Nevada Waterfalls
Nevada has 9 named waterfalls on record across 3 counties. 5 waterfalls are free to visit. 9 need a hike. 8 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 1.4 mi hike | Fee No fee | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 2.5 mi hike (round trip) | Fee No fee: the trailhead is outside the Scenic Drive fee area | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 3 mi hike (round trip) | Fee Scenic Drive daily pass: $20 private vehicle, $10 motorcycle, $8 bicycle, $5 pedestrian | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development March through June | Access 0.8 mi hike | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 0.7 mi hike (round trip) | Fee Scenic Drive daily pass: $20 private vehicle, $10 motorcycle, $8 bicycle, $5 pedestrian | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development year-round | Access 1.5 mi hike | Fee No fee | Status Closure or warning on file |
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Development – | Access 2.5 mi hike | Fee No fee | Status No closure on file | |
| – | Development – | Access 3 mi hike | Fee No fee posted on the USFS Hunter Creek Trail page or the Washoe County trailhead page | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 25 ft | Development March through May | Access 0.3 mi hike | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file |
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
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Photo credits (9)
- Big Falls: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Creek Canyon Falls: Liz Yu, BLM Nevada, CC BY 2.0
- Ice Box Canyon: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Little Falls: ZooFari, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lost Creek Falls: Yellowstone National Park, Public domain
- Mary Jane Falls: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Galena Creek Falls: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hunter Creek Falls: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kings Canyon Falls: Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Nevada?
9 named waterfalls are on record: Big Falls, First Creek Canyon Falls, Galena Creek Falls, Hunter Creek Falls, Ice Box Canyon, Kings Canyon Falls, and 3 more.
Are there free waterfalls in Nevada?
Yes. No fee on record for Big Falls, First Creek Canyon Falls, Galena Creek Falls, Hunter Creek Falls, and Mary Jane Falls. Each page cites its source.
Are any waterfalls in Nevada closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Big Falls, First Creek Canyon Falls, Hunter Creek Falls, Ice Box Canyon, Kings Canyon Falls, Little Falls, and 2 more. Each page has the dated detail.
