Outdoors
Waterfalls near Carson
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
19.6 mi
Frog Jump Falls
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 19.6miFrog Jump Falls
- 19.6miWashout Falls
- 19.6miSchweitzer Falls
- 19.6miBear Claw Fall
- 22.4miTemescal Falls
- 23.8miMayberg Waterfall
- 24.8miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 25.6miOwl Falls
- 26miBailey Canyon Falls
- 26.3miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 26.7miMoss Grotto Falls
- 26.7miRibbon Rocks Falls
- 26.7miGrand Chasm Falls
- 26.8miThalehaha Falls
- 26.8miSuspended Boulder Falls
- 26.8miRoaring Rift Falls
- 26.9miLeontine Falls
- 27.1miMillard Falls
- 28miHermit Falls
- 28.7miRoyal Falls
- 29.1miSturtevant Falls
- 29.4miLower Switzer Falls
- 29.5miSwitzer Falls
- 29.5miUpper Switzer Falls
- 30.4miFish Canyon Falls
- 31.8miSolstice Canyon Falls
- 32.6miGlen Camp Falls
- 32.9miEscondido Falls (Upper)
- 33miEscondido Falls (Lower)
- 36.2miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
Straight-line distance from the center of Carson; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Carson?
Frog Jump Falls, about 19.6 miles from the center of Carson.
How many waterfalls are near Carson?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Carson?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.