Waterfalls Near Las Vegas
6 waterfalls are within 120 miles of Las Vegas. The closest is Lost Creek Falls, about 14 miles away in a straight line. 3 waterfalls are free to visit. 6 need a hike. 6 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from Las Vegas, not driving distance.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 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 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 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 March through June | Access 0.8 mi hike | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development year-round | Access 1.5 mi hike | Fee No fee | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access 1.4 mi hike | Fee No fee | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (6)
- Lost Creek Falls: Yellowstone National Park, Public domain
- Ice Box Canyon: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Creek Canyon Falls: Liz Yu, BLM Nevada, CC BY 2.0
- Little Falls: ZooFari, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mary Jane Falls: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Falls: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
What is the closest waterfall to Las Vegas?
Lost Creek Falls, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
Are there free waterfalls near Las Vegas?
Yes. No fee on record for First Creek Canyon Falls, Mary Jane Falls, and Big Falls. Each page cites its source.
Are any waterfalls near Las Vegas closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Lost Creek Falls, Ice Box Canyon, First Creek Canyon Falls, Little Falls, Mary Jane Falls, and Big Falls. Each page has the dated detail.