Waterfall Hikes Near Fresno, CA

725,276 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Fresno the waterfalls are up in the Sierra, out Highway 41 past Oakhurst and up 168 toward North Fork. Angel Falls near Bass Lake runs three miles with 500 feet of climbing, and you can swim there with a dog along. Corlieu Falls drops 80 feet beside the Lewis Creek Trail, a mile and a half of easy walking. Whisky Falls keeps it short too. Garlic Falls asks ten hard miles above the Kings River, and Chilnualna Fall in Yosemite goes 8.2. Fifteen falls sit within range of the city.

Located at 36.7830°N, -119.7939°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fresno

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 15 gauged

1 of 7 waterfalls near Fresno is flowing strongly today

Chilnualna Fall Moderate Chinquapin Falls Moderate Foresta Falls Moderate Little Nellie Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Roaring River Falls Strong

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Wed 68°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 72°F Sunny
Sat 75°F Sunny
Sun 76°F Sunny
Mon 76°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 74°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fresno

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Roaring River Falls Strong · 5 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Chilnualna Fall Moderate · 29 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Chinquapin Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Foresta Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Little Nellie Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fresno (6 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.

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

38.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

39.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

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

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

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

36.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

38.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.1 miles Unknown

All 15 Waterfalls Near Fresno

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

36.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Ella Falls in California, about 276 feet of drop LiDAR

Ella Falls

37 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles Unknown
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

38.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

38.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.1 miles Unknown
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

39.4 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

39.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

44.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

45.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
8.2 miles 2 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

45.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

46.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Camino Falls in California, about 202 feet of drop LiDAR

Camino Falls

47 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

49 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

49.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

49.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

49.8 miles away
California
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fresno

Are there free waterfalls near Fresno?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Fresno, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fresno?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Fresno, including Corlieu Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fresno?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fresno, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fresno?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fresno, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fresno?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Fresno, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fresno?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fresno is Angel Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fresno?

The tallest waterfall near Fresno is Corlieu Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Fresno require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fresno?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Fresno have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fresno?

The closest waterfall to Fresno is Angel Falls, approximately 36.6 miles away.

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