Waterfall Hikes Near Bishop, CA

3,802 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bishop? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bishop. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.3665°N, -118.3958°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bishop

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 18 gauged

10 waterfalls near Bishop have live flow data today

Chagoopa Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing Volcano Falls Barely Flowing Tokopah Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 88°F Sunny
Sat 89°F Sunny
Sun 86°F Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Lab 86°F Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bishop

Updated about 4 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Chagoopa Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Minaret Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Mist Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bishop (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bishop (6 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

11.2 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Bishop

First Falls waterfall

First Falls

40.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

40.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

29.2 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

11.2 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

45.9 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

45.5 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

43.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

49 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

4.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.6 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft

Camino Falls

49.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

33.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

39.4 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

43 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bishop

Are there free waterfalls near Bishop?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Bishop, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bishop?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Bishop, including Minaret Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bishop?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bishop, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bishop?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bishop, including Horsetail Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bishop?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bishop is Blue Canyon Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bishop?

The tallest waterfall near Bishop is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bishop require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Bishop requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bishop?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Bishop have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bishop?

The closest waterfall to Bishop is First Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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