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2,133 ft (650 m) · Mariposa County, CA
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Huntington FallsSource-reviewed route and parking110 ft (33.5 m) · San Francisco County, CA
Middle CascadesSpecific viewpoint approach and parking unconfirmed676 ft (206 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Lower Yosemite FallResearched visit notes320 ft lower fall · Mariposa County, CA
Upper Yosemite FallSource-reviewed route and parking1,444 ft (440 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Phantom FallsApproach verified on the official map; paths are unmaintained.164 ft (50 m) · Butte County, CA
Bridalveil FallSource-reviewed route and parking617 ft (188 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Ribbon FallResearched visit notes1,612 ft (491.4 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Silver Strand FallsPartial guide: viewpoint from a travel company guide, not confirmed by NPS574 ft (175 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Royal Arch CascadeOfficial location note; parking and approach unknown1,247 ft (380 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Vernal FallResearched visit notes318 ft (97 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Lehamite FallsPartial guide: distant view only; no named viewpoint or parking1,181 ft (360 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Snow Creek FallsNamed trail does not provide a waterfall view2,133 ft (650 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Nevada FallOfficial park trail; strenuous594 ft (181 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Tueeulala FallsPartial guide: shoreline viewing route verified; exact viewpoint and parking approach unknown.915 ft (279 m) · Tuolumne County, CA
Staircase FallsResearched visit notes1,017 ft (310 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Horsetail FallDated February 2026 viewing route; confirm the next season's access plan.1,542 ft (470 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Tokopah FallsResearched visit notesTulare County, CA
Feather FallsTrail reopened; campground closed410 ft (125 m) · Butte County, CA
Wapama FallsResearched walking route1,286 ft (392 m) · Tuolumne County, CA
Chilnualna FallOfficial NPS trail and trailheadMariposa County, CA
Burney FallsResearched visit notes115 ft (35 m) · Shasta County, CA
Paradise FallsSigned park trail; check current COSCA closures70 ft (21.4 m) · Ventura County, CA
Rainbow FallsPartial: park viewpoint; flow and parking not confirmedSan Francisco County, CA
Illilouette FallPublished trail route documented; Glacier Point Road open when checked361 ft (110 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Mossbrae FallsPublic trail proposed; legal approach unverifiedSiskiyou County, CA
Leavitt FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingMono County, CA
Waterwheel FallsOfficial long route; Tioga Road seasonal accessTuolumne County, CA
Nojoqui FallsPublished county park route and parking documentedSanta Barbara County, CA
Ortega FallsShort published path from a highway turnout35 ft (10.6 m) · Riverside County, CA
Silver ApronOfficial trail; weekday detour and winter closures applyMariposa County, CA
Castle Rock FallsPublished state park trail route and fee documented; viewing platformSanta Cruz County, CA
Twin FallsResearched walking routeMono County, CA
Roaring River FallsResearched visit notesFresno County, CA
Fossil FallsPublished short route and parking documented; dry falls, cliff edgesInyo County, CA
Tuolumne FallsOfficial trail distance and road season documented; seasonal roadTuolumne County, CA
Upper FallsVehicle access closed October 5, 2026–May 1, 2027; winter walking approach unverified.Siskiyou County, CA
Middle FallsSeasonal road closure; winter walk unmeasuredSiskiyou County, CA
Darwin FallsRoad closed; longer walking approachInyo County, CA
Deer Creek FallsRoute and parking researchedTehama County, CA
Rancheria FallsOfficial NPS trail; long day hike or overnightTuolumne County, CA
Sardine FallsPartial guide: unmarked use trail; exact pullout not confirmed by an official sourceMono County, CA
Quaking Aspen FallsApproach or parking partly unconfirmedMariposa County, CA
Tip Toe FallsPublished trail route documented; state park day-use fee appliesSan Mateo County, CA
Alamere FallsLong hike with tide-dependent beach access; use the NPS route.Marin County, CA
Rainbow FallsRoad closed weekdays through November 1, 2026; full road closure from November 2. Partial guide: day-use parking approach unverified.Madera County, CA
Pacheco FallsOfficial park backpacking route; strenuous multi-day tripSanta Clara County, CA
Grizzly FallsPartial guide: picnic-area walk documented; parking unknown.Fresno County, CA
Hedge Creek FallsCity trail with documented trailhead parkingSiskiyou County, CA
Chilnualna Creek CascadesPartial guide: exact cascade position on the route not confirmedMariposa County, CA
Bassi FallsPartial notes: Millionaire Trail approach documented; parking and distance convention unverified.El Dorado County, CA
Chamberlain Creek WaterfallVisitor-documented trailhead and short stepped trail in Jackson Demonstration State ForestMendocino County, CA
Dana Point Seasonal WaterfallRoadside seasonal waterfall; flows only after rainOrange County, CA
Mill Creek FallsOfficial park trailTehama County, CA
Lower Eagle FallsOfficial state park trailEl Dorado County, CA
Upper Eagle FallsOfficial trailhead; seasonal parking typically closes mid-OctoberEl Dorado County, CA
Eagle FallsLower Eagle Falls route verifiedEl Dorado County, CA
San Antonio FallsPermitted parking and current access unconfirmedSan Bernardino County, CA
Tahquitz FallsOfficial trail, hours and admission documentedRiverside County, CA
