from house-ground flours with mountain views.
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Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.
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Mount Washington Cog Railway
Coal and biodiesel trains climbing the steep west face of the Northeast's highest peak since 1869.
When to go
Average daily highs in New Hampshire run from 30°F in January to 81°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Sabbaday Falls itself, we suggest: Midday.
Modelled monthly averages for New Hampshire from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New Hampshire weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Sabbaday Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Kancamagus Hwy, Campton, NH 03223, USA
- Coordinates
- 43.99709, -71.39323
- Destination
- New Hampshire
Sabbaday Falls: quick answers
How much time do you need at Sabbaday Falls?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Sabbaday Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Sabbaday Falls?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Recreation pass required for parking along the Kanc.
Is Sabbaday Falls free?
Yes, we list Sabbaday Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Sabbaday Falls?
Sabbaday Falls is at Kancamagus Hwy, Campton, NH 03223, USA, in White Mountain National Forest. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Sabbaday Falls?
Sabbaday Falls appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Sabbaday Falls to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to New Hampshire.
Plan New Hampshire
- New Hampshire travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit New Hampshire weather by month
- Vermont to New Hampshire 107 mi straight-line
- New Hampshire to Maine 118 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in New Hampshire
- Artist's Bluff Activity
- Woodstock Inn Brewery Drinks
- Polly's Pancake Parlor Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.

