Outdoors
Waterfalls near Rancho Cucamonga
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
6.8 mi
Etiwanda Falls
Within 10 miles
4
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 6.8miEtiwanda Falls
- 6.9miCanyon Falls
- 9.6miHidden Falls
- 9.9miBonita Falls
- 10.2miWolfskill Falls
- 11.7miSan Antonio Falls
- 13.9miMiddleman Falls
- 19.1miWest Fork Waterfall
- 19.7miFish Canyon Falls
- 19.9miHeart Rock Falls
- 20.4miLower Double Falls
- 20.4miUpper Double Falls
- 21.6miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 21.9miDorr Canyon Falls
- 22.6miGlen Camp Falls
- 24.9miCooper Canyon Falls
- 24.9miHermit Falls
- 25.4miSturtevant Falls
- 26.3miHarding Canyon Falls
- 26.4miUpper Harding Canyon Falls
- 26.6miMayberg Waterfall
- 27.3miBailey Canyon Falls
- 27.3miHesperia Falls
- 27.7miSchweitzer Falls
- 27.9miFrog Jump Falls
- 27.9miWashout Falls
- 27.9miBear Claw Fall
- 28.8miHolly Jim Falls
- 29.1miAztec Falls
- 33.8miSwitzer Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Rancho Cucamonga; 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 Rancho Cucamonga?
Etiwanda Falls, about 6.8 miles from the center of Rancho Cucamonga.
How many waterfalls are near Rancho Cucamonga?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 4 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Rancho Cucamonga?
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.