Bonfante FallsInside a paid theme park; admission and parking feeSanta Clara County, CA
Sonoma Creek FallsOfficial park waterfall route and fee documentedSonoma County, CA
Kings Creek FallsConflicting access informationShasta County, CA
Millard FallsCamp closure posted; road and falls access unverifiedLos Angeles County, CA
Tenaja FallsOfficial trail documented; check road alertsRiverside County, CA
Laurel Dell FallsPartial guide: route to Laurel Dell documented; exact drop not named in sourcesMarin County, CA
Cataract FallsPublished trail route; roadside parking at the hairpinMarin County, CA- Sentinel FallPartial guide: viewing locations verified; parking and exact approach unknown.1,936 ft (590 m) · Mariposa County, CA
- Alder Creek SlidesPost-fire access status unconfirmedTulare County, CA
- Chagoopa FallsPartial guide: remote backcountry viewpoint; trail distance and parking not confirmed1,201 ft (366 m) · Tulare County, CA
- Rancheria FallsSource-reviewed route and parking40 ft (12.2 m) · Fresno County, CA
- Ravine FallsPublished reserve route and official parking documented; Lands Pass required76 ft (23.2 m) · Butte County, CA
- Pywiack CascadeDistant viewpoint only; the cascade is not reached on foot591 ft (180 m) · Mariposa County, CA
- Maidenhair FallsPublished visitor route; scrambling requiredSan Diego County, CA
- Corlieu FallsNational forest trail from a highway turnoutMadera County, CA
- Angel FallsResearched route and starting areaMadera County, CA
- Horsetail FallsResearched route and starting areaMono County, CA
- Cooper Canyon FallsResearched visit notes26 ft (8 m) · Los Angeles County, CA
- LeConte FallsOfficial trail route; long day hike, exact distance not publishedTuolumne County, CA
- Bunnell CascadeLong established trail route; very long day or overnightMariposa County, CA
- Foresta FallsVisitor-documented walk on old Foresta Road; small pull-offMariposa County, CA
- Red Rock FallsPublished trail route and roadside trailhead documented; bridge condition near start unconfirmedMadera County, CA
- Lower Switzer FallsNational forest trail; Adventure Pass parking33 ft (10 m) · Los Angeles County, CA
- Wildcat FallsPublished roadside turnout and short path documented; park entrance fee applies623 ft (190 m) · Mariposa County, CA
- Diana FallsPartial guide: trailhead location documented; parking space and rules not described20 ft (6 m) · Mariposa County, CA
- Coon FallsPartial guide: no marked route or single-falls distance; cross-country approach from one visitor account41 ft (12.5 m) · Butte County, CA
- Ranch FallsPartial guide: unmarked cross-country route, and reserve boundaries along the route are not confirmed157 ft (47.9 m) · Butte County, CA
- Crevice FallsPartial guide: no marked route or single-falls distance; cross-country approach from one visitor account30 ft (9.1 m) · Butte County, CA
- Little Phantom FallsPartial guide: no coordinates published for this fall, and reserve boundaries along the route are not confirmed124 ft (37.8 m) · Butte County, CA
- Preston FallsNational forest trailTuolumne County, CA
- Sempervirens FallsOfficial reopened trail and parking rules documentedSanta Cruz County, CA
- Minarets FallsPublished trail route; mandatory shuttle fee; seasonal roadMadera County, CA
- Mist FallsOfficial NPS trailFresno County, CA
- Tufa FallsPartial guide: falls are above the trail and screened by foliage; a clear viewpoint is not confirmedTulare County, CA
- California FallsPartial guide: exact distance to California Falls and trailhead parking not confirmedTuolumne County, CA
- Potem FallsPublished trail route and trailhead; dirt road; unsigned pulloutShasta County, CA
- Canyon Creek FallsPartial guide: base route unmaintained; exact drop probable, not confirmedTrinity County, CA
- Indian FallsShort signed trail from a highway turnoutPlumas County, CA
- Murietta FallsRegional park trail; strenuous all-day hike108 ft (33 m) · Alameda County, CA
- Upper Switzer FallsPartial guide: last section is off trail and the falls names differ between sources33 ft (10 m) · Los Angeles County, CA
- Historic DamCounty park trail5 ft (1.5 m) · Orange County, CA
- Jawbone FallsPartial guide: exact drop, viewing spot and parking are not confirmedTuolumne County, CA
- White CascadeOfficial trail distance and road season documented; seasonal roadTuolumne County, CA
- Abrigo FallsFinal scramble is an informal route15 ft (4.5 m) · Contra Costa County, CA
- Black Star Canyon FallsPartial: 2017 firsthand account; current OC Parks access rules not confirmed50 ft (15.2 m) · Orange County, CA
- Hidden FallsPartial guide: trail route and distance to the falls decks not confirmedPlacer County, CA
- Horsetail FallsRoute and parking verified; conflicting fee/permit notices require confirmation.El Dorado County, CA
- Peter's Creek FallsPartial guide: final half mile is an unofficial path; permission not confirmedSan Mateo County, CA
- Panther Creek FallsPartial guide: viewing spot for the falls not described154 ft (47 m) · Tulare County, CA
- Punch BowlPartial guide: probable match; pass rules and current trail start not confirmedVentura County, CA
- Bonita FallsApproach or parking partly unconfirmed98 ft (30 m) · San Bernardino County, CA
- Whitney Canyon WaterfallsVerified parking-to-waterfall route; seasonal waterfallLos Angeles County, CA
- Ravine Twin FallsPartial guide: unmarked cross-country route, and reserve boundaries along the route are not confirmed46 ft (14 m) · Butte County, CA
- Lower Ravine FallsPublished reserve route and official parking documented; faint paths; Lands Pass required40 ft (12.2 m) · Butte County, CA
- Harding Canyon FallsPartial guide: older firsthand use-trail route; current conditions and land status unverified35 ft (10.7 m) · Orange County, CA
- Cottonwood CreekPublished visitor route; unmarked pathSan Diego County, CA
