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Waterfalls near San Bernardino

26 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.

Waterfalls within 37 mi

26

Closest

10.9 mi

Heart Rock Falls

Map

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All waterfalls, nearest first

  1. 10.9mi
    Heart Rock Falls

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  2. 12.2mi
    Middleman Falls

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  3. 14.4mi
    Etiwanda Falls

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  4. 14.9mi
    Bonita Falls

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  5. 15mi
    Aztec Falls

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  6. 15.1mi
    Hidden Falls

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  7. 16.7mi
    Hesperia Falls

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  8. 17.6mi
    Mountain Home Canyon Falls

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  9. 18.6mi
    Frustration Falls

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  10. 19.1mi
    Monkeyface Falls

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  11. 19.7mi
    Canyon Falls

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  12. 22.6mi
    Big Falls

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  13. 22.7mi
    San Antonio Falls

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  14. 23.1mi
    Vivian Falls

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  15. 24.9mi
    High Creek Falls

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  16. 26.7mi
    Wolfskill Falls

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  17. 27.1mi
    Silverwood Falls

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  18. 30mi
    Black Star Canyon Falls

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  19. 31.4mi
    Holly Jim Falls

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  20. 31.4mi
    Harding Canyon Falls

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  21. 34.1mi
    Dorr Canyon Falls

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  22. 34.2mi
    Ortega Falls

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  23. 35mi
    Lion Canyon Falls

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  24. 35.3mi
    West Fork Waterfall

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  25. 36.6mi
    Lower Double Falls

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  26. 36.7mi
    Fish Canyon Falls

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Straight-line distance from the center of San Bernardino; driving and trail distances are longer.

Before you go

Go after rain or snowmelt

Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.

Stay on the trail

Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.

Check access

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 San Bernardino?

Heart Rock Falls, about 10.9 miles from the center of San Bernardino.

How many waterfalls are near San Bernardino?

26 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.

When is the best time to see waterfalls near San Bernardino?

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.

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