Outdoors
Waterfalls near Fallbrook
15 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
15
Closest
5.8 mi
Gavilan Mountain Waterfall
Within 10 miles
1
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 5.8miGavilan Mountain Waterfall
- 13.9miEl Salto Falls
- 15miTenaja Falls
- 20.1miOrtega Falls
- 20.6miLion Canyon Falls
- 25.9miLower Barker Valley Falls
- 26.2miMetrolink Bridge
- 26.5miCanyon Falls
- 26.7miHolly Jim Falls
- 26.7miDana Point Seasonal Waterfall
- 27.3miPrisoner Creek Falls
- 30.3miWashtub Falls
- 30.8miHarding Canyon Falls
- 31.3miBlack Canyon Falls
- 31.4miLos Penasquitos Waterfall
Straight-line distance from the center of Fallbrook; 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 Fallbrook?
Gavilan Mountain Waterfall, about 5.8 miles from the center of Fallbrook.
How many waterfalls are near Fallbrook?
15 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Fallbrook?
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.