- Cedar Creek FallsResearched visit notes80 ft (Forest Service) · San Diego County, CA
- Moss Grotto FallsPartial guide: residential street parking rules not confirmed; final section off-trail23 ft (7 m) · Los Angeles County, CA
- Three Sisters WaterfallsResearched visit notesSan Diego County, CA
- Triple FallsPark trail route and parking documented; fee not verifiedSanta Clara County, CA
- Tangerine FallsVisitor route and parking documented; unmaintained final sectionSanta Barbara County, CA
- Islay FallsPublished state park trail route; seasonal flowSan Luis Obispo County, CA
- Pfeiffer FallsTrail closed until further notice after the Timber Fire; route documentedMonterey County, CA
- Salmon Creek FallsShort published route from Highway 1 trailheadMonterey County, CA
- Canogas FallsPermission and waterfall itinerary unconfirmedMonterey County, CA
- Nobe Young FallsUnsigned use-trail route from a documented highway pulloutTulare County, CA
- Peppermint Creek FallsLocal guide route from a documented pullout; private land downstream150 ft (45.7 m) · Tulare County, CA
- Stevenson Creek FallsPartial guide: parking at the gate and walking permission confirmed only by visitor accountsFresno County, CA
- First FallsPartial notes: parking identified; route to a First Falls viewpoint unverified.Inyo County, CA
- Second FallsResearched visit notesInyo County, CA
- Whisky FallsShort approach described; designated parking unknownMadera County, CA
- Marble FallsOfficial trail; NPS distance figures differTulare County, CA
- Mill Creek FallsCampground winterized; bring waterModoc County, CA
- Whitney FallsPartial guide: unmaintained, faint route; current trail and road condition unknownSiskiyou County, CA
- Horsetail FallsPartial guide: exact roadside pull-out and road number not confirmedSiskiyou County, CA
- Montgomery Creek FallsPartial guide: land ownership and parking permission at the bridge are not confirmedShasta County, CA
- Lower FallsResearched route and starting areaSiskiyou County, CA
- Gray FallsResearched visit notesTrinity County, CA
- Whiskeytown FallsOfficial trail route and parking documented; entrance pass requiredShasta County, CA
- Crystal Creek FallsOfficial NPS accessible trailShasta County, CA
- Hollow FallsShort reserve trail; Lands Pass required45 ft (13.7 m) · Butte County, CA
- Curtain FallsPartial guide: trail length not published; base requires a river swimButte County, CA
- Little Carson FallsSigned water district trailMarin County, CA
- Brown Mountain Dam WaterfallPublished hiking route and parking documented; stream crossingsLos Angeles County, CA
- Cascade FallsResearched route and starting areaEl Dorado County, CA
- Los Penasquitos WaterfallOfficial preserve map and staging areas documented; distance estimated from mapSan Diego County, CA
- Basin FallsParking and approach documented; one-way distance from parking not measuredSanta Clara County, CA
- Black Rock FallsResearched visit notesSanta Clara County, CA
- Eaton Canyon WaterfallClosed until further notice after the Eaton Fire; route documentedLos Angeles County, CA
- Little Nellie FallsPublished visitor route on Old Coulterville Road; park entrance feeMariposa County, CA
- Sturtevant FallsRoute and parking researchedLos Angeles County, CA
- Trillium FallsOfficial trail, parking and fees documented10 ft (3 m) · Humboldt County, CA
- Fern FallOfficial trail ends at the fallsDel Norte County, CA
- Mayberg WaterfallBotanic garden waterfall; paid admission and set hoursLos Angeles County, CA
- Little FallsPartial guide: distance to the falls unknown; trail in poor conditionSan Luis Obispo County, CA
- Big FallsParking and waterfall approach details unconfirmedSan Luis Obispo County, CA
- Reservoir Creek FallsTrailhead and short path to the falls documentedSan Luis Obispo County, CA
- Mildred FallsDistant view from a national forest trailSan Diego County, CA
- Laguna fallsPartial guide: exact fall location in the gorge not confirmedSan Benito County, CA
- Carlon FallsResearched walking routeTuolumne County, CA
- Alder Creek FallsPartial: parking at the trailheads is not described by NPSMariposa County, CA
- The CascadesRoadside viewing area documented; park entrance fee appliesMariposa County, CA
- Buck Gulch FallsPartial guide: path crosses an easement onto ranch land; parking not confirmedMarin County, CA
- Loves FallsApproach or parking partly unconfirmedSierra County, CA
- Kickapoo WaterfallPartial guide: roadside view only; pullout not identifiedTrinity County, CA
- Monkeyface FallsPartial: climbing-area approach; exact falls and parking rules not confirmedSan Bernardino County, CA
- Codfish FallsEstablished trail; rough access roadPlacer County, CA
- Cascade FallPartial guide: trailhead parking and a single published distance are not confirmedMariposa County, CA
- Pit River FallsPartial guide: overlook view from an older whitewater article; current overlook status not confirmedShasta County, CA
- Trail Canyon FallsTrailhead parking identified; gate and alternative parking need confirmationLos Angeles County, CA
- Maple FallsPublished visitor route; many creek crossings; $8 parking feeSanta Cruz County, CA
- Seven Sisters WaterfallPublished trail route and trailhead documented; tribal entry fee applies, amount unconfirmedRiverside County, CA
- Upper FallsPublished trail route documented; current county fee and reservation rule unconfirmedSanta Clara County, CA
- Sycamore FallsOfficial brochure route and trailhead parking documentedVentura County, CA
- Lower Rainbow FallsPublished monument trail with half-mile extension to Lower Falls; shuttle or entry feeMadera County, CA
- Horsetail FallsPartial guide: viewing route documented; exact match to this listing probableMono County, CA
- Fern FallsPublished long route from Dempierre Park; strenuousMonterey County, CA
