Otis Falls

Otis Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Otis, Massachusetts. The waterfall has a total height of 50 feet and it can be found along Fall River. Fall River flows strongest during spring when the snow melts and after heavy rainstorms. This waterfall is extremely seasonal and is not often worth exploring in the summer when the river dries up. The waterfall itself drops in a unique formation consisting of lovely horsetails and cascades.

Accessing the waterfall is super easy. The waterfall is located in the Tolland State Forest which features a well-marked trail system. Visitors can park along Tolland Road and then walk down the road to the river. The waterfall is just a few steps from the road. Otis Falls is not very well-known, so visitors often have them totally to themselves. This is a great spot to reconnect with nature. Dogs are also allowed at the waterfall and through the entirety of Tolland State Forest. 

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Waterfall Specs

• Height: 50-foot total drop
  
• Type: Horsetails and cascades
  
• Water Source: Fall River
  
• Swimming: Not possible and not allowed

Location

• Park: Tolland State Forest
• Address: Tolland Road
• Town: Otis
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: Lat 42.159834 Lng -73.059002
  
• Parking Notes: Parking is available along Tolland Road to the west of the waterfall. The parking area is just a few hundred feet down the road from the waterfall.
• Parking Directions: HERE
• Location Directions: HERE