Federal Falls
Federal Falls is a dog-friendly park in Lawson.
Dog rules
Federal Falls is part of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit (Blue Mountains City Council land, not NPWS). Dogs are welcome on-leash along the circuit trails. The designated off-leash zone is the cleared area at South Lawson Park; dogs must remain on-leash on the bushland trails to the falls. (Source: Blue Mountains City Council — South Lawson Park, bmcc.nsw.gov.au/parks-sportsgrounds-courts/south-lawson-park-dog-off-leash-area.)
At a glance
Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
Easy flat walk from Junction Falls and it’s dog friendly.
Great short walk, beautiful scenery, wear boots if it's been raining recently
Awesome little walk, four waterfalls within a 30 minute walking circuit
Great little spot. I wouldn't say to easy to access as towards the end the track gets pretty steep even though they put a handrail. Great to have a quick shower under the fall. The way back up its a bit of killer but definitely enjoyed.
Federal Falls sits in a horseshoe gully with a sandy beach at the base. The path to the falls is fairly well signposted - avoid the temptation to head in the (unmarked) direction of the top of the falls.
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