A roughly 70-foot cascade on Spruce Creek along Route 23A in Haines Falls, situated directly at the historic trailhead for the climb to Kaaterskill Falls. Direct roadside parking has been closed, so it is now most often viewed en route between Kaaterskill and the highway.
At 70 ft, it stands above roughly 54% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Bastion Falls sits on Spruce Creek (Kaaterskill Creek). You'll find it in Greene, New York. It is protected within NYSDEC (Catskill Park).
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Because it sits right off the road, it makes an easy stop on a longer trip and works for visitors with limited time or mobility. Base a visit out of Haines Falls, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Like most waterfalls, Bastion Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