- Salmon Creek FallsPartial guide: trail ends above the falls; full view needs scramblingTulare County, CA
- Viola FallsPartial guide: route from non-NPS guides; Sunset Trail partly closed for October 2026 prescribed fireTulare County, CA
- Ella FallsPublished park trail loop documented; private lake road not for public useTulare County, CA
- Rose Valley FallsResearched route and starting areaVentura County, CA
- Stairstep FallsPublished trail route and roadside parking documented; fee at the pullout unconfirmedMarin County, CA
- Root Creek FallsPartial guide: last section is an unofficial use trail to a precarious viewpointShasta County, CA
- Burstarse FallsPublished hiking route and trailhead documented; faint use trail to main dropSiskiyou County, CA
- Mud Creek FallsPartial guide: distance to the rim vista not stated; distant view onlySiskiyou County, CA
- Middle Canyon Creek FallsWilderness trail with use trail to the fallsTrinity County, CA
- Grizzly Lake FallsWilderness trail; strenuousTrinity County, CA
- Upper Canyon Creek FallsPublished trail route and mileages documented; long wilderness hikeTrinity County, CA
- Frazier FallsApproach or parking partly unconfirmedSierra County, CA
- Kitchen Creek FallsPublished PCT route with use-trail finish; Adventure Pass requiredSan Diego County, CA
- Lower Chilnualna FallsOfficial NPS trailhead; short steep walkMariposa County, CA
- Bailey Canyon FallsResearched walking routeLos Angeles County, CA
- Upper Salmon Creek FallsPublished trail route to a distant trail view documented; Adventure Pass requiredMonterey County, CA
- Lower Deer Creek FallsPublished creekside route; crosses private land, respect posted signsTehama County, CA
- Modjeska FallsShort trail from a named trailhead; limited parkingEl Dorado County, CA
- West Fork FallsShort path from the Trading Post parking area documented; admission feeRiverside County, CA
- Weber FallsOfficial directions and parking documented; steep, unfenced gorgeSierra County, CA
- Etiwanda FallsEstablished preserve trail and lot; paid parking reportedSan Bernardino County, CA
- Aztec FallsClosed by Forest Order through June 7, 2027San Bernardino County, CA
- Linda FallsPartial guide: trail from the kiosk to the falls not describedNapa County, CA
- South Creek FallsPartial guide: roadside view only; safe walking space beside the road not verifiedTulare County, CA
- Dry fallPartial guide: the mapped dry fall is probably the one at the canyon end, not confirmedInyo County, CA
- Big FallsUpper falls area closed; overlook route onlySan Bernardino County, CA
- Escondido Falls (Lower)Official MRCA park route; upper falls closed to the publicLos Angeles County, CA
- Faery FallsPublished hiking route and parking documented; steep final side trailSiskiyou County, CA
- Seven FallsTrail organization route and parking documented; creek scrambleSanta Barbara County, CA
- Helen Markt FallsPublished trail route and roadside trailhead documented; steep stairsMarin County, CA
- Midway FallsPublished trail route and roadside trailhead documented; steep stairsMarin County, CA
- Lower FallsShort county park trail with steps; seasonal flowSanta Clara County, CA
- Granuja FallsShort park trail; weekend parking reservationSanta Clara County, CA
- Bridal Veil FallsPartial guide: parking rules at the highway pullout are not confirmed by an official sourceEl Dorado County, CA
- Dry fallPartial guide: which dry fall in the canyon this is has not been confirmedInyo County, CA
- Santa Ynez FallsPartial guide: route description predates the Palisades Fire; post-fire trail condition unverifiedLos Angeles County, CA
- Seven TeacupsPartial guide: exact roadside turnout not confirmed; creek crossingTulare County, CA
- Cascade FallsPublished trail log and parking documented; limited residential parkingMarin County, CA
- Dawn FallsPublished hiking route and street parking documentedMarin County, CA
- Hermit FallsReported trail closure; reopening unverifiedLos Angeles County, CA
- Glen Camp FallsPartial guide: probable match; parking and current road access not confirmedLos Angeles County, CA
Closest to you
Recorded waterfall heights
Ribbon Fall
1,612 ft (491.4 m) · Mariposa County, CA
Horsetail Fall
1,542 ft (470 m) · Mariposa County, CA
- East Snow Mountain Falls2,198 ft (670 m) · Placer County
- Sentinel FallPartial guide: viewing locations verified; parking and exact approach unknown.1,936 ft (590 m) · Mariposa County
- Upper Yosemite FallSource-reviewed route and parking1,444 ft (440 m) · Mariposa County
- Wapama FallsResearched walking route1,286 ft (392 m) · Tuolumne County
- Royal Arch CascadeOfficial location note; parking and approach unknown1,247 ft (380 m) · Mariposa County
- Chagoopa FallsPartial guide: remote backcountry viewpoint; trail distance and parking not confirmed1,201 ft (366 m) · Tulare County
- Lehamite FallsPartial guide: distant view only; no named viewpoint or parking1,181 ft (360 m) · Mariposa County
- Staircase FallsResearched visit notes1,017 ft (310 m) · Mariposa County
- Tueeulala FallsPartial guide: shoreline viewing route verified; exact viewpoint and parking approach unknown.915 ft (279 m) · Tuolumne County
Waterfalls near a town
By county
Mariposa County 34
- Alder Creek FallsPartial: parking at the trailheads is not described by NPSMariposa County
- Bridalveil FallSource-reviewed route and parking617 ft (188 m) · Mariposa County
- Bunnell CascadeLong established trail route; very long day or overnightMariposa County
- Cascade FallPartial guide: trailhead parking and a single published distance are not confirmedMariposa County
- Chilnualna Creek CascadesPartial guide: exact cascade position on the route not confirmedMariposa County
- Chilnualna FallOfficial NPS trail and trailheadMariposa County
- Chinquapin FallsMariposa County
