Waterfalls near Reno, NV
19 waterfalls within 75 miles · 19 with detail pages · 1 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Reno, 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 Reno
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Reno
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Falls | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower King's Canyon Waterfall | — | 26 mi | ~45 min |
| Weber Falls | — | 31 mi | ~55 min |
| Genoa Falls | — | 36 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| East Snow Mountain Falls | 2,198 ft | 39 mi | ~1.1 hr |
| Loves Falls | — | 42 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Lower Eagle Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Eagle Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Upper Eagle Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Hackmans Falls | — | 43 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Cascade Falls | — | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Frazier Falls | — | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Fern Falls | — | 47 mi | ~1.4 hr |
| Modjeska Falls | — | 47 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsetail Falls | — | 51 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Bassi Falls | — | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Indian Falls | — | 71 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Carson Falls | — | 72 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Llewellyn Falls | — | 75 mi | ~2.2 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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