Waterfalls near Bakersfield, CA
9 waterfalls within 75 miles · 9 with detail pages · 0 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Creek Falls | — | 50 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Creek Falls | — | 51 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Nobe Young Falls | — | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Cholollo Falls | — | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Seven Teacups | — | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Alder Creek Slides | — | 54 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Peppermint Creek Falls | 150 ft | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Storybrook Falls | — | 72 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Fossil Falls | — | 75 mi | ~2.2 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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