- Diana FallsPartial guide: trailhead location documented; parking space and rules not described20 ft (6 m) · Mariposa County
- Florence FallsMariposa County
- Foresta FallsVisitor-documented walk on old Foresta Road; small pull-offMariposa County
- Horsetail FallDated February 2026 viewing route; confirm the next season's access plan.1,542 ft (470 m) · Mariposa County
- Illilouette FallPublished trail route documented; Glacier Point Road open when checked361 ft (110 m) · Mariposa County
- Lehamite FallsPartial guide: distant view only; no named viewpoint or parking1,181 ft (360 m) · Mariposa County
- Little Nellie FallsPublished visitor route on Old Coulterville Road; park entrance feeMariposa County
- Lower Chilnualna FallsOfficial NPS trailhead; short steep walkMariposa County
- Lower Yosemite FallResearched visit notes320 ft lower fall · Mariposa County
- Middle CascadesSpecific viewpoint approach and parking unconfirmed676 ft (206 m) · Mariposa County
- Nevada FallOfficial park trail; strenuous594 ft (181 m) · Mariposa County
- Pywiack CascadeDistant viewpoint only; the cascade is not reached on foot591 ft (180 m) · Mariposa County
- Quaking Aspen FallsApproach or parking partly unconfirmedMariposa County
- Ribbon FallResearched visit notes1,612 ft (491.4 m) · Mariposa County
- Royal Arch CascadeOfficial location note; parking and approach unknown1,247 ft (380 m) · Mariposa County
- Sentinel FallPartial guide: viewing locations verified; parking and exact approach unknown.1,936 ft (590 m) · Mariposa County
- Silver ApronOfficial trail; weekday detour and winter closures applyMariposa County
- Silver Strand FallsPartial guide: viewpoint from a travel company guide, not confirmed by NPS574 ft (175 m) · Mariposa County
- Snow Creek FallsNamed trail does not provide a waterfall view2,133 ft (650 m) · Mariposa County
- Staircase FallsResearched visit notes1,017 ft (310 m) · Mariposa County
- Tenaya Creek WaterslideMariposa County
- The CascadesRoadside viewing area documented; park entrance fee appliesMariposa County
- Three Chute FallsMariposa County
- Upper CascadesMariposa County
- Upper Yosemite FallSource-reviewed route and parking1,444 ft (440 m) · Mariposa County
- Vernal FallResearched visit notes318 ft (97 m) · Mariposa County
- Wildcat FallsPublished roadside turnout and short path documented; park entrance fee applies623 ft (190 m) · Mariposa County
Los Angeles County 32
- Bailey Canyon FallsResearched walking routeLos Angeles County
- Brown Mountain Dam WaterfallPublished hiking route and parking documented; stream crossingsLos Angeles County
- Cooper Canyon FallsResearched visit notes26 ft (8 m) · Los Angeles County
- Dorr Canyon Falls33 ft (10 m) · Los Angeles County
- Eaton Canyon WaterfallClosed until further notice after the Eaton Fire; route documentedLos Angeles County
- Escondido Falls (Lower)Official MRCA park route; upper falls closed to the publicLos Angeles County
- Escondido Falls (Upper)Los Angeles County
- Fish Canyon FallsLos Angeles County
- Glen Camp FallsPartial guide: probable match; parking and current road access not confirmedLos Angeles County
- Grand Chasm Falls59 ft (18 m) · Los Angeles County
- Hermit FallsReported trail closure; reopening unverifiedLos Angeles County
- Leontine Falls131 ft (40 m) · Los Angeles County
- Lower Double FallsLos Angeles County
- Lower Switzer FallsNational forest trail; Adventure Pass parking33 ft (10 m) · Los Angeles County
- Mayberg WaterfallBotanic garden waterfall; paid admission and set hoursLos Angeles County
- Millard FallsCamp closure posted; road and falls access unverifiedLos Angeles County
- Moss Grotto FallsPartial guide: residential street parking rules not confirmed; final section off-trail23 ft (7 m) · Los Angeles County
- Owl FallsLos Angeles County
- Ribbon Rocks Falls30 ft (9 m) · Los Angeles County
- Roaring Rift Falls20 ft (6 m) · Los Angeles County
- Royal FallsLos Angeles County
- Santa Ynez FallsPartial guide: route description predates the Palisades Fire; post-fire trail condition unverifiedLos Angeles County
- Sturtevant FallsRoute and parking researchedLos Angeles County
- Suspended Boulder Falls23 ft (7 m) · Los Angeles County
Temescal FallsLos Angeles County- Thalehaha Falls79 ft (24 m) · Los Angeles County
- Trail Canyon FallsTrailhead parking identified; gate and alternative parking need confirmationLos Angeles County
- Upper Double FallsLos Angeles County
- Upper Switzer FallsPartial guide: last section is off trail and the falls names differ between sources33 ft (10 m) · Los Angeles County
- West Fork WaterfallLos Angeles County
- Whitney Canyon WaterfallsVerified parking-to-waterfall route; seasonal waterfallLos Angeles County
- Wolfskill FallsLos Angeles County
Tulare County 22
- Alder Creek SlidesPost-fire access status unconfirmedTulare County
- Chagoopa FallsPartial guide: remote backcountry viewpoint; trail distance and parking not confirmed1,201 ft (366 m) · Tulare County
- Cholollo FallsTulare County
- Ella FallsPublished park trail loop documented; private lake road not for public useTulare County
- Lower Buck Creek FallsTulare County
- Lower Cliff Creek FallsTulare County
- Lower Picket Creek FallsTulare County
- Marble FallsOfficial trail; NPS distance figures differTulare County
- Nobe Young FallsUnsigned use-trail route from a documented highway pulloutTulare County
- Panther Creek FallsPartial guide: viewing spot for the falls not described154 ft (47 m) · Tulare County
- Peppermint Creek FallsLocal guide route from a documented pullout; private land downstream150 ft (45.7 m) · Tulare County
- Salmon Creek FallsPartial guide: trail ends above the falls; full view needs scramblingTulare County
- Seven TeacupsPartial guide: exact roadside turnout not confirmed; creek crossingTulare County
