Workman Creek Falls
Gila County, Arizona
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Gila County, Arizona
- The walk
- Walking distance not stated
- Ground & access
- Unpaved road and rocky viewpoint with slick, unguarded drops. The described scree descent and rappelling routes are not included in this visit.
From the pull-off at the head of Workman Creek Falls, the county visitor guide describes a viewpoint a short distance back down the road. This is a roadside viewing visit; no measured walking distance is published.
Plan your visit
Falls Day Use Area on Forest Road 487
Road mileage is driving distance, not a walking route.
Unpaved road and rocky viewpoint with slick, unguarded drops. The described scree descent and rappelling routes are not included in this visit.
Where to start
Discover Gila County identifies a pull-off at the head of the falls on FR 487. USFS places Falls Day Use Area about 2.5 road miles from Highway 288; the tourism page gives 3.2 miles, so use the signed site rather than an odometer alone.
Timing & water
USFS listed the site open when checked October 27, 2026. Road conditions can prevent access, especially after rain or snow; confirm vehicle suitability with the ranger district.
Before you go
No passes or fees required; no camping.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.