Waterfalls near Sacramento, CA
29 waterfalls within 75 miles · 29 with detail pages · 3 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Sacramento, 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 Sacramento
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Sacramento
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leete Falls | — | 19 mi | ~30 min |
| Antelope Creek Falla | — | 21 mi | ~35 min |
| Pecker Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Falls | — | 32 mi | ~55 min |
| Codfish Falls | — | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Rock Creek | — | 42 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| The Falls | — | 48 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Falls | — | 51 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Bridal Veil Falls | — | 56 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Schirmer Cascade | 200 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Schirmer Falls | 96 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Coon Falls | 41 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Ranch Falls | 157 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Crevice Twin Falls | 134 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Crevice Falls | 30 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Crevice Falls | 66 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Ladder Falls | 47 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Ladder Falls | 20 ft | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Beatson Falls | 104 ft | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Hollow Falls | 45 ft | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Western Falls | 120 ft | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Little Hollow Falls | — | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Ravine Falls | 76 ft | 71 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Ravine Twin Falls | 46 ft | 71 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Ravine Twin Falls | 20 ft | 71 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Lower Ravine Falls | 40 ft | 71 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Little Phantom Falls | 124 ft | 71 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Phantom Falls | 164 ft | 71 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Feather Falls | 410 ft | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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