- South Creek FallsPartial guide: roadside view only; safe walking space beside the road not verifiedTulare County
- Tamarack Falls52 ft (16 m) · Tulare County
- Tokopah FallsResearched visit notesTulare County
- Tufa FallsPartial guide: falls are above the trail and screened by foliage; a clear viewpoint is not confirmedTulare County
- Upper Buck Creek FallsTulare County
- Upper Cliff Creek FallsTulare County
- Upper Picket Creek FallsTulare County
- Viola FallsPartial guide: route from non-NPS guides; Sunset Trail partly closed for October 2026 prescribed fireTulare County
- Volcano FallsTulare County
Shasta County 19
- Bear Creek FallsShasta County
- Burney FallsResearched visit notes115 ft (35 m) · Shasta County
- Clark Creek FallsShasta County
- Clover Creek FallsShasta County
- Crystal Creek FallsOfficial NPS accessible trailShasta County
- Hatchet Creek FallsShasta County
- Hatchet FallsShasta County
- Kings Creek FallsConflicting access informationShasta County
- Kinner FallsShasta County
- Lewisia FallsShasta County
- Lion Slide FallsShasta County
- Lion Wash FallsShasta County
- Montgomery Creek FallsPartial guide: land ownership and parking permission at the bridge are not confirmedShasta County
- Pit River FallsPartial guide: overlook view from an older whitewater article; current overlook status not confirmedShasta County
- Potem FallsPublished trail route and trailhead; dirt road; unsigned pulloutShasta County
- Rock Creek FallsShasta County
- Root Creek FallsPartial guide: last section is an unofficial use trail to a precarious viewpointShasta County
- Three FallsShasta County
- Whiskeytown FallsOfficial trail route and parking documented; entrance pass requiredShasta County
Siskiyou County 19
- Ash Creek FallsSiskiyou County
- Burstarse FallsPublished hiking route and trailhead documented; faint use trail to main dropSiskiyou County
- Coquette FallsSiskiyou County
- Faery FallsPublished hiking route and parking documented; steep final side trailSiskiyou County
- Hedge Creek FallsCity trail with documented trailhead parkingSiskiyou County
- Horsetail FallsPartial guide: exact roadside pull-out and road number not confirmedSiskiyou County
- Ishi Pishi FallsSiskiyou County
- Johnson Creek FallsSiskiyou County
- Lower FallsResearched route and starting areaSiskiyou County
- Lower Jenny Creek Falls15 ft (4.6 m) · Siskiyou County
- Maple FallsSiskiyou County
- Middle FallsSeasonal road closure; winter walk unmeasuredSiskiyou County
- Mossbrae FallsPublic trail proposed; legal approach unverifiedSiskiyou County
- Mud Creek FallsPartial guide: distance to the rim vista not stated; distant view onlySiskiyou County
- Ponytail FallsSiskiyou County
- Upper FallsVehicle access closed October 5, 2026–May 1, 2027; winter walking approach unverified.Siskiyou County
- Upper Jenny Creek Falls40 ft (12.2 m) · Siskiyou County
- Whitney FallsPartial guide: unmaintained, faint route; current trail and road condition unknownSiskiyou County
- Wilderness FallsSiskiyou County
Butte County 18
- Beatson Falls104 ft (31.7 m) · Butte County
- Coon FallsPartial guide: no marked route or single-falls distance; cross-country approach from one visitor account41 ft (12.5 m) · Butte County
- Crevice FallsPartial guide: no marked route or single-falls distance; cross-country approach from one visitor account30 ft (9.1 m) · Butte County
- Crevice Twin Falls134 ft (40.8 m) · Butte County
- Curtain FallsPartial guide: trail length not published; base requires a river swimButte County
- Feather FallsTrail reopened; campground closed410 ft (125 m) · Butte County
- Hollow FallsShort reserve trail; Lands Pass required45 ft (13.7 m) · Butte County
- Ladder Falls47 ft (14.3 m) · Butte County
- Little Hollow FallsButte County
- Little Phantom FallsPartial guide: no coordinates published for this fall, and reserve boundaries along the route are not confirmed124 ft (37.8 m) · Butte County
- Lower Ravine FallsPublished reserve route and official parking documented; faint paths; Lands Pass required40 ft (12.2 m) · Butte County
- Phantom FallsApproach verified on the official map; paths are unmaintained.164 ft (50 m) · Butte County
- Ranch FallsPartial guide: unmarked cross-country route, and reserve boundaries along the route are not confirmed157 ft (47.9 m) · Butte County
- Ravine FallsPublished reserve route and official parking documented; Lands Pass required76 ft (23.2 m) · Butte County
- Ravine Twin FallsPartial guide: unmarked cross-country route, and reserve boundaries along the route are not confirmed46 ft (14 m) · Butte County
- Schirmer Cascade200 ft (61 m) · Butte County
- Schirmer Falls96 ft (29.3 m) · Butte County
- Western Falls120 ft (36.6 m) · Butte County
Fresno County 16
- Blue Canyon FallsFresno County
- Garlic FallsFresno County
- Grizzly FallsPartial guide: picnic-area walk documented; parking unknown.Fresno County
- Line Creek FallsFresno County
- Lower Evolution Creek FallsFresno County
- Lower Gardiner FallsFresno County
- Mist FallsOfficial NPS trailFresno County
- Rancheria Creek Falls33 ft (10 m) · Fresno County
- Rancheria FallsSource-reviewed route and parking40 ft (12.2 m) · Fresno County
- Roaring River FallsResearched visit notesFresno County
- Silver Spray FallsFresno County
- Stevenson Creek FallsPartial guide: parking at the gate and walking permission confirmed only by visitor accountsFresno County
- Triple FallsFresno County
- Twin FallsFresno County
- Upper Evolution Creek FallsFresno County
- Upper Gardiner FallsFresno County
San Diego County 16
Adobe FallsSan Diego County- Africa Rocks WaterfallSan Diego County
- Cedar Creek FallsResearched visit notes80 ft (Forest Service) · San Diego County
- Cottonwood CreekPublished visitor route; unmarked pathSan Diego County
- Dry FallsSan Diego County
- El Salto FallsSan Diego County
