Outdoors
Waterfalls near Santa Clara
25 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
25
Closest
11.4 mi
Gerow's Waterfall
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 11.4miGerow's Waterfall
- 11.6miCastle Rock Falls
- 11.7miPeter's Creek Falls
- 15.6miTip Toe Falls
- 17.8miSempervirens Falls
- 18.6miMurietta Falls
- 20.6miThe Cascades
- 20.6miBerry Creek Falls
- 20.6miButano Falls
- 21miUvas Falls
- 21miScott Creek Falls
- 21miBlack Rock Falls
- 21miGranuja Falls
- 21.1miUpper Falls
- 21.2miSlippery Falls
- 21.4miTriple Falls
- 21.6miMaple Falls
- 21.9miFive Finger Falls
- 22.1miTehan Falls
- 22.7miFairy Falls
- 22.9miMoose Lodge Falls
- 30.6miBonfante Falls
- 31.2miPinto Creek Falls
- 33.7miRobison Falls
- 34.2miPacheco Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Clara; 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 Santa Clara?
Gerow's Waterfall, about 11.4 miles from the center of Santa Clara.
How many waterfalls are near Santa Clara?
25 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Santa Clara?
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.