How many waterfalls are near Los Angeles?

Our map has 49 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Los Angeles, 27 of them within 25 miles. The count uses USGS and OpenStreetMap names as of 2026-09-23; unnamed and seasonal falls are extra.

What is the closest waterfall to Los Angeles?

Mayberg Waterfall, about 12 mi ENE of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

What is the tallest waterfall near Los Angeles?

Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Leontine Falls at about 131 ft, 13 mi NE of Los Angeles. Published heights vary between sources.

When is the best time to see waterfalls near Los Angeles?

Sierra falls peak with snowmelt in May and June, and some, like Yosemite Falls, often dry up by late summer. Coastal and southern falls run best after winter rain.

Waterfalls Near Los Angeles: 49 Falls Within 50 Miles

49 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Los Angeles, nearest first, with height and directions.

Waterfalls around Los Angeles at a glance

There are 49 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Los Angeles. The nearest is Mayberg Waterfall, about 12 mi ENE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 25 of the 49. All of them are in California.

Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.

How far you have to drive

Within	Named waterfalls
10 miles of Los Angeles	0
25 miles of Los Angeles	27
50 miles of Los Angeles	49

The 15 nearest waterfalls to Los Angeles

Waterfall	Distance	Height	Where
Mayberg Waterfall	12 mi ENE	not recorded	California
Eaton Canyon Waterfall	13 mi NE	not recorded	California
Millard Falls	13 mi NNE	not recorded	California
Ribbon Rocks Falls	13 mi NE	30 ft	California
Moss Grotto Falls	13 mi NE	23 ft	California
Grand Chasm Falls	13 mi NE	59 ft	California
Suspended Boulder Falls	13 mi NE	23 ft	California
Roaring Rift Falls	13 mi NE	20 ft	California
Thalehaha Falls	13 mi NE	79 ft	California
Leontine Falls	13 mi NE	131 ft	California
Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall	13 mi NNE	not recorded	California
Bailey Canyon Falls	14 mi NE	not recorded	California
Royal Falls	14 mi NNE	not recorded	California
Lower Switzer Falls	15 mi NNE	33 ft	California
Upper Switzer Falls	15 mi NNE	33 ft	California

Tallest recorded waterfalls near Los Angeles

Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 13 of the 49 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.

Waterfall	Height	Distance
Leontine Falls	131 ft	13 mi NE
Bonita Falls	98 ft	44 mi ENE
Thalehaha Falls	79 ft	13 mi NE
Paradise Falls	70 ft	40 mi WNW
Grand Chasm Falls	59 ft	13 mi NE
Lower Switzer Falls	33 ft	15 mi NNE
Upper Switzer Falls	33 ft	15 mi NNE
Dorr Canyon Falls	33 ft	34 mi NE
Ribbon Rocks Falls	30 ft	13 mi NE
Cooper Canyon Falls	26 ft	29 mi NE

Counties with the most falls near Los Angeles

San Bernardino County, CA (3) and Los Angeles County, CA (2). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.

Before you go

The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.

Waterfalls near other cities: San Diego.

Waterfalls near Los Angeles