Waterfalls near Tucson, AZ
12 waterfalls within 75 miles · 12 with detail pages · 8 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Tucson, 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 Tucson
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Tucson
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter's Cascade | 33 ft | 13 mi | ~20 min |
| Seven Falls | 35 ft | 14 mi | ~25 min |
| Seven Cataracts | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Seven Catarcts | — | 18 mi | ~30 min |
| Ernie's Falls | — | 19 mi | ~30 min |
| Tanque Verde Falls | — | 19 mi | ~30 min |
| Bridal Wreath Falls | — | 19 mi | ~35 min |
| Chiva Falls | — | 22 mi | ~40 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagiar Canyon Water Falls | — | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Canyon Waterfall | — | 68 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Grant Creek Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Ash Creek Falls | — | 72 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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