- Kitchen Creek FallsPublished PCT route with use-trail finish; Adventure Pass requiredSan Diego County
- Los Penasquitos WaterfallOfficial preserve map and staging areas documented; distance estimated from mapSan Diego County
Lower Adobe FallsSan Diego County- Lower Barker Valley FallsSan Diego County
- Maidenhair FallsPublished visitor route; scrambling requiredSan Diego County
- Mildred FallsDistant view from a national forest trailSan Diego County
- The FallsSan Diego County
- Three Sisters WaterfallsResearched visit notesSan Diego County
- Upper Barker Valley FallsSan Diego County
- Washtub FallsSan Diego County
Monterey County 15
- Canogas FallsPermission and waterfall itinerary unconfirmedMonterey County
- Devil's fallsMonterey County
- Eagle Creek FallsMonterey County
- Fern FallsPublished long route from Dempierre Park; strenuousMonterey County
- Firehose FallsMonterey County
- Highbride FallsMonterey County
- Jewel FallsMonterey County
- Manning FallsMonterey County
- Middle Fork FallsMonterey County
- Pfeiffer FallsTrail closed until further notice after the Timber Fire; route documentedMonterey County
- Pico Blanco FallsMonterey County
- Pine FallsMonterey County
- Salmon Creek FallsShort published route from Highway 1 trailheadMonterey County
- Tassajara Creek FallsMonterey County
- Upper Salmon Creek FallsPublished trail route to a distant trail view documented; Adventure Pass requiredMonterey County
Santa Cruz County 14
Berry Creek FallsSanta Cruz County- Castle Rock FallsPublished state park trail route and fee documented; viewing platformSanta Cruz County
- Fairy FallsSanta Cruz County
- FerndellSanta Cruz County
- Five Finger FallsSanta Cruz County
- Gerow's WaterfallSanta Cruz County
- Golden FallsSanta Cruz County
- Maple FallsPublished visitor route; many creek crossings; $8 parking feeSanta Cruz County
- Moose Lodge FallsSanta Cruz County
- Scott Creek FallsSanta Cruz County
- Sempervirens FallsOfficial reopened trail and parking rules documentedSanta Cruz County
- Silver FallsSanta Cruz County
- Slippery FallsSanta Cruz County
- The CascadesSanta Cruz County
Tuolumne County 13
- California FallsPartial guide: exact distance to California Falls and trailhead parking not confirmedTuolumne County
- Carlon FallsResearched walking routeTuolumne County
- Jawbone FallsPartial guide: exact drop, viewing spot and parking are not confirmedTuolumne County
- LeConte FallsOfficial trail route; long day hike, exact distance not publishedTuolumne County
- Lower Cathedral Creek FallsTuolumne County
- Preston FallsNational forest trailTuolumne County
- Rancheria FallsOfficial NPS trail; long day hike or overnightTuolumne County
- Tueeulala FallsPartial guide: shoreline viewing route verified; exact viewpoint and parking approach unknown.915 ft (279 m) · Tuolumne County
- Tuolumne FallsOfficial trail distance and road season documented; seasonal roadTuolumne County
- Upper Cathedral Creek FallsTuolumne County
- Wapama FallsResearched walking route1,286 ft (392 m) · Tuolumne County
- Waterwheel FallsOfficial long route; Tioga Road seasonal accessTuolumne County
- White CascadeOfficial trail distance and road season documented; seasonal roadTuolumne County
Marin County 12
- Alamere FallsLong hike with tide-dependent beach access; use the NPS route.Marin County
- Buck Gulch FallsPartial guide: path crosses an easement onto ranch land; parking not confirmedMarin County
- Cascade FallsPublished trail log and parking documented; limited residential parkingMarin County
- Cataract FallsPublished trail route; roadside parking at the hairpinMarin County
- Dawn FallsPublished hiking route and street parking documentedMarin County
- Helen Markt FallsPublished trail route and roadside trailhead documented; steep stairsMarin County
- Kent FallsMarin County
- Laurel Dell FallsPartial guide: route to Laurel Dell documented; exact drop not named in sourcesMarin County
- Little Carson FallsSigned water district trailMarin County
- Midway FallsPublished trail route and roadside trailhead documented; steep stairsMarin County
- Roy's RifflesMarin County
- Stairstep FallsPublished trail route and roadside parking documented; fee at the pullout unconfirmedMarin County
Orange County 12
- Bear Claw FallOrange County
- Black Star Canyon FallsPartial: 2017 firsthand account; current OC Parks access rules not confirmed50 ft (15.2 m) · Orange County
- Canyon FallsOrange County
- Dana Point Seasonal WaterfallRoadside seasonal waterfall; flows only after rainOrange County
- Frog Jump FallsOrange County
- Harding Canyon FallsPartial guide: older firsthand use-trail route; current conditions and land status unverified35 ft (10.7 m) · Orange County
- Historic DamCounty park trail5 ft (1.5 m) · Orange County
Holly Jim FallsOrange County- Lion Canyon FallsOrange County
- Metrolink BridgeOrange County
- Schweitzer FallsOrange County
- Washout FallsOrange County
San Bernardino County 12
- Aztec FallsClosed by Forest Order through June 7, 2027San Bernardino County
- Big FallsUpper falls area closed; overlook route onlySan Bernardino County
- Bonita FallsApproach or parking partly unconfirmed98 ft (30 m) · San Bernardino County
- Canyon FallsSan Bernardino County
- Etiwanda FallsEstablished preserve trail and lot; paid parking reportedSan Bernardino County
- Hesperia FallsSan Bernardino County
- Middleman FallsSan Bernardino County
- Monkeyface CreekSan Bernardino County
- Monkeyface FallsPartial: climbing-area approach; exact falls and parking rules not confirmedSan Bernardino County
- Red Rock FallsSan Bernardino County
- San Antonio FallsPermitted parking and current access unconfirmedSan Bernardino County
- Silverwood FallsSan Bernardino County
El Dorado County 10
- Bassi FallsPartial notes: Millionaire Trail approach documented; parking and distance convention unverified.El Dorado County
