Waterfalls Near San Francisco
2 waterfalls within 120 miles of San Francisco: Alamere Falls and McWay Falls. The closest is Alamere Falls, about 23 miles away in a straight line. 1 needs a hike. 2 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from San Francisco, not driving distance.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | Development – | Access 13.2 mi hike (round trip), gravel road | Fee No entrance or day-use parking fee | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 80 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (2)
- Alamere Falls: Renedrivers, CC BY 3.0
- McWay Falls: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
What is the closest waterfall to San Francisco?
Alamere Falls, about 23 miles away in a straight line.
Are any waterfalls near San Francisco closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Alamere Falls and McWay Falls. Each page has the dated detail.