Outdoors
Waterfalls near Lancaster
18 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
18
Closest
26 mi
Trail Canyon Falls
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 26miTrail Canyon Falls
- 26.7miCooper Canyon Falls
- 28.5miWhitney Canyon Waterfalls
- 29.6miSwitzer Falls
- 29.7miDorr Canyon Falls
- 29.7miLower Switzer Falls
- 30.3miRoyal Falls
- 31.7miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
- 32.3miMillard Falls
- 33miGlen Camp Falls
- 33.1miLeontine Falls
- 33.2miMoss Grotto Falls
- 33.6miLower Double Falls
- 33.7miSturtevant Falls
- 34miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 34.5miWest Fork Waterfall
- 35.1miHermit Falls
- 35.5miBailey Canyon Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Lancaster; 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.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Lancaster?
Trail Canyon Falls, about 26 miles from the center of Lancaster.
How many waterfalls are near Lancaster?
18 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Lancaster?
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.