- Bridal Veil FallsPartial guide: parking rules at the highway pullout are not confirmed by an official sourceEl Dorado County
- Cascade FallsResearched route and starting areaEl Dorado County
- Eagle FallsLower Eagle Falls route verifiedEl Dorado County
- Horsetail FallsRoute and parking verified; conflicting fee/permit notices require confirmation.El Dorado County
- Lower Eagle FallsOfficial state park trailEl Dorado County
- Modjeska FallsShort trail from a named trailhead; limited parkingEl Dorado County
- Pecker FallsEl Dorado County
- Rock CreekEl Dorado County
- Upper Eagle FallsOfficial trailhead; seasonal parking typically closes mid-OctoberEl Dorado County
Riverside County 10
- Andreas FallsRiverside County
- Dry FallsRiverside County
- Fuller Mill Creek FallsRiverside County
- Gavilan Mountain WaterfallRiverside County
- Hidden FallsRiverside County
- Ortega FallsShort published path from a highway turnout35 ft (10.6 m) · Riverside County
- Seven Sisters WaterfallPublished trail route and trailhead documented; tribal entry fee applies, amount unconfirmedRiverside County
- Tahquitz FallsOfficial trail, hours and admission documentedRiverside County
- Tenaja FallsOfficial trail documented; check road alertsRiverside County
- West Fork FallsShort path from the Trading Post parking area documented; admission feeRiverside County
Madera County 9
- Angel FallsResearched route and starting areaMadera County
- Camino FallsMadera County
- Corlieu FallsNational forest trail from a highway turnoutMadera County
- Granite Creek FallsMadera County
- Lower Rainbow FallsPublished monument trail with half-mile extension to Lower Falls; shuttle or entry feeMadera County
- Minarets FallsPublished trail route; mandatory shuttle fee; seasonal roadMadera County
- Rainbow FallsRoad closed weekdays through November 1, 2026; full road closure from November 2. Partial guide: day-use parking approach unverified.Madera County
- Red Rock FallsPublished trail route and roadside trailhead documented; bridge condition near start unconfirmedMadera County
- Whisky FallsShort approach described; designated parking unknownMadera County
Mono County 8
- Cascade FallsMono County
- Horsetail FallsResearched route and starting areaMono County
- Horsetail FallsMono County
- Horsetail FallsPartial guide: viewing route documented; exact match to this listing probableMono County
- Leavitt FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingMono County
- Sardine FallsPartial guide: unmarked use trail; exact pullout not confirmed by an official sourceMono County
- Silver Falls20 ft (6 m) · Mono County
- Twin FallsResearched walking routeMono County
Santa Clara County 8
- Basin FallsParking and approach documented; one-way distance from parking not measuredSanta Clara County
- Black Rock FallsResearched visit notesSanta Clara County
- Bonfante FallsInside a paid theme park; admission and parking feeSanta Clara County
- Granuja FallsShort park trail; weekend parking reservationSanta Clara County
- Lower FallsShort county park trail with steps; seasonal flowSanta Clara County
- Pacheco FallsOfficial park backpacking route; strenuous multi-day tripSanta Clara County
- Triple FallsPark trail route and parking documented; fee not verifiedSanta Clara County
- Upper FallsPublished trail route documented; current county fee and reservation rule unconfirmedSanta Clara County
Trinity County 7
- Burnt Ranch FallsTrinity County
- Canyon Creek FallsPartial guide: base route unmaintained; exact drop probable, not confirmedTrinity County
- Gray FallsResearched visit notesTrinity County
- Grizzly Lake FallsWilderness trail; strenuousTrinity County
- Kickapoo WaterfallPartial guide: roadside view only; pullout not identifiedTrinity County
- Middle Canyon Creek FallsWilderness trail with use trail to the fallsTrinity County
- Upper Canyon Creek FallsPublished trail route and mileages documented; long wilderness hikeTrinity County
Ventura County 7
- 33 FallsVentura County
- Jackson FallsVentura County
- Paradise FallsSigned park trail; check current COSCA closures70 ft (21.4 m) · Ventura County
- Punch BowlPartial guide: probable match; pass rules and current trail start not confirmedVentura County
- Rose Valley FallsResearched route and starting areaVentura County
- Sycamore FallsOfficial brochure route and trailhead parking documentedVentura County
- White Swift Falls59 ft (18 m) · Ventura County
Inyo County 6
- Darwin FallsRoad closed; longer walking approachInyo County
- Dry fallPartial guide: the mapped dry fall is probably the one at the canyon end, not confirmedInyo County
- Dry fallPartial guide: which dry fall in the canyon this is has not been confirmedInyo County
- First FallsPartial notes: parking identified; route to a First Falls viewpoint unverified.Inyo County
- Fossil FallsPublished short route and parking documented; dry falls, cliff edgesInyo County
- Second FallsResearched visit notesInyo County
San Luis Obispo County 6
- Big FallsParking and waterfall approach details unconfirmedSan Luis Obispo County
- Islay FallsPublished state park trail route; seasonal flowSan Luis Obispo County
- Little FallsPartial guide: distance to the falls unknown; trail in poor conditionSan Luis Obispo County
- Reservoir Creek FallsTrailhead and short path to the falls documentedSan Luis Obispo County
- Storybrook FallsSan Luis Obispo County
- Three Troughs FallsSan Luis Obispo County
Santa Barbara County 6
- Hot Springs FallsSanta Barbara County
- Nojoqui FallsPublished county park route and parking documentedSanta Barbara County
- Seven FallsTrail organization route and parking documented; creek scrambleSanta Barbara County
- Sisquoc FallsSanta Barbara County
- Tangerine FallsVisitor route and parking documented; unmaintained final sectionSanta Barbara County
- Wellhouse FallsSanta Barbara County