Buttermilk Falls Natural Area
Nature preserve
0.1 mi
4.4 (854)
Route 18 & First Avenue & Homewood Borough, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Buttermilk Falls - Homewood
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
Explore Buttermilk Falls Park in Homewood Borough with reviewed waterfall photos, sandstone history, official location details and swimming-access checks.
Swimming permission unconfirmed
Ask Beaver County Recreation and Tourism whether water entry is permitted and follow current posted rules. Do not treat historical swimming reports as permission. No jumping, diving or behind-falls scramble recommendation.
Official sources checked:
Water type
Falls
Access
Swimming unconfirmed
Fee
Current admission and parking terms not stated in the reviewed park profile. Confirm rather than relying on the old free-access claim.
Best season
Confirm current park hours and approach conditions before visiting. No crowd-free or safe winter-viewpoint guarantee
Nearby towns
Homewood Borough, Beaver Falls Area
Water body
Waterfall And Stream At Buttermilk Falls Park In Homewood Borough; Historical Listing Identifies Clark Run
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
Homewood Borough, Beaver Falls Area
Access location not verified
40.81417, -80.32833
Recorded coordinates have not been source-checked. Confirm the entrance and legal access before using directions.
A closer look
Photos of Buttermilk Falls - Homewood
Photos show past visits, not current water levels or swimming conditions. Select a photo to view it larger.
Sources & checks
This is a desk-researched listing. A record update or map check does not confirm current swimming permission or water conditions.
- Swimming rules
- Official sources checked . Swimming permission remains unconfirmed.
- Access location not verified
- The recorded location has no completed source check. Confirm the entrance, legal access, and parking before travelling.
- Record updated
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Buttermilk Falls in Homewood Borough: a Beaver County park
This is the Buttermilk Falls Park in Homewood Borough near Beaver Falls, not Indiana County's waterfall or the New York state park. Beaver County's profile describes a 40-foot sandstone formation and waterfall. The wooded ravine and exposed rock are the attraction; a pool in a photograph is not automatically a permitted swimming area.
Read the landscape in the gallery
The reviewed images show water falling over layered rock, a boulder-filled outflow and a wooded stream in contrasting vegetation and flow conditions. They help explain why this is more than a generic waterfall listing, without promising today's flow, water clarity or a safe place to enter. A strong-flow stream image is a scenery reference, not a swimming recommendation.
Homewood Sandstone gives the site local context
The county connects this sandstone with local infrastructure and historic construction. That documented geology replaces the former generic wildlife and pristine-water claims. Enjoy the rock formations from authorized routes without climbing the waterfall lip or railway structures.
Swimming permission needs confirmation
The county identifies Buttermilk Falls among its managed parks. Its pages do not establish a swimming policy for the falls. Our earlier answer saying visitors could swim is withdrawn. Call the listed park contact, 724-770-2060, and follow current signs before considering water entry. A lack of an explicit ban on the short profile does not establish permission.
Find the right park, not a namesake
The county and Beaver County Tourism identify Route 18 and First Avenue in Homewood Borough. Use that named destination and confirm current signed parking. The old exit, merge and right-side turnout directions are retired. Do not cross rail infrastructure or use highway shoulders to recreate a photo viewpoint. The retained historical pin is not a surveyed entrance.
Prepare for a scenery visit
Current toilets, drinking water, camping terms, fees, opening hours and trail accessibility were not established in the reviewed profile. Bring drinking water, confirm amenities and choose footwear for uneven ground. Stay away from slippery ledges, high water and ice; do not jump, dive or take a behind-falls scramble from this guide.
Getting There
Use the county's named destination, Buttermilk Falls Park at Route 18 and First Avenue in Homewood Borough, Beaver Falls PA 15010. Confirm current signed parking and pedestrian access with the park contact before travel. The old Turnpike Exit 13, southbound merge and right-side parking instructions were not independently verified and are retired. Do not park on highway shoulders or cross railway infrastructure to reach a photo viewpoint. Retained coordinates are an unverified historical reference, not an exact parking spot or water entry.
Quick Navigation
Access Notes
Beaver County administers this park and its Public Works department maintains it. The park profile gives a location and contact but no swimming authorization, current water-quality result or site-specific visitor hours. General hours for other county parks do not establish hours here.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Access
Confirm the entrance, parking arrangements, and legal access with the land manager. A map pin does not establish a public right of access. Follow posted routes and never block gates or driveways.
Regulations & Fees
Ask Beaver County Recreation and Tourism whether water entry is permitted and follow current posted rules. Do not treat historical swimming reports as permission. No jumping, diving or behind-falls scramble recommendation. Public park access does not necessarily include permission to swim. Respect private property and posted restrictions.
