Lower Falls (Swift River)

Albany, New Hampshire

A waterfall in Albany, New Hampshire, managed by White Mountain National Forest. No hike. The falls are at the recreation site.

RoadsideSwimming: see rules

Photo: EgorovaSvetlana, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Lower Falls (Swift River)

Waterfall heightNot verified No source publishes a height.
Hike detailsNo hike. The falls are at the recreation site (Forest Service).
Parking80-car lot on the Kancamagus Highway, with picnic tables and charcoal grills. Not maintained for winter; a fee site the rest of the year (Forest Service). The Town of Albany prohibits alcohol here.
PetsNo dog rule is posted on this site's Forest Service page. Check with the White Mountain National Forest before you go.
SeasonMid-May to mid-October (Forest Service).

Waterfall Parking (agency-listed)

No sourced trailhead point, so none is shown.

Managed by: White Mountain National Forest (Saco Ranger District)

Parking: 80-car lot on the Kancamagus Highway, with picnic tables and charcoal grills. Not maintained for winter; a fee site the rest of the year (Forest Service). The Town of Albany prohibits alcohol here. Directions to the parking area
Fees: Fee site (Forest Service)

Season: mid-May to mid-October. Not maintained for winter use; a fee site the rest of the year.
80-car parking lot, picnic tables with charcoal grills. The page mentions restrooms but its amenity list says they are not available.
Alcohol is prohibited at this site by Town of Albany ordinance.
In high water the Forest Service urges extreme caution at the falls and river.

From the managing agency's page, checked 2026-11-01.

Swimming: The Forest Service calls it "an ideal place to picnic, sun bathe, and swim," and asks visitors to use extreme caution in high water.
Pets: No dog rule is posted on this site's Forest Service page. Check with the White Mountain National Forest before you go.
Season: Mid-May to mid-October (Forest Service).

Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.

No managing agency publishes: Height, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility, Dog rules. We leave these out instead of guessing.