Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway
Conway, NH
A short walk to a waterfall in a gorge on the 34-mile "Kanc". It is one of the best fall-color drives in New England.
Sabbaday Falls, in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, lie about 15 miles (around 24 km) west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway. The waterfall drops in several cascades through a narrow rock chute. An easy, steadily rising gravel path leads from the car park to the falls in about 15 minutes, the last stretch via stone steps. Information boards explain the geology. Swimming is prohibited.
The Kancamagus Highway (NH 112) is 34.5 miles (about 55 km) long and links Lincoln with Conway; it was completed in 1959 and has been a National Scenic Byway since 1996. The autumn colours are a main reason for the drive, with the peak season between early September and mid-October. The car park is then often full, so arrive early.
The car park is paved, with picnic tables but no toilets or drinking water; a fee is charged from spring to autumn. According to one travel blog, there are no filling stations along the highway, so fill up in Lincoln or Conway. Allow two to three hours for the drive, including stops at the best-known viewpoints and waterfalls. The road is considered passable for motorhomes as well.
- Nearest town
- Conway, NH
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.9953, -71.3920
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Big Rock CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus HighwayToilets
- Country Bumpkins CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus HighwayWaste disposal
- Along the River Campground & CabinsCampsite21 mi from Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus HighwayWi-Fi
- Beech Hill Campground and CabinsCampsite21 mi from Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus HighwayElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Twin Mountain / Mt. Washington KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover22 mi from Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus HighwayMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Dolly Copp CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus HighwayTentsCaravans
All campsites in New Hampshire · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway?
Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway is in Conway, NH, at GPS 43.9953, -71.3920. It is about 11 mi from Lincoln Woods.
Can you camp near Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Passaconaway, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 80 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway?
Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Fall color: the Kancamagus to Acadia and Maple red, birch gold and lobster buoys – by camper through New England’s Indian summer.
What is there to see near Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway?
Places worth a stop nearby: Arethusa Falls (11 mi), Jackson Village (14 mi), Flume Gorge (16 mi) and Glen Ellis Falls (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Sabbaday Falls – Kancamagus Highway?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)