Seasonality & Flow
Water conditions can change quickly. This listing does not provide a current safety or water-quality assessment. Check official alerts and avoid entering water when conditions or permission are uncertain.
Nearby Facilities
Nearby places from saved public map data, not necessarily facilities at the swimming spot. Confirm access, hours, fees, and amenities with the operator before you drive.
Map data retrieved 2026-06-15
Buttermilk Falls Parking
Parking lot
0.1 mi
3.6 (5)
130 1st Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Public Restroom
Public bathroom
22.1 mi
Youngstown, OH 44512
Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visitor center
25.9 mi
21 W Boardman St, Youngstown, OH 44503
Restroom
Stambaugh PARKING
Parking lot
26.7 mi
4.5 (39)
1000 5th Ave, Youngstown, OH 44504
Public Restrooms
Public bathroom
26.8 mi
43 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
Davis Education & Visitor Center
Tourist information center
26.8 mi
4.2 (6)
123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
Restroom
Chestnut Ridge Campground
Campground
29.2 mi
4.6 (337)
6486 Chestnut-Ridge Rd, Hubbard, OH 44425
Frequently Asked Questions About Buttermilk Falls - Homewood
Which Buttermilk Falls does this page cover?
Buttermilk Falls Park in Homewood Borough, Beaver County, near Beaver Falls. It is not Indiana County's Buttermilk Falls or the New York state park.
Is swimming allowed here?
The reviewed county pages do not establish swimming permission. Our earlier yes answer is withdrawn. Ask the park contact and follow current signs before considering water entry.
Who manages the park?
Beaver County administers the park and its Public Works department maintains it. The official park page lists 724-770-2060 for information.
Where should I route for a visit?
Use Buttermilk Falls Park at Route 18 and First Avenue in Homewood Borough, then confirm current authorized parking and pedestrian access. The historical pin is not an exact entrance.
Are toilets, camping and free parking guaranteed?
No. Those current services and terms were not established by the reviewed profile. Confirm them with the county rather than relying on the old listing.
Highlights
County-documented sandstone formation and waterfall
Homewood Sandstone building history
Reviewed waterfall and wooded-stream gallery
Official park location and visitor contact
Location & Area Map
Safety Information
Important Safety Tips
- Stay on authorized routes, away from slippery ledges, unstable rock and the waterfall lip
- Do not climb railway structures, jump or dive
- Historical pool photos cannot establish depth, current, contamination or a usable exit
- Ice and high flows can make even a scenery visit unsuitable
Cultural & Historical Context
Historical Background
The county describes Homewood Sandstone's use in local transport infrastructure and construction. This Homewood Borough park is distinct from Indiana County's Buttermilk Falls and similarly named parks in New York and New Jersey.
Photography Guide
Photo Opportunities
Four reviewed historical images show the waterfall, rocky outflow and wooded stream in different vegetation and flow conditions. They are scenery references, not proof of lawful camera positions or safe water entry.
Conservation & Ethics
Protect This Place
Use authorized trails, pack out waste and do not damage sandstone, vegetation or park structures. Report maintenance concerns through the county contact rather than creating a new route.
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At a Glance
Best Time to Visit
Confirm current park hours and approach conditions before visiting. No crowd-free or safe winter-viewpoint guarantee.
Difficulty Level
Current trail length, condition and accessibility not established by the reviewed profile. Rocky stream photos do not justify the old suitable-for-most-visitors rating.
Fee
Current admission and parking terms not stated in the reviewed park profile. Confirm rather than relying on the old free-access claim.
Facilities
County management does not establish which amenities are available at this specific natural area. Bring drinking water and ask about facilities and access needs before visiting; no accessible pool-entry promise.
Activities
Waterfall and geology research, and scenery viewing from currently authorized routes; swimming permission remains unverified.
Phone
724-770-2060 (county park information contact listed on the official park page)
Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
Camping Information
No on-site camping authorization or campground booking established. Arrange an authorized overnight destination separately.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
- Do not swim where swimming is prohibited, unsafe, or not clearly allowed.
- Follow posted signs, local regulations, closures, and private-property boundaries.
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, temperature, and underwater hazards change quickly.
- Never jump or dive without personally confirming depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for weak or non-swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
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Joshua Havens
Founder & Editor, Hidden Swimming Holes
Joshua Havens created Hidden Swimming Holes to make it easier for people to find — and safely visit — natural freshwater swimming destinations across the United States. He researches access conditions, water quality resources, and land management rules so you don't have to start from scratch. He holds a strong belief that good outdoor recreation information should be accurate, honest about its limitations, and freely available.
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