Waterfall Hikes Near Carson City, NV

58,249 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Carson City puts the Sierra at its back door, and the falls line the passes west and south. Bassi Falls off the Highway 50 corridor drops 109 feet after an easy 1.2 miles, with swimming allowed at the base and dogs welcome. Horsetail Falls climbs 600 feet over 3 miles. Sardine Falls, down near Sonora Pass, is 2 miles with 300 feet of gain. Llewellyn Falls goes deepest at 6 miles. Ten falls within range, nearly all open to dogs.

Located at 39.1511°N, -119.7476°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 10 gauged

1 of 9 waterfalls near Carson City is flowing strongly today

Carson Falls Moderate Llewellyn Falls Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Sawyier Falls Moderate Jumbo Falls Roaring Leavitt Falls Moderate Sardine Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate

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Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 72°F

Aft 72°F Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Carson City

Updated 35 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Jumbo Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Eagle Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 73rd percentile
  3. 3 Horsetail Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 73rd percentile
  4. 4 Sawyier Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Leavitt Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Sardine Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Carson City (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.

Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Bassi Falls waterfall

Bassi Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carson City (8 waterfalls)

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

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

44.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

40.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Carson City

Jumbo Falls waterfall

Jumbo Falls

14 miles away
Nevada
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Sawyier Falls waterfall

Sawyier Falls

47.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

44.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

40.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft
Bassi Falls waterfall

Bassi Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Llewellyn Falls

42.8 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

48.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

48.9 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carson City

Are there free waterfalls near Carson City?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Carson City, including Bassi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Carson City?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Carson City, including Bassi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carson City?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carson City, including Bassi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carson City?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carson City, including Bassi Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Carson City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Carson City, including Bassi Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carson City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carson City is Bassi Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carson City?

The tallest waterfall near Carson City is Bassi Falls at 109 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Carson City require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Carson City require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carson City?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Carson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carson City?

The closest waterfall to Carson City is Jumbo Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.

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