Waterfalls near Albuquerque, NM
6 waterfalls within 75 miles · 6 with detail pages · 1 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Albuquerque, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Albuquerque
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Albuquerque
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travertine Falls | 33 ft | 14 mi | ~25 min |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Falls | 69 ft | 50 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Lower Frijoles Falls | — | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Upper Frijoles Falls | — | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Hyde Park Falls | — | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Rio en Medio Falls | 164 ft | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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