Outdoors
Waterfalls near Fullerton
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
4.8 mi
Schweitzer Falls
Within 10 miles
4
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 4.8miSchweitzer Falls
- 5miFrog Jump Falls
- 5miWashout Falls
- 5miBear Claw Fall
- 16.7miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 19.4miMayberg Waterfall
- 20.8miFish Canyon Falls
- 22miBailey Canyon Falls
- 22.1miHermit Falls
- 22.4miHarding Canyon Falls
- 22.4miUpper Harding Canyon Falls
- 22.9miWolfskill Falls
- 23.5miSturtevant Falls
- 24miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 24.8miGlen Camp Falls
- 24.9miWest Fork Waterfall
- 25miRibbon Rocks Falls
- 25.1miMoss Grotto Falls
- 25.1miGrand Chasm Falls
- 25.1miThalehaha Falls
- 25.1miSuspended Boulder Falls
- 25.1miRoaring Rift Falls
- 25.1miLeontine Falls
- 25.2miLower Double Falls
- 25.2miUpper Double Falls
- 26.4miMillard Falls
- 26.6miCanyon Falls
- 29.2miSwitzer Falls
- 31.4miEtiwanda Falls
- 34.3miBonita Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Fullerton; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Fullerton?
Schweitzer Falls, about 4.8 miles from the center of Fullerton.
How many waterfalls are near Fullerton?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 4 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Fullerton?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.