The best hidden gem waterfalls in Maine are Katahdin Stream Falls, Little Falls, Warren Falls and 7 more. Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
See every waterfall on the Maine waterfalls page or the Maine waterfall map, or browse by town: Millinocket, Calais, Patten, Kingfield, Greenville, Mexico.
How we picked: We took the 22 publicly accessible Maine waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
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1. Katahdin Stream Falls
Katahdin Stream Falls near Millinocket takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews.
Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 12 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 45 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Millinocket, about 21 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Katahdin Falls, about 1.7 miles to the northeast.
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2. Little Falls
Little Falls, near Calais, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 8 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 21 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Calais, about 23 miles to the east. The nearest other named waterfall is Big Falls, about 1.0 miles to the northwest.
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3. Warren Falls
Warren Falls, near Patten, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 8 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 31 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Patten, about 9.5 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Stair Falls, about 1.9 miles to the northwest.
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4. Austin Stream Falls
Austin Stream Falls near Kingfield is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 7 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 5 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Kingfield, about 20 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Houston Brook Falls, about 7.5 miles to the southwest.
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5. Little Wilson Falls
Little Wilson Falls near Greenville is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04441
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 30 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 196 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Greenville, about 8.3 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Slugundy Falls, about 3.7 miles to the northeast.
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6. Shin Falls
Shin Falls near Patten is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 30 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 108 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Patten, about 13 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Sawtelle Falls, about 2.0 miles to the northwest.
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7. Sarampus Falls
Sarampus Falls near Kingfield is worth the drive, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 16 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 7 photos of it on Google Maps. Older records also call it Sarampas Falls. The nearest town is Kingfield, about 32 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Shadagee Falls, about 3.0 miles to the southeast.
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8. Big Niagara Falls
Big Niagara Falls near Millinocket rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews.
Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 8 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 74 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Millinocket, about 22 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Little Niagara Falls, about 0.2 miles to the northwest.
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9. The Cataracts
The Cataracts near Mexico is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 20 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 96 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Mexico, about 16 miles to the east. The nearest other named waterfall is Dunn Falls, about 2.5 miles to the northwest.
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10. Kezar Falls
Kezar Falls near Lovell rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 18 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 25 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Lovell, about 6.2 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Brickett Falls, about 11.4 miles to the west.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hidden gem waterfall in Maine?
Katahdin Stream Falls tops our 2026 list. Visitors rate it 5.0 stars across 12 Google reviews. It is near Millinocket in Piscataquis County.
How many hidden gem waterfalls are in Maine?
22 of the 119 waterfalls we track in Maine qualify. This page ranks the top 10; every waterfall in the state is on the Maine waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We took the 22 publicly accessible Maine waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
Which counties are they in?
The 10 on this list are in Piscataquis County, Washington County, Aroostook County, Somerset County, Penobscot County, and Franklin County and others.
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